Grand Army Plaza
Grand Army Plaza
4.5
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Top ways to experience Grand Army Plaza and nearby attractions
The area
Neighbourhood: Prospect Park
How to get there
- Grand Army Plaza • 2 min walk
- Eastern Parkway – Brooklyn Museum • 8 min walk
Reach out directly
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
4,470 within 3 miles
Attractions
2,196 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
335 reviews
Excellent
153
Very good
146
Average
32
Poor
4
Terrible
0
157henk157
Riehen, Switzerland188 contributions
Jul 2019
You would not expect such a monument with large roads leading to it and at the entrance of a large park, in Brooklyn. You almost feel like you are in Paris, except it is quieter and hotter. It is a nice walk from the Barclay Center along Flatbush Avenue to Grand Army Plaza and then into Prospect Park
Written 15 April 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
hrobinson1114
Nashville, TN5,785 contributions
May 2020 • Business
This is a neat place, but I agree with some other reviewers that I wouldn’t take a special trip. There is an impressive, large arch that memorializes the union army. The arch itself is separated from the general public by barriers because the park service is concerned about falling debris and disrepair. There is also a fountain, a JFK memorial, and it’s close to the Brooklyn library, which is worth a look. Best to see this while walking or exploring the neighborhood. Over 2 miles from DUMBO and the waterfront.
Written 29 May 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,790 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
At the top of the slope that is Park Slope, you will find this big intersection of Flatbush with other streets. It is the entrance to Prospect Park, the site of the big arch for the Civil War, and where you will find the excellent library. Our friends live here so we visit often. Pleasant example of early city planning.
Written 14 September 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
SuperTed19
Madison, WI751 contributions
Sept 2021
It is easy to see the grandeur that once existed in this plaza. But, it is also easy to see this plaza has been neglected and the local plant life is winning the battle for dominance. If it is ever restored, it will most certainly be a sight to behold again.
Written 26 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,790 contributions
Jun 2023
Our friends live in this area so we are often here to visit. It is always a pleasure, well-served by the subway, some good shopping and food nearby. The entrance to Prospect Park, plus the big arch. Grand apartment buildings.
Written 10 June 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,790 contributions
Oct 2021
The Arch of Triumph, right here in Brooklyn! Commemorates the Civil War, of course. Lots of monuments to the Civil War here, so it must have been a big deal. This is an impressive entrance to Prospect Park and up the hill along Flatbush.
Written 19 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
misopiso88
Seattle, WA24,959 contributions
Apr 2021
Gorgeous European-style structure welcoming oncoming traffic to Prospect Park. A great meeting place in Brooklyn!
Written 27 April 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
bhlraven1916
Atlanta, GA1,516 contributions
Sept 2017 • Solo
The plaza includes the Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch which is fascinating, it reminds me of Europe. The Bailey Fountain, the John F. Kennedy Monument, statues of Civil War generals Gouverneur K. Warren and Henry Warner Slocum are incredible if you're a fan. If you've never been to the West Indian Day Parade I highly recommend that you go to the park where you can walk out to the street and get a really great view of all the floats as they pass by. There's a library directly across the street I believe that's the Grand Army Library. I've been to the parade three years in a row and I always choose to stand by the park as there's a train station that's about maybe 200 yards to the actual Parade route. So make sure you cameras are fully charged as you'll get a lot of good pictures of the parade as well as walking through the park.
Written 22 February 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
matty-os
Coventry, England292 contributions
Jan 2020
nice walk through the park to see this, it's quite pretty and not what you would think would be in NYC
Written 26 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
cahill64
Los Angeles13 contributions
Dec 2012
What a historical marker... brings the Continental Army and George Washington to life !! Was a great visit... remarkeable.
Written 17 January 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Would like to visit for a weekend fall getaway and looking for best places to stay nearby?
Written 27 August 2018
The Holiday Inn in downtown Brooklyn is only a 10 minute walk to Grand Army Plaza. It’s highly rated a comparatively inexpensive for New York prices. It’s located at 300 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
Written 27 August 2018
Showing results 1-1 of 1
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing