Fourteenth between Third and Fourth is the seam where Park Slope's rowhouses give way to Gowanus's low industrial blocks, which makes for an unusually mixed street to close down. Expect grills on the asphalt, kids with chalk, and a crowd drawn from both sides of the divide. The Gowanus Canal, the Whole Foods rooftop and Third Avenue's bars are all a few minutes away if the afternoon runs long.
What to expect
Expect a closed roadway with folding tables, grills, coolers and a sound system, plus children taking over the middle of the street. Block parties here run informally, with neighbors handling everything. Third and Fourth Avenue businesses are steps away if you need ice or supplies.
Good to know
- The block is 14th Street between Third and Fourth Avenues in Brooklyn.
- The F and G at 15th Street–Prospect Park and the R at Prospect Avenue are both a short walk.
- The block closes under a street activity permit, so park off the street.
- Bring your own chair; seating is whatever comes out of the houses.
- The Gowanus Canal and Third Avenue's food and bars are close by.
- It is a free neighborhood event on a public street.
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Common questions
Which 14th Street is this?
The Brooklyn one, between Third and Fourth Avenues on the Park Slope–Gowanus border.
Is the street closed?
Yes, under a street activity permit for the duration of the party.
Is it free?
Yes — block parties are open, free neighborhood events.
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