The 15th Street lawn is where Prospect Park meets Windsor Terrace, and it's one of the easiest patches of grass in Brooklyn to reach — straight off the F and G at 15th Street and you're on it. A full-day sports camp uses that convenience well: kids get six hours of outdoor play in a real park rather than a school yard. If you're weighing summer options in southwest Brooklyn, the geography alone makes this one worth knowing about.
What to expect
A camp group running games, drills and rotations on the open lawn across the day, with shade breaks under the surrounding trees. Prospect Park's paths, the Vale and the lake are all within walking distance for anyone visiting the area. The lawn is public and the surrounding park stays fully open.
Good to know
- The F or G to 15th St-Prospect Park drops you essentially at the lawn's entrance
- Enrolled camp program — participation goes through camp signup, not drop-in
- Pack lunch, water and sunscreen for a full outdoor day
- Nearest restrooms are at the Bartel-Pritchard side and the Picnic House
- The lawn is flat with paved paths around it, so it's accessible with a stroller or wheelchair
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Common questions
Where is the 15th Street lawn?
Just inside Prospect Park's 15th Street entrance on the southwestern side, near Windsor Terrace, a minute from the 15th St-Prospect Park subway.
Is the lawn closed during camp?
The camp holds a permit for part of it. The rest of the lawn and the surrounding park remain open to the public.
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