The blocks of Park Slope between Seventh and Eighth Avenues are the postcard version of brownstone Brooklyn - limestone stoops, a full tree canopy and a street width that makes closing it feel like acquiring a garden. A 16th Street block party there runs most of the day, which in Slope terms means bouncy castle in the morning and folding chairs and wine by six. Free and open to anyone walking past.
What to expect
Expect barricades at both avenues, tables and grills along the kerb, inflatables and games for children in the middle of the road, and a shaded street thanks to the mature canopy. The scale is one block, so it is neighbourly rather than crowded. Seventh Avenue's shops and cafes are steps away.
Good to know
- 16th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues in Park Slope; the F/G to 15th Street-Prospect Park is a couple of blocks away.
- Free and open to the public — it is a permitted public event, so no ticket or RSVP is involved.
- One of the shadier closed streets, thanks to Park Slope's tree canopy.
- Prospect Park's southwest entrance is a short walk east.
- Flat and level once closed, easy with a stroller.
- Seventh Avenue's cafes and shops are a block away if you need anything.
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Common questions
Where is it?
On 16th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
What is the nearest subway?
15th Street-Prospect Park on the F/G.
Is there a charge?
No — block parties are free, permitted street events open to anyone who walks up.
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