MAY DAY GENERAL STRIKE, ART INSTALLATION, POTLUCK PICNIC IN PROSPECT PARK (FREE)

Strike Picnic

Friday, May 1st

1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

 

From Brooklyn Resisters:

Strike Picnic - May Day 2026 /  Potluck Picnic in Prospect Park

Join us for an art-filled community potluck picnic!

May 1, 2026

1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Prospect Park, Brooklyn   

The Peninsula / The Wellhouse

 

Bring a blanket, food to share, instruments, and games.

 

Please help us with organizing (so we know how many people to expect) by signing up here:

https://tinyurl.com/MayDayProspectPark

From ancient rites of spring to the fight for the eight-hour workday, May Day has long been a call for a General Strike. This Strike Picnic weaves celebration, art, and resistance together while providing a landing pad for striking workers, shoppers, and students.

It will be a relaxed alternative to the chaos that has plagued this nation. We will take time to recharge, reflect and learn how to make our movement stronger. 

Bring Picnic blankets and food to share. We will lay out blankets and "plant" the giant handmade flowers next to them.

Wear your Spring Best: Revolutionary Spring Fairy Costumes encouraged, make your own crown at the picnic!

Help Make our Picnic Bountiful and sign up to bring food or beverage to share!  https://tinyurl.com/MayDayProspectPark

You can also sign up to be part of the "moving garden" that will caravan at 5:00 p.m. from the picnic at The Peninsula to Church Ave and Ocean Parkway as part of our weekly Freedom Friday joyful protest.

At 4:30 p.m., we will pack up and carry butterfly puppets and giant hand made flowers for about one mile in a joyful procession. Sign up here, scroll down to the bottom :  https://tinyurl.com/MayDayProspectPark.

In honor of the General Strike, please try to do all shopping for the picnic the day before

Whether you can make it or not, please wear Red in solidarity!

 

CLEAN & GREEN 2026: E-WASTE COLLECTION, TEXTILE RECYCLING, PAPER SHREDDING, AND MORE (FREE)

 

 

Spring Clean & Green

Sunday, May 3rd

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Assemblymember Robert Carroll will hold his annual Spring Clean & Green event for the public on Sunday, May 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

From Robert Carroll:

E-waste collection, paper shredding, textile recycling, plus representatives from Brooklyn cultural institutions, community organizations and city agencies with giveaways and information.  

Event Address: At the entrance to Prospect Park near Park Circle and Prospect Park Southwest, across the street from TD Bank.

 

-E-waste recycling by LES Ecology and DSNY (sign-up at the link below)*

-Textile Recycling by LES Ecology and DSNY(no rugs, mats, pillows, comforters, or insulation material)

-AARP paper shredding NO magazines, cardboard, metal or plastic (sign-up at the link below)*

-NYC DEP (information and giveaways)

-South Midwood Pollinators

-Brooklyn Botanic Garden (information and seed giveaways)

-Prospect Park Alliance (places to go, things to do, how to volunteer, and more)

-And More!

*E-waste will be accepted from 10am until 2pm. Please RSVP if you plan to bring E-waste to drop-off. This  helps DSNY estimate how many trucks to send to the event. 

Accepted E-Waste:

• Monitors (CRT and flat screen)
• Computers (laptops & desktops, servers, mainframes)
• Handheld devices (smartphones, tablets, MP3 players, e-readers, etc.)
• Network devices (routers, hubs, modems, etc.)
• Peripherals (keyboards, mice, cables, cords, chargers, etc.)
• Components (hard drives, circuit boards, power supplies, etc.)
• Printers, scanners, fax machines
• TVs, VCRs, DVRs, DVD & Blu-ray Players
• Digital converter boxes, cable/satellite receivers
• Video game consoles and accessories
• Cell phones, pagers, PDAs
• NO batteries, paint, light bulbs, or media such as tapes, discs or cassettes
  
  Contact us at (718) 788-7221 or carrollr@nyassembly.gov for more details.

If you bring paper to be shredded, remove paper clips and metal binder clips in advance. Bring no more than three bags or three boxes of paper. Boxes will be emptied and returned to you. Paper shredding is available until 2:00 p.m. or until the mobile trucks are full, whichever comes first.

 

* If you're dropping off e-waste or dropping off documents for shredding, RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqnj6q4KdFsHTE_Sy_exTgFBU0Wzg8OSMsx1rQupKUcimWog/viewform. 

