Ravine

About

Brooklyn's only forest, this urban oasis in Prospect Park is the setting for weekend nature tours.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.6 out of 5 across 130 Google reviews.

Mind the closed days: Saturday and Sunday. And if it does not suit, 19 more hiking trails in New York are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other hiking trails in New York.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.6 stars held across 130 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Easy to pair with a second stop
19 other hiking trails sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this hiking trail posts schedules, closures and events there.

Worth knowing first

Parking is undocumented
No lot or street parking is recorded against this listing. Assume you are hunting for a kerbside spot.
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Check the hours panel before you set out — the closed days are easy to miss.
A narrow window to fit it in
Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and no longer — it has to land inside the working day.

Planning a visit

General guidance for hiking trails, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Marked trails that can run from a short loop to a half-day out, with the trailhead as the only real commitment.

A good fit for hikers and trail runners looking for a route close to town.

When to go

Start early — trailhead parking is the first thing to disappear on a good weekend. The gates are open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

What to bring

More water than feels necessary
Shoes with grip
A downloaded map — signal thins out

Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Amenities

Family Friendly

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Common questions about Ravine

What is Ravine?

Brooklyn's only forest, this urban oasis in Prospect Park is the setting for weekend nature tours. It is a hiking trail in New York, NY, at 95 Prospect Park W.

What are the opening hours at Ravine?

Hours vary by day: Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed.

Is there parking at Ravine?

No parking is recorded for Ravine. Expect to look for street parking nearby.

Is Ravine good for kids?

Yes — Ravine is flagged as family-friendly.

How is Ravine rated?

Ravine holds 4.6 out of 5 stars from 130 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

New York has 19 other hiking trails listed on AllParx, including Carpenter's Loop Fort Lee, Cunningham Park Mountain Bike Trailhead and Forest Park Hiking Trails.