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Fort Greene Park Visitor Center
by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers
Fort Greene
Photo: fortgreenepark.org
About Fort Greene Park Visitor Center
A small visitor center in hilly Fort Greene Park with exhibits and a base for Urban Park Ranger workshops and tours about the park's trees, birds and Revolutionary War history.
- Free ranger-led tours and workshops
- Historic hilltop park
- Address
- Fort Greene Park, 11205
- Website
- fortgreenepark.org
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Weekly schedule
See NYC Parks ranger calendar for programs
Cost
Free
Plan a visit
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Questions parents ask about Fort Greene Park Visitor Center
What ages is Fort Greene Park Visitor Center best for?
Ages 2–14.
How much does Fort Greene Park Visitor Center cost?
Free
What are the hours for Fort Greene Park Visitor Center?
See NYC Parks ranger calendar for programs
Where is Fort Greene Park Visitor Center?
Fort Greene Park, 11205, Brooklyn.
Is Fort Greene Park Visitor Center indoors?
Yes. Fort Greene Park Visitor Center is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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