 

Location 

Park Circle/Machate Circle

Prospect Park Southwest at Parkside Avenue 

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

 

Park Circle/Machate Circle is near the entrance to Prospect Park near the intersection of Prospect Park Southwest and Parkside Avenue, across from TD Bank. (Google map) 

RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE: CHIPPING SITES, DROP-OFF SITES, AND CURBSIDE PICKUP

 

Chipping Sites

Saturday, January 10th

Sunday, January 11th 

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Christmas trees will be recycled into wood chips to nourish trees and plants on city streets and in city parks, ball fields, and community gardens at Mulchfest, the Department of Parks & Recreation's annual Christmas tree recycling event.

 

Before you bring your tree to a Mulchfest site, remove the stand, netting, tinsel, lights, and all other ornaments and decorations.

 

Bring it to any chipping location in the five boroughs on Saturday, January 10th, or Sunday, January 11th, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and get a bag of free mulch from your chipped tree to nourish your own trees or street trees.

 

Brooklyn has several chipping locations, including one in Windsor Terrace at Machate Circle/Park Circle at Parkside Avenue and Prospect Park Southwest and one in Park Slope at Prospect Park West and Third Street.

The chipping locations in all five boroughs are indicated by a green symbol () on the Parks Department's website. Scroll down to the interactive map or to the borough-by-borough sites listed below the map. Not all of the sites offer a bag of free mulch.

Drop-off Sites
Friday, December 26th, through Sunday, January 11th

Some Parks Department's tree recycling locations won't have chipping equipment on-site; at those locations, you can drop your tree off. It'll get chipped sometime later.

Drop-off sites will accept Christmas trees every day during park hours from Friday, December 26th, through Sunday, January 11th. Prospect Park is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

 

Leave your tree along the Prospect Park perimeter fence near Prospect Park West and Third Street and at Park Circle.

Before you bring your tree to a drop-off site, remove the stand, netting, tinsel, lights, and all other ornaments and decorations.

 

A bag of mulch to take home won't be available at the drop-off sites.

 

Drop-off locations in all five boroughs are indicated by a white symbol () on the Parks Department's website. Scroll down past the interactive map to see the borough-by-borough listings.

 

Curbside Collection

Year-round

 

Curbside collection by the Sanitation Department used to take place for several days in January. But now, real trees and wreaths that are placed at the curb are collected weekly on your recycling and compost day year-round.

 

Put them next to your other compostable materials. The trees will be turned into compost or renewable energy.

 

Before placing your tree at the curb, remove everything from it: lights, tinsel, stands, netting, and all other decorations and ornaments.

FREE TICKETS TO SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: TWELFTH NIGHT

Shakespeare in the Park Ticket Distribution - Twelfth Night 

Thursday, August 28th

noon to 2:00 p.m.

From Windsor Terrace Library:

The Windsor Terrace Library will serve as a distribution site for tickets for the Shakespeare in the Park production of “Twelfth Night.” A limited number of free ticket vouchers will be distributed on the day of select performances.

Public Theater Patron ID is required to receive a ticket voucher, and we encourage you to create or confirm your ID before arrival by visiting publictheater.org/login. Ticket vouchers are distributed at 12PM (Noon). Borough distributions will end when all the ticket vouchers have been distributed or at 2PM, whichever occurs first.

The vouchers are guaranteed tickets as long as the voucher holders exchange them for the tickets at The Delacorte between 5:30pm-7:30pm that evening. The vouchers are only valid for Thursday, August 28.

• People waiting for ticket vouchers must line up along the paths designated by the borough distribution partner and The Public Theater staff.
• Ticket vouchers are redeemable only for same-day performances.
• Seat locations are distributed randomly upon redemption, not based on a person's redemption time at The Delacorte Theater Box Office.
• All ticket vouchers must be exchanged for tickets at The Delacorte Theater Box Office in Central Park between 5:30PM and 7:30PM.
• Ticket vouchers are only valid until 7:30PM for the performance on the day they are issued.
• Each person (age 5+) may receive up to two (2) ticket vouchers while supplies last.
• Accessible seating is limited at The Delacorte. For assistance in acquiring accessible seating during our borough distributions, please speak to a member of The Public Theater staff upon arrival at the borough distribution location.
  • These distributions are typically hosted outdoors at various locations, and access to shade, seating, restrooms, and physical access to the distribution facilities varies per location. We encourage you to contact a site before attending a borough distribution to confirm specifics of their site regarding their facility and your specific access needs.

Shakespeare in the Park performances take place at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. 

The theater is accessible by entering the park at either 81st Street and Central Park West or at 79th Street and Fifth Avenue.

Tickets are going to be distributed in additional locations.

