--- description: Prospect Park Zoo has no on-site car park. Free Flatbush Avenue parking is available, and the closest priced garage is 0.6 mi away at $16.30 a day. title: Parking Near Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-prospect-park-zoo-brooklyn-7aa711.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn Landmark Parking · Brooklyn, New York · Prospect Park Zoo Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 450 Flatbush Avenue [Airport Parking (LGA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ny/lga) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ny/brooklyn) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ny/brooklyn) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ny/brooklyn) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/brooklyn) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/brooklyn) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ny/brooklyn) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ny/brooklyn) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ny/brooklyn) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ny/brooklyn) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ny/brooklyn) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ny/brooklyn) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ny/brooklyn) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ny/brooklyn) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ny/brooklyn) Where Can I Park for Prospect Park Zoo? Prospect Park Zoo has no official on-site car park. The zoo points drivers to free street parking on Flatbush Avenue and asks them to use the Prospect Park Entrance. Listen to article 5:20 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
450 Flatbush Avenue
Closest listed space
Secure 24/7 Garage Parking in Brooklyn, NY, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
Nearest station
Franklin Avenue, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at Prospect Park Zoo on Flatbush Avenue Prospect Park Zoo has no official car park at the attraction itself, so drivers cannot use an on-site facility. The zoo’s official directions instead point visitors toward street parking on Flatbush Avenue and ask them to use the Prospect Park Entrance (prospectparkzoo.com). [Free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) is available on Flatbush Avenue according to the zoo’s FAQ (prospectparkzoo.com). The zoo opens at 10:00 AM, making earlier arrival useful for drivers hoping to find a legal street space before the surrounding park becomes busier (prospectparkzoo.com). ## Flatbush Avenue and Other Nearby Parking Choices Flatbush Avenue is the named free option for visitors driving to the site, with the zoo’s FAQ specifically identifying free parking there (prospectparkzoo.com). The official directions also identify street parking on Flatbush Avenue and direct visitors to the Prospect Park Entrance (prospectparkzoo.com). Drivers should distinguish the Flatbush Avenue parking guidance from the entrance information published by Prospect Park. The park page describes the Prospect Park Children’s Corner entrance at Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard, while also noting that the Flatbush Avenue entrance is closed at this time (prospectpark.org). This makes the exact approach important when choosing a space and walking route. Show map of Brooklyn ## Parksy Parking Spaces Within 0.6 to 0.8 Miles The closest priced Parksy option is a secure 24/7 garage in Brooklyn, 0.6 mi away, at $16.30 a day. At 0.8 mi, a secure 24/7 gated parking lot costs $400 a month, while a secure outdoor lot at 792 Sterling Place also costs $400 a month. Three more priced spaces are 0.8 mi away: secure valet parking at Icon Parking - Parkside Garage costs $20 a day, a parking garage on Parkside Avenue costs $20 a day, and covered parking at 555 11th St. costs $21 a day. The range gives drivers a choice between daily parking and [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) when street spaces on Flatbush Avenue are not practical. ## Busy Arrival Times and Street-Parking Rules Around the Zoo Street parking is the main parking route identified by the zoo, so demand can build around the Flatbush Avenue approach when visitors arrive for the day. The zoo’s published schedule lists a 10:00 AM opening, making the period before opening the most practical time to search for a legal space (prospectparkzoo.com). Flatbush Avenue parking is described as free by the zoo, but free does not remove the need to follow posted curb restrictions. The zoo’s official directions request use of the Prospect Park Entrance, while Prospect Park identifies the Children’s Corner entrance at Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard and reports the Flatbush Avenue entrance closed at this time (prospectparkzoo.com; prospectpark.org). Drivers should therefore match the parked side of the street with the open pedestrian approach and current signs. ## Franklin Avenue Station and the Walk to the Site Franklin Avenue is the nearest listed station, 0.5 mi from the site and a 10-minute walk away. It is the clearest rail alternative for visitors who would rather avoid searching Flatbush Avenue for a curb space. The address is 450 Flatbush Avenue, and the zoo’s directions identify the Prospect Park Entrance for arrival (prospectparkzoo.com). From Franklin Avenue, allow the listed 10-minute walk and use the entrance information to orient the final approach rather than relying on a parking entrance that does not exist. Show street view near Prospect Park Zoo ## Sources - [Prospect Park Zoo website](http://prospectparkzoo.com/) - [New York Department of Transportation](https://www.dot.ny.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Getting Here](https://prospectparkzoo.com/plan-your-visit/getting-here) - [Prospect Park Zoo: Saving Wildlife and Wild Places](https://prospectparkzoo.com/) - [Prospect Park Zoo](https://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/places-to-go/prospect-park-zoo/) - [FAQs](https://prospectparkzoo.com/plan-your-visit/faqs) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Prospect Park Zoo? Prospect Park Zoo has no official on-site car park. The zoo points drivers to free street parking on Flatbush Avenue and asks them to use the Prospect Park Entrance. ### Is There Parking at Prospect Park Zoo? There is no official car park at the attraction itself, so drivers cannot use an on-site facility. The zoo’s directions point visitors toward street parking on Flatbush Avenue and ask them to use the Prospect Park Entrance. The zoo’s FAQ identifies parking on Flatbush Avenue as free, subject to posted curb restrictions. ### What Is the Closest Paid Parking Near Prospect Park Zoo? The closest priced Parksy option is a secure 24/7 garage in Brooklyn, 0.6 mi away, at $16.30 a day. At 0.8 mi, drivers can choose daily options costing $20 a day or $21 a day, as well as monthly parking costing $400 a month. ### When Should I Arrive to Find Street Parking? The zoo opens at 10:00 AM, making the period before opening the most practical time to search for a legal street space. Demand can build around the Flatbush Avenue approach when visitors arrive for the day. Free parking still requires drivers to follow posted curb restrictions and match the parked side with the pedestrian approach. ### Which Entrance Should Drivers Use? The zoo’s official directions request use of the Prospect Park Entrance. Prospect Park describes the Prospect Park Children’s Corner entrance at Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard, while noting that the Flatbush Avenue entrance is closed at this time. Drivers should check the current signs and open pedestrian approach. ### What Is the Nearest Train Station and Walking Distance? Franklin Avenue is the nearest listed station, 0.5 mi from the site and a 10-minute walk away. It is a rail alternative for visitors who would rather avoid searching Flatbush Avenue for a curb space. 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