Eastern Parkway, National Historic Landmark boulevard in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, United States
Eastern Parkway is a wide boulevard stretching from Grand Army Plaza to Bushwick Avenue with tree-lined median strips, pedestrian walkways, and separate bicycle routes. The road connects major cultural institutions including the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Public Library.
The boulevard was designed between 1870 and 1874 by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux as America's first parkway. The project drew inspiration from European grand avenues, bringing that model to a growing urban neighborhood.
The boulevard hosts the West Indian Day Parade, a major yearly celebration that fills the street with music, costumes, and Caribbean traditions. Families and neighbors gather to share food, dance, and express their cultural identity together.
Multiple subway stations along the route provide easy connections from different neighborhoods. Walking and cycling are safe and popular ways to explore this longer stretch.
The road contains about 25 different tree species planted along the roadways and landscaped medians. This diversity makes different sections of the boulevard look distinct and gives visitors varied scenery as they walk.
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