• Distribution sites in Brooklyn: info-faqpt.helpscoutdocs.com/article/591-brooklyn-borough-distributions
• Distribution sites in all of the boroughs: info-faqpt.helpscoutdocs.com/article/475-free-shakespeare-in-the-park-tickets-2025#boroughs

 

Location

Windsor Terrace Library

160 E. 5th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

phone: (718) 686-9707

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/windsor-terrace

https://www.facebook.com/WindsorTerraceLibrary 

PROSPECT PARK LAKE: RETURN OF THE TOXIC HABS (HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS)

October 17, 2025

extent: large localized

 

June 6, 2025

 

 

 

 extent: widespread or lakewide

Harmful algal blooms (HABs), which are potentially toxic to people and animals, are currently "widespread or lakewide" in Prospect Park Lake.

 

From the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: 

Visit NYHABS, DEC's harmful algal bloom notification map to view locations of freshwater HABs in New York State that were reported in the past week. Click on a dot for more information, including the date it was reported, the waterbody name, and pictures.

Click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to view a list of reported HABs. 

Instructions on how to use NYHABS are on DEC's HABs notification webpage.

Know it: HABs vary in appearance from scattered green dots in the water, to long, linear green streaks, pea soup, or spilled green paint, to blue-green or white coloration.

Avoid it: People, pets, and livestock should avoid contact with floating mats, scum, and discolored water.

Report it: Report a suspected HAB using the NYHABs online reporting form. Report health concerns related to HABs to the Department of Health at harmfulalgae@health.ny.gov, or contact your local health department.

Report a HAB

 

 

TENNIS CENTER IN PROSPECT PARK COULD PERMANENTLY LOSE ACCESS TO SUNSHINE AND FRESH AIR

 

Petition to Stop Permanent BUBBLE-Prospect Park Tennis Courts

Hello neighbors,

There is something afoot at Prospect Park and the TENNIS CENTER that nobody seems to know about.

You've probably seen the two big white Bubbles over the tennis courts for the winter season. 

 

The Prospect Park Alliance is now planning on covering both tennis courts with the big ugly white bubble YEAR ROUND! This would potentially start in October 2025.

The major issues are:

1. The emotional impact - most of us look forward to being outside in the sunshine and feeling connected to nature, the park and each other.

2. The aesthetic impact - it's a huge eyesore, it blocks the visual flow of the neighborhood, and blocks the Parade Grounds from the main park. 

3. Environmental impact - they'll have to heat it in the winter and use air conditioning in the summer. This, at a time when the city is going to start fining co-ops and other buildings for not reducing their carbon footprint!

4. Concerns that this Public park will eventually become a private, for-pay tennis center that people are not going to be able to afford and enjoy.

For as long as I can remember, the tennis courts at Prospect Park have been a haven for tennis enthusiasts like myself. They have served as a vibrant community hub where players of all levels come together to enjoy the fresh air and natural beauty of Brooklyn, NY.

 

However, the Prospect Park Alliance is planning something that threatens our cherished outdoor experience—a permanent structure over the tennis courts.

Please sign this petition we’ve started on Change.org, Stop the Bubble Protest Page, or visit the page for more info.

 

We are hoping to have updates as we continue to communicate with the Alliance. We’ll share any new information on the sites on which we’ve currently posted and on the petition site itself.

Thanks for your support and kind regards,

Joey Douglas

BIKE DAY IN PROSPECT PARK: A COMMUNITY DAY OF CYCLING (FREE)

Bike Day in Prospect Park

Saturday, May 31st

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Bike Day in Prospect Park, a community day of cycling, promotes safer streets and stronger community connections.

Prospect Park Alliance has organized Bike Day for Saturday, May 31st, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Featured activities and education materials will include

• Children’s bicycle helmet and bike light giveaways, while supplies last
• Bike infrastructure conversations
• Cyclist protocol and safety conversations
• Free minor bicycle repairs
• NYC bicycle maps
• Delivery worker support and protocol
• Children’s bike-related projects
• Adult Group Rides (registration required)
• Children’s Learn-to-Ride workshop (registration required)
• Navigating different kinds of cyclists

Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bike-day-in-prospect-park-tickets-1349172995749 for

• General Registration
• "Rules of the Road" class on Zoom on Wednesday, May 28th, for adults and mature teens
• Children’s Learn-to-Ride Workshop
• Adult Group Rides

Location

Bartel-Pritchard Square entrance to Prospect Park

Prospect Park West at 15th Street

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn 

(map)

CLEAN & GREEN EVENT: E-WASTE COLLECTION, TEXTILE RECYCLING, AND PAPER SHREDDING (FREE)

 

  

Spring Clean & Green

Sunday, May 4th

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

From Robert Carroll, Assemblymember for District 44:

My annual Spring Clean and Green event in Prospect Park is scheduled for Sunday, May 4th from 10am-2pm.

