{"id":7468,"date":"2025-07-01T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woonlookbook.com\/?p=7468"},"modified":"2026-04-30T15:44:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:44:34","slug":"green-wood-a-hidden-gem-in-brooklyn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woonlookbook.com\/nl\/green-wood-a-hidden-gem-in-brooklyn\/","title":{"rendered":"Green-Wood A Hidden Gem in Brooklyn"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='562' height='1000' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/YnXhQyj5?cover=1&amp;posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwoonlookbook.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FIMG_1068.jpeg&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-this-brooklyn-cemetery-turned-arboretum-deserves-a-spot-on-your-weekend-list\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this Brooklyn cemetery-turned-arboretum deserves a spot on your weekend list.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might be wondering, <em>What\u2019s this? She writes about Later Life Living, and now she\u2019s sending us to a cemetery?<\/em> But hear me out! That\u2019s not the reason at all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I came across an article a while back on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenista.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Gardenista<\/strong><\/a>\u2014a sourcebook for cultivated living\u2014that introduced me to <strong>Green-Wood Cemetery<\/strong> in Brooklyn. But Green-Wood is far more than just a cemetery. It\u2019s also a certified <strong>arboretum<\/strong>, home to over <strong>500 species of trees<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, on a beautiful spring day, I decided to explore this exceptional park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re drawn to nature in the heart of the city and enjoy a good walk\u2014whether you&#8217;re into trees, architecture, history, or simply a peaceful green escape\u2014then this weekend tip is for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"a-peaceful-walk-among-trees-and-stories\" class=\"wp-block-heading pk-heading-numbered\">A Peaceful Walk Among Trees and Stories&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the first place it is a cemetery but when visiting or living in a city like New York you sometimes want to escape all the noise. I found it for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the Green-Wood Guide and map (available at the free entrances) it is a green space, where thousands of species can find food and habitat in an urban environment. The park is in South Brooklyn, specifically between Sunset Park, Windsor Terrace, and Park Slope.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was about a 50-minute walk from my daughters&#8217; house in Brooklyn to Green-Wood A Hidden Gem in Brooklyn, along the beautiful Brooklyn library and Prospect Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:66.76707%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7731\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/woonlookbook.com\/nl\/green-wood-a-hidden-gem-in-brooklyn\/img_1046\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/woonlookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1046.jpeg?fit=4000%2C6000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4000,6000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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750D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1747679717&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;42&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Lane along Prospect Park Brooklyn IMG_1050\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Lane along Prospect Park Brooklyn&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Lane along Prospect Park Brooklyn&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/woonlookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1050.jpeg?fit=1160%2C1740&amp;ssl=1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Afbeelding 5 of 5 op volledig scherm openen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/woonlookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1050-1160x1740.jpeg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/woonlookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1050-1160x1740.jpeg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/woonlookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1050-1160x1740.jpeg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/woonlookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1050-1160x1740.jpeg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/woonlookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1050-1160x1740.jpeg?strip=info&#038;w=1800&#038;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/woonlookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1050-1160x1740.jpeg?strip=info&#038;w=2000&#038;ssl=1 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"6000\" data-id=\"7736\" data-link=\"https:\/\/woonlookbook.com\/?attachment_id=7736\" data-url=\"https:\/\/woonlookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1050-1160x1740.jpeg\" data-width=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/woonlookbook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1050-1160x1740.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entrances are on 3 sites of the 478 acres big park; Main entrance on 25<sup>th<\/sup> Street, Prospect Park West Entrance and Fort Hamilton Park Way Entrance. If you arrive with public transportation just a short walk from the R train at 25th Street or the F\/G trains at 15th St\u2013Prospect Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My walk started at the Main Entrance; I did not make a specific walk but wanted to get an impression of Green-Wood.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"different-types-of-walks\" class=\"wp-block-heading pk-heading-numbered\">Different types of walks&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As just mentioned, I didn\u2019t follow a specific route. There are different options like a Nature Walk, an Art &amp; Architecture Walk, a History Walk, and of course, a Celebrated Tree Walk. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can explore on your own or join one of the special tours offered throughout the year. Each path reveals a different layer of Green-Wood\u2019s story, whether you&#8217;re looking for quiet beauty, artistic inspiration, or fascinating historical figures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find a calendar of tours\/events <a href=\"https:\/\/www.green-wood.com\/calendar\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of the main paths are wide and gently sloped, making them accessible for a relaxed stroll. Most walks take about 60 to 90 minutes, depending on your pace and how often you stop to admire the views. 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For extended spring\/summer hours: here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Public Transport: <\/strong>R train at 25th Street or the F\/G trains at 15th St\u2013Prospect Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Access:<\/strong>&nbsp;the access is free&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pk-heading-numbered wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attention:<\/strong> jogging, biking and recreational activities are not permitted. (parking available on main entrances). Pets not allowed and be respectful of those visiting the grave sites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"bonus-tips\" class=\"wp-block-heading pk-heading-numbered\">Bonus tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udf3f Part of NYC\u2019s \u201cIslands of Green\u201d<\/strong>; Green-Wood is one of the city\u2019s large natural sanctuaries, forming part of a network of green spaces that includes Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, perfect for a peaceful day out in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> <strong>\ud83c\udfa8 A Visit to<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Basquiat<\/strong>; Art lovers take note: Green-Wood is the final resting place of legendary artist <strong>Jean-Michel Basquiat<\/strong>. His modest grave draws admirers from all over the world. Other famous people buried on Green-Wood are composer Leonard Bernstein and Relatives of President Theodore Roosevelt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>\ud83d\udc26 Birdsong in the City<\/strong><\/strong>; Bring your ears! Green-Wood is a birdwatcher&#8217;s haven, especially in spring and early summer. With over <strong>150 bird species<\/strong> spotted here, it\u2019s a hidden gem for nature lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd Need a Little Help Navigating?<\/strong> Use the <strong>Green-Wood mobile map<\/strong> or stop by the main entrance to pick up a printed version. Or, check their website for themed self-guided tours before you go: \ud83d\udd17 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.green-wood.com\">green-wood.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>conclusion&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you go for the trees, the history, the art, or simply a quiet moment in nature, Green-Wood offers a surprising and enriching experience in&nbsp;Brooklyn. It\u2019s the kind of place that stays with you long after you leave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for more inspiring spots to visit?&nbsp;<br>Check out my other weekend tips in and around New York City:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/woonlookbook.com\/nl\/2024\/11\/02\/explore-brooklyn-visit-spots-beyond-manhattan\/\">Explore Brooklyn: visit spots beyond Manhattan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/woonlookbook.com\/nl\/2023\/07\/20\/new-amsterdam-walk\/\">New Amsterdam Walk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/woonlookbook.com\/nl\/2023\/04\/12\/manhattan-neighborhoods-and-interior-shopping\/\">Manhattan neighborhoods and Interior shopping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy Green-Wood A Hidden Gem in Brooklyn! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" 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