Prospect Heights, Brooklyn is a residential neighborhood that is also the home of Barclays Center.
Atlantic Ave, Flatbush Ave and Eastern Parkway are major roads on the neighborhood’s borders. Grand Army Plaza is the gateway to Prospect Park. The West Indian Day Parade Labor Day Carnival ends there.
Culture in Prospect Heights
The neighborhood is known for its Hasidic Jewish and Caribbean culture.
Barclays Center
Barclays Center is Brooklyn’s big arena. The home of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets also hosts…
West Indian Day Parade Labor Day Carnival
The West Indian Day Parade, Labor Day Carnival or New York Carnival is a Carnival…
NYC Parks
Grand Army Plaza is the entrance to Prospect Park along the neighborhood’s southern border.
Prospect Park
Prospect Park is the big park in Brooklyn. Its home to the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn…
Visit Prospect Heights
Atlantic Terminal just northwest is served by the LIRR (Long Island Railroad).
- Atlantic Avenue Barclays Center is served by the (2)(3), (4)(5), and (B).
- Bergen Street (2)(3) and (4)
- 7th Ave (B)and (Q)
- Grand Army Plaza (2)(3) and (4)
- Eastern Parkway Brooklyn Museum (2)(3) and (4)
Prospect Heights Government
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Local Government
Brooklyn Community Board 8 works with the Brooklyn Borough President.
City Government
The neighborhood is served by NY City Council District 35.
It is the NYPD 77th Precinct.
Federal Government
The neighborhood is served by NY Congressional District 9 and New York’s two senators.