Free Park "Ed-ventures This Summer"
July 4, 2008   11:00 a.m.
In addition to the wonderful activities listed in the Urban Park Rangers calendar, this summer the Rangers are...
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Eagle as Icon
July 4, 2008   12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Known as a symbol of strength, courage, and pride, the eagle is one of our country’s most recognizable icons....
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Declare Independence and Freedom Strut
July 4, 2008   1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
On July 4th and 5th, Lefferts Historic House has special family events to celebrate the 232nd anniversary of U.S....
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Declare Independence
July 4, 2008   1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the 231st anniversary of the United States’ independence at Lefferts. Look extra patriotic as you make...
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Free Park Ed-ventures This Summer
July 4, 2008   3:00 p.m.
In addition to the wonderful activities listed in the Urban Park Rangers calendar, this summer the Rangers are...
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Living Log
July 5, 2008   11:00 a.m.
Find out how much life there is in that "dead" log on the side of the trail on this discovery hike with the Rangers.
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Daydream
July 5, 2008   11:00 a.m.
PLG Arts performs this short version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Imagination Playground for kids of all...
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Declare Independence and Freedom Strut
July 5, 2008   1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
On July 4th and 5th, Lefferts Historic House has special family events to celebrate the 232nd anniversary of U.S....
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Freedom Strut
July 5, 2008   1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the anniversary of emancipation in New York State at Lefferts. Slavery ended in New York on July 4, 1827,...
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Ponderous Ponds
July 5, 2008   1:00 p.m.
What animals and organisms live in the ponds of Prospect Park? Join us as we explore with nets and magnifiers to find...
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Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour
July 5, 2008   2:00 p.m.
Every Saturday in July & August, 2 p.m. The children of Brooklyn are treated to storytelling every summer in...
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Celebrate Brooklyn: Michael Stuart, William Cepeda's Grupo Essencia, and Zemog El Gallo Bueno
July 5, 2008   7:00 p.m.
Celebrate Brooklyn & the Bud Light Latin Music Series present Michael Stuart, William Cepeda's Grupo Essencia,...
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Early Bird Walk: Taking Wing
July 6, 2008   8:00 a.m.
Meet the amazing local birds raising families in Prospect Park on this expert-guided walk. Start your Sunday morning...
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Grand Army Plaza Monument Walk
July 6, 2008   11:00 a.m.
Discover the history and significance of Grand Army Plaza, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, as well as the fountain...
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Explore the Ravine
July 6, 2008   1:00 p.m.
Take a nature hike and explore the last remaining forest in Brooklyn on this guided tour of one of Prospect Park's...
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Met Opera Wows Prospect Park Crowd
Last Friday night, two of opera’s biggest stars performed together in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, drawing an...
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Sports Icons and City Agencies Launch BeFitNYC!
Sport stars joined representatives of City agencies for the launch of BeFitNYC, a Parks recreation search engine.
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Leon Levy Foundation Helps Green NYC
Largest private gift for greening in NYC's history!
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Major Grant Awarded For Lakeside Center Project
The development of Prospect Park's Lakeside Center recently received a big boost, thanks to a major $1.5 million...
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Parkies Honored By 100 Year Association
Anne Arrowsmith of Central Forestry and Anthony Mazzallo of Brooklyn Operations received a high honor in New York...
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Prospect Park Lit Up For The Holidays
For the second consecutive year, Mayor Bloomberg came to Prospect Park to celebrate the beginning of the holiday...
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Honoring One Of New York's Finest And A True Hero
Two years ago Detective Dillon Stewart lost his life protecting the people of Brooklyn. To properly honor this hero,...
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Mayor Bloomberg Lights Up Prospect Park For The Holidays
Energy-Efficient LEDs Used in Special Holiday Lighting Installation Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg tonight...
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Prospect Park Playground Dedicated To Detective Dillon Stewart
Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, Brooklyn Borough President Marty...
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Parks Celebrates The Beginning Of The Citywide Ice Skating Season
Parks & Recreation kicked off the citywide ice skating season at the beginning of October with the opening of...
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Paying Tribute To Lafayette
Last Thursday, Commissioner Benepe joined French Consul General to New York Francois Delattre, Brooklyn Borough...
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DOT And Parks To Increase Weekday Recreation Time In Prospect Park
NEW YORK – City transportation and parks commissioners today announced the extension of weekday recreational...
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Set Your DVRs For "It’s My Park!"
Mark Tuesday nights at 11:00 p.m. and Saturday afternoons at 5:00 p.m. on your calendars. That is because those...
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New Art In Prospect Park: Leonard Ursachi’s Hiding Place
Parks & Recreation, in cooperation with the Prospect Park Alliance, is pleased to announce the opening of...
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Double Your Fun At The Lakeside Center
Last Tuesday, with school out and temperatures in the high 30s, it was the perfect scene for ice-skating. While New...
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