The Parent · Sofia · New York
Prospect Park (Lakeside / LeFrak Center)
Brooklyn's answer to Central Park, and quieter. Lakeside has one of the biggest splash pads in the city (upgraded in 2025) plus roller skating in warm months and ice in winter; the Prospect Park Zoo and carousel round it out. The 3-mile loop is stroller- and scooter-friendly.
Brooklyn's great park — the Lakeside splash pad in summer, roller and ice skating, a zoo, and a carousel.
— Sofia, The Parent
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