Where to play sports
On sunny days, you’ll find clumps of people playing Frisbee or catch in areas like the Long Meadow and the Nethermead, but there are loads of other spots where you can participate in organized sports. The Prospect Park Tennis Center is open daily from 7am to 11pm, and can be reserved ahead of time or for night play (visit the Prospect Park Alliance’s Web page for more information on rates and permits). There are also more than a dozen baseball fields, two basketball courts and even a 3.5-mile path where you can go horseback riding (through nearby Kensington Stables).