Willink Plaza, Sea Gate

Name: Willink Plaza
Address: Sea Gate, United States

#18 among attractions in Sea Gate

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Facts and practical information

The Willink Entrance area, also known as Willink Plaza, is a major urban square of Brooklyn, New York City, formed by the intersection of Flatbush Avenue, Ocean Avenue and Empire Boulevard, at the eastern corner of Prospect Park and the southern corner of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. It is serviced by the New York City Subway's Prospect Park station, and features several public spaces and historic buildings. This location is considered the northwestern point of the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Flatbush, and adjoins Crown Heights to its northeast. ()

Coordinates: 40°39'42"N, 73°57'50"W

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South Brooklyn (Prospect Park)Sea Gate United States

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Willink Plaza – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Park, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park Zoo.

0.6 miN
Premier arts attraction on Prospect Park
Brooklyn Museum, New York City
17 min walk • The Brooklyn Museum, nestled in the heart of New York City's vibrant borough of Brooklyn, stands as a beacon of art, culture, and history. This prominent institution, one of the oldest and largest museums in the United States, offers an extensive collection spanning...
~1610 ftW
City green space with basketball courts
Prospect Park, New York City
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, Prospect Park stands as an urban oasis in the bustling city of New York City. This 526-acre park is a verdant retreat for city dwellers and tourists alike, offering a myriad of outdoor activities, natural landscapes, and community...
0.4 miN
52-acre urban oasis
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, New York City
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an urban oasis that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life of New York City. This living museum, spanning 52 acres, is a beautifully landscaped haven of flora that welcomes nature lovers...
~1440 ftN
125-plus species, familiar to exotic
Prospect Park Zoo, New York City
7 min walk • The Prospect Park Zoo is a 12-acre zoo located off Flatbush Avenue on the eastern side of Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York City. As of 2016, the zoo houses 864 animals representing about 176 species, and as of 2007, it averages 300,000 visitors annually. The Prospect Park Zoo is operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society.
0.8 miNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of James S. T. Stranahan, Sea Gate
20 min walk • J.S.T. Stranahan is a bronze statue in Brooklyn's Prospect Park in New York City. Designed by Frederick William MacMonnies and erected in 1891 near the park's entrance at Grand Army Plaza, it honors James S. T.
0.7 miN
Park
Mount Prospect Park, Sea Gate
19 min walk • Mount Prospect Park is a 7.79-acre park in the central portion of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It includes Mount Prospect, the second highest point in Brooklyn. It is located on Eastern Parkway near Underhill Avenue, close to Grand Army Plaza. The park is operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
~850 ftS
Music venue
Concert Grove, Sea Gate
5 min walk • The Concert Grove is a section of Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York City, that historically functioned as an outdoor music venue.
0.8 miN
Monuments and statues
Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch, New York City
22 min walk • The Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch is a triumphal arch at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn, New York City, just north of Prospect Park. Built from 1889 to 1892, the arch is dedicated "To the Defenders of the Union, 1861–1865".
0.7 miW
Monuments and statues
Lafayette Memorial, Sea Gate
18 min walk • The Lafayette Memorial is a public memorial located in Brooklyn's Prospect Park in New York City. The memorial, designed by sculptor Daniel Chester French and architect Henry Bacon, was dedicated in 1917 and consists of a bas-relief of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette alongside a groom and a horse.
0.8 miN
Library
Central Library, New York City
20 min walk • The Brooklyn Public Library is the public library system of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It is the sixteenth largest public library system in the United States by holding and the seventh by number of visitors.
0.9 miN
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Henry Warner Slocum, Sea Gate
22 min walk • The equestrian statue of Henry Warner Slocum is a monumental statue in Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza, in New York City. The equestrian statue, designed by sculptor Frederick William MacMonnies, was dedicated in 1905 in honor of Henry Warner Slocum, who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War and later as a U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Willink Plaza?

Nearby attractions include Concert Grove, Sea Gate (5 min walk), Lefferts Historic House, New York City (5 min walk), Russell D. Ramsey Triangle, Sea Gate (5 min walk), Prospect Park Zoo, New York City (7 min walk).

How to get to Willink Plaza by public transport?

The nearest stations to Willink Plaza:

Metro

Prospect Park • Lines: B, Q, S (3 min walk)
Parkside Avenue • Lines: Q (12 min walk)

Bus

Prospect Park West & 12th Street • Lines: B61 (20 min walk)
9th Street & 6th Avenue • Lines: B61 (30 min walk)

Train

Nostrand Avenue (37 min walk)