Fort Greene Park's Greenmarket occupies the Myrtle Avenue corner beneath one of Brooklyn's great landmarks — the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument, a 149-foot Doric column marking the remains of thousands who died on British prison ships. Below it, you get one of the neighborhood's most reliable produce runs, tight enough to shop quickly and stocked with the usual regional bread, eggs, cheese and greens. Shop, then walk the hill for the view.
What to expect
Expect a compact row of farm stands on the paved plaza at the park's Myrtle Avenue edge, with seasonal produce, baked goods and dairy, and a steady flow of neighborhood shoppers with carts and dogs. GrowNYC's info tent handles SNAP/EBT and Health Bucks. The park's stairs up to the monument and its lawns are immediately behind the market.
Good to know
- The market sits at the Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park corner of Fort Greene Park.
- The G at Clinton–Washington Avenues and the B, Q and R at DeKalb Avenue are both walkable.
- Bring bags and small bills; the market is a quick in-and-out if you come early.
- SNAP/EBT and Health Bucks are handled at the GrowNYC info tent.
- The market plaza is flat and paved; the monument itself is up a long stair climb.
- Fort Greene's cafes on Myrtle and DeKalb make an easy follow-up.
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Common questions
Where is the market in the park?
At the Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park corner of Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn.
What is the monument on the hill?
The Prison Ship Martyrs Monument, a Doric column memorializing those who died aboard British prison ships during the Revolutionary War.
Is SNAP accepted?
Yes, GrowNYC Greenmarkets accept SNAP/EBT at the market info tent.
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