 

E-waste collection, Shredding, Textile Recycling, along with new services, giveaways and information from city agencies and local institutions. If you plan to bring Electronic Waste, please RSVP here.

Spring Clean & Green will take place rain or shine.

If you have any questions about this, either call Assemblymember Carroll's office at (718) 788-7221 or send an e-mail to carrollr@nyassembly.gov.

 

Location 

Park Circle

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

 

Park Circle (aka Machate Circle) is near one of the entrances to Prospect Park. It's by the intersection of Prospect Park Southwest and Parkside Avenue, across from a TD Bank.

RALLY FOR DOGS

                        Rally for Dogs

            Saturday, March 8th, 9:00 a.m.

 

Copied from a post seen on Nextdoor:

There will be a peaceful rally at Prospect Park this Saturday 9am to spread awareness about Corey Harden dog abuser! 

 

We will be meeting at Winner in the Park 40 West Dr. Brooklyn a little before 9. 

 

Corey has confirmed that he will be at the Prospect Park Picnic House front side lawn where he is going to offer free training for unsuspecting new clients every Saturday 9-10 in March! 

 

Feel free to bring protest banners or print flyers to pass out. We have made some already that you can print https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zIKT-0OA2t8tfeU21P3pOHqnIyNN1_uq/view

 

We will have extra flyers for people who don't have any. 

 

This is your chance to make a difference and to save dogs from further abuse by him! Spread the word!

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Related articles:

 

"NYC dog trainer caught on video kicking, whipping pups still in business, neighbors say: 'He’s fully abusing dogs'" 

https://nypost.com/2025/02/24/us-news/nyc-dog-trainer-caught-on-video-kicking-whipping-pups/ 

 

"Brooklyn dog trainer apparently caught on camera abusing animals"

https://abc7ny.com/post/animal-abuse-brooklyn-dog-trainer-apparently-abusing-animals-caught-camera-residents-demand-action/15954650/ 

 

Location

Winner in the Park 

on the lower level of the Picnic House

40 West Drive 

near the 5th Street entrance to Prospect Park

Brooklyn

PROSPECT PARK LAKE: HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS WERE REPORTED THIS WEEK

 

Update

Date of Observation	10/31/2024 1:34 PM
HAB Status	Confirmed
Reported by	NYC Parks
Extent	Widespread or Lakewide

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Photo                        Prospect Park Lake

Date of Observation	6/10/2024 11:19 AM
HAB Status	Confirmed
Reported by	NYC Parks
Extent	Widespread or Lakewide

 

See the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Department of Health (DOH) 2024 online New York Harmful Algal Bloom System (NYHABS) interactive map to see reports of HABs. Click OK to view the map.

Harmful Algal Blooms grow in Prospect Park Lake and other bodies of fresh water every year. DEC is asking the public and trained algal bloom samplers to electronically send reports of HABs with photos via a simple, mobile phone-friendly form. 

Once the reports are evaluated by DEC and DOH, they're posted on the NYHABS page to provide easy access to inform the public about HABs locations in New York.

Most algae blooms are harmless. However, exposure to toxins and other substances from certain HABs can make humans and other mammals, birds, and fish sick.

Avoid contact with all floating mats, scum, and discolored water.

Adults, children, dogs, and other animals should not go into the lake or near the shoreline. 

Anyone who has been in contact with a HAB should rinse thoroughly with soap and water--or with clean water alone, if that's all that's available at the moment.

Anyone who might have been exposed to a bloom and is experiencing any symptoms should get medical help immediately and should also contact the New York City Department of Health (DOH).

HABs have been monitored closely across New York State since 2012. In 2023, DEC’s Division of Water published an analysis of HABs titled “Detections of cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs) in New York State, United States (2012–2020).”

HABs present several management challenges, and that study and other research help advance the understanding of HABs to inform sound, scientifically driven, decision-making to protect public health and the environment.

When it comes to HABs, DEC encourages New Yorkers to:

• Know It – HABs vary in appearance from scattered green dots in the water to long, linear green streaks, pea soup, or spilled green paint to blue-green or white coloration.
• Avoid It – People, pets, and livestock should avoid contact with water that is discolored or has algal scums on the surface.
• Report It –The public should report a suspected HAB through the NYHABs online reporting form available on DEC’s website. Report health concerns related to HABs to DOH at harmfulalgae@health.ny.gov, or contact your local health department.

 

For more information about HABs, visit DEC’s Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) webpage. You can download the HABs brochure and program guide, which includes information and links to resources regarding bloom prevention, management, and control.

 

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