Grand Army Plaza has hosted Brooklyn's flagship greenmarket since 1989, and it still does the thing few markets manage: a full week's shopping, a wine tasting and a walk into Prospect Park in one trip. Regional growers set up at the park's northern corner with produce, dairy, meat and bread, and the crowd is a cross-section of half the borough. If you want the market that anchors Brooklyn's food calendar rather than a pop-up, this is the one.
What to expect
Stalls line the plaza at the top of Prospect Park with farm produce, dairy, meat, bread and cut flowers, plus regional winemakers pouring samples. It gets busier as the morning goes on, so early arrivals get the pick of the tables and a shorter wait at the popular stands. GrowNYC publishes the current seller list on its site.
Good to know
- The 2 and 3 stop at Grand Army Plaza, and the B, Q and 4 at Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center are a walk away.
- Bring your own bags, and a cart if you plan to shop seriously.
- EBT and Food Stamps are accepted year-round, as are WIC and Senior FMNP coupons.
- Come early for the best selection — the plaza fills up as the morning goes on.
- It is flat, open pavement, so strollers and wheelchairs move easily between the stalls.
- The seller roster changes with the season; GrowNYC lists who is coming.
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Common questions
Is it free to visit?
Yes. There is no entry cost — you only pay for what you buy.
Which nutrition benefits are accepted?
EBT and Food Stamps are accepted year-round, along with WIC and Senior FMNP coupons. GrowNYC lists every nutrition benefit program its markets take.
Where exactly is it?
On Grand Army Plaza, at the northern entrance to Prospect Park, a short walk from the Brooklyn Public Library's central branch.
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