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# 10 Old Photos Of Prospect Park To Remind You Spring Is On The Way
- URL: https://bklyner.com/10-old-photos-prospect-park-remind-spring-way-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2015-04-01T13:00:34.000Z
- Updated: 2015-04-01T12:26:29.000Z
- Author: Mary Bakija
- Tags: history, brooklyn historical society, brooklyn visual heritage, old photos, #API-Imported

The recent dreary weather has us daydreaming about spring in [Prospect Park](http://www.prospectpark.org/?ref=bklyner.com) — the picnics, the lazing about, the dogs and children and frisbee tossing! To remind us all what’s just around the corner (we hope), we’ve gathered some great old photos from [Brooklyn Visual Heritage](http://www.brooklynvisualheritage.org/?ref=bklyner.com).

### 1\. Blossoms!

![Photo by Donald L. Nowlan, via Brooklyn Visual Heritage](http://27a3v03ov4xfqj7fk2sgx4b2.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pss_prospectpark_bvh_blossoms.jpeg)

Just remember your allergy meds, last year was a doozy.

### 2\. Natty duds!

![Photo by Adrian Vanderveer Martense, via Brooklyn Visual Heritage](http://27a3v03ov4xfqj7fk2sgx4b2.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pss_prospectpark_bvh_hats.jpeg)

Remember a time before puffy coats and three layers of pants and shoes that aren’t boots? Or, even, bare feet?! Think of all the great hats you can wear!

### 3\. Reel fun!

![Photo by Al Lambert, via Brooklyn Visual Heritage](http://27a3v03ov4xfqj7fk2sgx4b2.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pss_prospectpark_bvh_reel.jpeg)

Catch-and-release fishing is allowed in [certain areas](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/things-to-do/fishing/?ref=bklyner.com), and if you don’t know how to fish, there are clinics to look forward to in the warmer weather.

### 4\. Dining al fresco!

![Photo by The Brooklyn Eagle, via Brooklyn Visual Heritage](http://27a3v03ov4xfqj7fk2sgx4b2.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pss_prospectpark_bvh_pie.png)

Know the [barbecue rules](http://parkslopestoop.com/blog/events/so-you-want-to-barbecue-at-prospect-park-rules-guidelines?ref=bklyner.com), the first of which is “Don’t forget to invite us.”

### 5\. The grass is your dancefloor!

![Photo via Brooklyn Visual Heritage](http://27a3v03ov4xfqj7fk2sgx4b2.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pss_prospectpark_bvh_maypole-702x569.jpg)

[Chaka Khan is the opener](http://bricartsmedia.org/events/chaka-khan?ref=bklyner.com) for the 2015 Celebrate Brooklyn season! Dancing required; maypole optional.

### 6\. Come sail away!

![Photo via Brooklyn Visual Heritage](http://27a3v03ov4xfqj7fk2sgx4b2.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pss_prospectpark_bvh_boats-702x558.jpg)

Starting this summer, you’ll be able to [rent paddle boats](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/things-to-do/boating/?ref=bklyner.com) by Lakeside!

### 7\. Fireworks, music, America!

![Photo via Brooklyn Visual Heritage](http://27a3v03ov4xfqj7fk2sgx4b2.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pss_prospectpark_bvh_flags.png)

The free Philharmonic performance (with fireworks!) [returns in June](http://nyphil.org/concerts-tickets/1415/concerts-in-the-parks-june-19?ref=bklyner.com), and then blink and it’s the Fourth of July.

### 8\. Dog walking and watching!

![Photo via Brooklyn Visual Heritage](http://27a3v03ov4xfqj7fk2sgx4b2.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pss_prospectpark_bvh_sheep.png)

True, there also used to be sheep watching, but we’ll make due with dogs.

### 9\. Ridin’!

![Photo by Adrian Vanderveer Martense, via Brooklyn Visual Heritage](http://27a3v03ov4xfqj7fk2sgx4b2.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pss_prospectpark_bvh_bike.png)

Bikes! Horses! And yes, even the occasional unicycle (not pictured).

### 10\. L-U-V!

![Photo by Jamel Shabazz, via Brooklyn Visual Heritage](http://27a3v03ov4xfqj7fk2sgx4b2.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pss_prospectpark_bvh_love.png)

The birds and the bees, indeed.

**Got any cool old photos from around our neighborhood? Share them with us at [editor@ditmasparkcorner.com](mailto:editor@ditmasparkcorner.com), and we’ll feature them on the site!**