Brooklyn is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Kings County. It is also New York City's most populous borough, with 2,736,074 residents in 2020. It borders the borough of Queens at the southwestern end of Long Island, and has several bridge connections to the nearby boroughs of Staten Island and Manhattan.
The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing Brooklyn Bridge Park, a popular waterfront park located along the East River in Brooklyn, New York. The conservancy plays a crucial role in maintaining, improving, and providing programs for the park.
The iconic Brooklyn Bridge connects Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights. Known for its stone arches, the Brooklyn Bridge supports six lanes of vehicles (no trucks) and a shared pedestrian and bicycle path. As of 2018.
The Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet (52,000 m2), the museum is New York City's second largest and contains an art collection with around 500,000 objects.
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a beautiful botanical garden located in the borough of Brooklyn, New York. It is situated in Prospect Park and covers 52 acres, featuring a diverse collection of plants and landscapes. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden was founded in 1910 and officially opened to the public in 1911. It was designed by the Olmsted Brothers, who also designed Central Park in Manhattan.
The Brooklyn Children's Museum is a pioneering institution dedicated to providing educational and interactive experiences for children. Established in 1899, the Brooklyn Children's Museum is recognized as the first children's museum in the world. It has a rich history of engaging children and families in hands-on learning experiences.
Shirley Chisholm State Park is a state park located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, making it one of the city's newest and largest state parks. It occupies the site of a former landfill and industrial area. It is named in honor of Shirley Anita Chisholm, who was a trailblazing African American politician and the first Black woman to be elected to the United States Congress.
The Prospect Park Zoo is a popular zoological park located in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York. The zoo is home to a diverse collection of animals from various regions around the world. The Prospect Park Zoo originally opened in 1890 as the Menagerie in Prospect Park. It underwent significant renovations and reopened in 1935 as the Prospect Park Zoo.
