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Bridges and Arches of Prospect Park

Like many of New York's greatest green spaces, the juxtaposition of Prospect Park's natural and manmade beauty is captivating. On this walk, we'll take you on a scenic path that winds through some Prospect Park's most picturesque landscapes, as well as its landmarked bridges, historic arches, and boulder spans.

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Prospect Park Alliance

12 stops•4.1km•47 min

1

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch

The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch was built to commemorate the Union forces that died in the Civil War.

2

Endale Arch

Endale Arch

Endale Arch was one of the first architectural elements built within Prospect Park.

3

Meadowport Arch

Meadowport Arch

Although you would not know it today, Meadowport Arch was refurbished in 1988 to cover graffiti.

4

Boulder Bridge

Boulder Bridge

Boulder Bridge uses as its only material local glacial boulders left behind after the Wisconsin Ice Sheet retreated.

5

Eastwood Arch

Eastwood Arch

Along with Endale Arch, Eastwood is the oldest Prospect Park arch.

6

Nethermead Arch

Nethermead Arch

The Nethermead Arch is located at the exact center of Prospect Park

7

Former Ford Bridge

Former Ford Bridge

The Ford Bridge was a wooden crossing in the southeast corner of Prospect Lake that connected the lake's cove to a rustic shelter.

8

Music Pagoda Bridge

Music Pagoda Bridge

The Music Pagoda is one of the earliest surviving structures in Prospect Park that was not constructed by Olmsted and Vaux.

9

Binnen Falls and Bridge

Binnen Falls and Bridge

Binnen Falls and Bridge derives its name from the Dutch word “within.” It signifies that the rustic-bridge is located deep with Prospect Park.

10

Lullwater Bridge

Lullwater Bridge

The Lullwater Bridge remains the longest crossing in Prospect Park and one of the only two automobile roads that cross over a park stream.

11

Cleft Ridge Arch

Cleft Ridge Arch

Cleft Ridge Arch is the first concrete arch to be built in the United States.

12

Terrace Bridge

Terrace Bridge

Terrace Bridge was the last structure that Vaux, one of the original park architects, erected in Prospect Park.

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