National Geographic Guide to Walking New York
15 curated adventures to guarantee you see the most in NYC
15 curated adventures to guarantee you see the most in NYC
This plot of tree-studded land in Dumbo lies in a precarious spot for pedestrians, at the intersection of the BQE and the Brooklyn-side landings of both the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. If you can stand some noise and exhaust fumes, enter at the corner of Washington and Prospect Streets and relax for a bit, and thank those trees for doing what they can to scrub the air and make it breathable again. Occasionally there are art installations in the park, so explore the 1-acre slope and there may be some hidden surprises!
Did you know? According to a plaque at the park, the name comes from the Clumber Spaniel, a right jolly ol' pup that was named for the Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire, England where they were first bred.
A very small parkway at BQE, Prospect St. bet. Washington St. and Adams St. in Brooklyn
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Founded July 29, 1947 — 75 years ago
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