Grand Army Plaza
Grand Army Plaza
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Neighborhood: Prospect Park
How to get there
- Grand Army Plaza • 2 min walk
- Eastern Parkway – Brooklyn Museum • 8 min walk
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157henk157
Riehen, Switzerland185 contributions
Jul 2019
You would not expect such a monument with large roads leading to it and at the entrance of a large park, in Brooklyn. You almost feel like you are in Paris, except it is quieter and hotter. It is a nice walk from the Barclay Center along Flatbush Avenue to Grand Army Plaza and then into Prospect Park
Written April 15, 2020
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hrobinson1114
Nashville, TN5,776 contributions
May 2020 • Business
This is a neat place, but I agree with some other reviewers that I wouldn’t take a special trip. There is an impressive, large arch that memorializes the union army. The arch itself is separated from the general public by barriers because the park service is concerned about falling debris and disrepair. There is also a fountain, a JFK memorial, and it’s close to the Brooklyn library, which is worth a look. Best to see this while walking or exploring the neighborhood. Over 2 miles from DUMBO and the waterfront.
Written May 29, 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,436 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
At the top of the slope that is Park Slope, you will find this big intersection of Flatbush with other streets. It is the entrance to Prospect Park, the site of the big arch for the Civil War, and where you will find the excellent library. Our friends live here so we visit often. Pleasant example of early city planning.
Written September 14, 2024
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SuperTed19
Madison, WI751 contributions
Sep 2021
It is easy to see the grandeur that once existed in this plaza. But, it is also easy to see this plaza has been neglected and the local plant life is winning the battle for dominance. If it is ever restored, it will most certainly be a sight to behold again.
Written October 26, 2021
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,436 contributions
Jun 2023
Our friends live in this area so we are often here to visit. It is always a pleasure, well-served by the subway, some good shopping and food nearby. The entrance to Prospect Park, plus the big arch. Grand apartment buildings.
Written June 10, 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,436 contributions
Oct 2021
The Arch of Triumph, right here in Brooklyn! Commemorates the Civil War, of course. Lots of monuments to the Civil War here, so it must have been a big deal. This is an impressive entrance to Prospect Park and up the hill along Flatbush.
Written November 19, 2021
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misopiso88
Seattle, WA24,842 contributions
Apr 2021
Gorgeous European-style structure welcoming oncoming traffic to Prospect Park. A great meeting place in Brooklyn!
Written April 27, 2021
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bhlraven1916
Atlanta, GA1,540 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
The plaza includes the Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch which is fascinating, it reminds me of Europe. The Bailey Fountain, the John F. Kennedy Monument, statues of Civil War generals Gouverneur K. Warren and Henry Warner Slocum are incredible if you're a fan. If you've never been to the West Indian Day Parade I highly recommend that you go to the park where you can walk out to the street and get a really great view of all the floats as they pass by. There's a library directly across the street I believe that's the Grand Army Library. I've been to the parade three years in a row and I always choose to stand by the park as there's a train station that's about maybe 200 yards to the actual Parade route. So make sure you cameras are fully charged as you'll get a lot of good pictures of the parade as well as walking through the park.
Written February 22, 2018
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matty-os
Coventry, England292 contributions
Jan 2020
nice walk through the park to see this, it's quite pretty and not what you would think would be in NYC
Written January 26, 2020
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LeslieB422
Brooklyn, NY25 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
It's huge and worth looking at if you've come to Brooklyn to see Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, Park Slope, or visit the large Farmer's Market (Sat only) across the street. All of these sites are within a short walk from this centrally-placed monument. The most impressive approach route is to enter Brooklyn across the Manhattan Bridge and travel up Flatbush Avenue about a mile. The Monument will remind a visitor of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, although the Brooklyn version honors the Union soldiers in the Civil War. A thorough study of the soldiers and horses should take a maximum of 30 minutes for the most dedicated visitor. The view from the top, which is only open on rare occasions, is wonderful. But it's not worth a special trip by itself.
Written September 10, 2014
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Would like to visit for a weekend fall getaway and looking for best places to stay nearby?
Written August 27, 2018
The Holiday Inn in downtown Brooklyn is only a 10 minute walk to Grand Army Plaza. It’s highly rated a comparatively inexpensive for New York prices. It’s located at 300 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
Written August 27, 2018
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