About Park Slope
Historic Park Slope
Then & Now
Park Slope is a popular residential neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY. While its boundaries have expanded over the years, many fix its border at Prospect Park West and
It has been said “the more things change, the more they stay the
Fourth Avenue along the east-west line
same.” More than 60 years separate the photos, from left to right, and
and from Flatbush Avenue to the Prospect
yet they look remarkably similar. That is the charm of Brooklyn.
Expressway, along its north to south.
Park Slope’s historic character accounts
ing the largest landmark district in Brooklyn and enjoys quiet, tree-lined streets with wide architectural variety.
With its obvious local charm and inti-
It is also home to a thriving locally-
mate feel, this close knit neighborhood has
owned business community. In fact, many
become an enclave for families and is rich
of the business owners live in the neigh-
in resources for children of all ages.
borhood and enrich it with their commu-
The neighborhood is equally well known
nity involvement. Park Slope’s commercial
for its diversity of families and residents.
corridors are second to none and feature
and boasts the second highest gay, lesbian,
a number of excellent restaurants, bars,
bisexual and transgender (GLBT) population
coffee houses, sidewalk cafes and shops
in the City. Long known as an activist com-
that draw people from around the City.
munity, Park Slope has achieved national
recognition as a place with a rich public
many cultural institutions, with close access
life. The neighborhood, for instance, is the
to Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Academy of
“Recycling Capital” of New York City with
Music, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the
voluntary recycling programs an ongoing
Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Conserva-
part of neighborhood life since the 1970’s.
tory of Music, and the Central Library.
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The neighborhood is also known for its
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5th Ave. & 3rd St.
the neighborhood is distinguished for hav-
5th Ave. & Baltic St.
Replete with row houses and brownstones,
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for a strong measure of its lasting appeal.
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