Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensBrooklyn's first public park (by accident) is a 478-acre Victorian cemetery so stunning it inspired the creation of Central Park. Wander rolling hills past grand mausoleums, certified arboretum trees, and 600,000 stories.
Historic landmark cemetery
Peaceful urban escape
Famous burials
Scenic Manhattan views
Tips
🗺️very hilly and easy to get lost, grab map at main entrance
🌅visit early mornings or weekdays for peaceful solitude
đź—˝catch Statue of Liberty views from 24th street
Down To Earth Festival
Greenwood Heights
Parks & GardensParks & GardensBrooklyn's first public park (by accident) is a 478-acre Victorian cemetery so stunning it inspired the creation of Central Park. Wander rolling hills past grand mausoleums, certified arboretum trees, and 600,000 stories.
Historic landmark cemetery
Peaceful urban escape
Famous burials
Scenic Manhattan views
Tips
🗺️very hilly and easy to get lost, grab map at main entrance
🌅visit early mornings or weekdays for peaceful solitude
đź—˝catch Statue of Liberty views from 24th street
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