Past and Present in Prospect Lefferts Garden

Janes Walk

Led By Nick Walker

This 60 minute walking tour will touch on the architectural history of Prospect Lefferts Garden and how the neighborhood has evolved over time.

Beginning near the Lefferts Historic House located in Prospect Park, the walk will continue down Flatbush, noting the former home of the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Bond Bakery Company building.

The tour will then continue through the historic district of PLG, observing landmarks such as the Grace Reformed Church, the Rogers Firehouse, and the unique architectural stylings of the neighborhood. Considering how the neighborhood has changed, the walk will head down Rutland Rd. to Flatbush and end at Flatbush Bagels.

Participants will want to bring comfortable walking shoes and water.

Accessibility

The starting point is accessible via the B/Q/Franklin Shuttle at the Prospect Park station. There are several nearby CitiBike stations at the start and end of the route. The route is nearly 2 miles. As this walk takes place on sidewalks with curb ramps, it should be accessible to all (including wheelchairs).

Location Information

RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.

guided

Sunday, May 4, 2025
11:00 AM
1 hour

Borough: Brooklyn
Theme: Art & Architecture, History & Culture
Language: English
The Pergola Entrance at the southeast corner of Prospect Park, at the northwest corner of Ocean Avenue and Parkside Avenue in Flatbush / Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn. The pavilions may have served a greater purpose as shelters 100 years ago during the era of streetcars in the city. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Tdorante10.