Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Sea Gate

Name: Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Address: Sea Gate, United States

#185 among attractions in Sea Gate

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Facts and practical information

Prospect Lefferts Gardens is a residential neighborhood in the Flatbush area of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The community is bounded by Empire Boulevard to the north, Clarkson Avenue to the south, New York Avenue to the east, and Ocean Avenue/Prospect Park to the west. Prospect Lefferts Gardens was designated a NYC Landmark area in 1979 and called the Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District. ()

Area: 1.42 mi²Coordinates: 40°39'36"N, 73°56'60"W

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Central Brooklyn (Flatbush)Sea Gate United States

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Prospect Lefferts Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1 miNW
Premier arts attraction on Prospect Park
Brooklyn Museum, New York City
27 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...
1 miW
City green space with basketball courts
Prospect Park, New York City
27 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...
0.9 miNW
52-acre urban oasis
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, New York City
24 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...
0.9 miNW
125-plus species, familiar to exotic
Prospect Park Zoo, New York City
23 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.
0.7 miW
Square
Willink Plaza, Sea Gate
19 min walk • 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.
0.7 miW
Music venue
Concert Grove, Sea Gate
19 min walk • The Concert Grove is a section of Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York City, that historically functioned as an outdoor music venue.
1 miN
Museum, Children's museum
Brooklyn Children's Museum, New York City
27 min walk • The Brooklyn Children's Museum is a children's museum in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 1899, it is the first children's museum in the United States – and according to some, the first one worldwide.
0.9 miSW
City hall, Gothic Revival architecture
Flatbush Town Hall, Sea Gate
22 min walk • Flatbush Town Hall at 35 Snyder Avenue between Flatbush and Bedford Avenues in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, is a historic town hall built in 1874–75 and designed by John Y.
0.8 miSW
Church, Vernacular architecture, Neo-renaissance architecture
Flatbush Reformed Dutch Church Complex, New York City
22 min walk • The Flatbush Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, also known as the Flatbush Reformed Church, is a historic Dutch Reformed church – now a member of the Reformed Church in America – at 890 Flatbush Avenue in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. The church complex consists of the church, cemetery, parsonage and church house.
0.4 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Congregational Church of the Evangel, Sea Gate
11 min walk • Congregational Church of the Evangel is a historic Congregational church at 1950 Bedford Ave. in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, New York. It was built in 1916-1917 and is an asymmetrically massed Late Gothic Revival style building.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Synagogue
Jewish Children's Museum, New York City
19 min walk • The Jewish Children's Museum is the largest Jewish-themed children's museum in the United States. It aims for children of all faiths and backgrounds to gain a positive perspective and awareness of the Jewish heritage, fostering tolerance and understanding.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Prospect Lefferts Gardens?

Nearby attractions include St. Blaise's Church, Sea Gate (2 min walk), Congregational Church of the Evangel, Sea Gate (11 min walk), Lefferts Manor Historic District, Sea Gate (11 min walk), Wingate, Sea Gate (12 min walk).

How to get to Prospect Lefferts Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Prospect Lefferts Gardens:

Metro

Sterling Street • Lines: 2, 5 (5 min walk)
Winthrop Street • Lines: 2, 5 (6 min walk)