Park Slope

It's said that you can't throw a rock in the Deep South without hitting a church. Although it may come as a bit of a surprise to southerners, the same is true of the northwest Brooklyn neighborhood of Park Slope. There are churches of all kinds, including Catholic, Baptist, Episcopalian, Presbyterian, Reformed, Methodist, Coptic, and Non-Denominational. There are also four synagogues, and a multitude of vital social organizations.

Maybe all that praying has worked because Park Slope is by all accounts a highly-desirable place to live. It offers unbeatable architecture, a still-diverse population, easy access to public transportation, plenty of green space, and well-respected public schools. Park Slope is also home to some of the best dining, nightlight, and shopping Brooklyn has to offer. 

With Prospect Park in its back yard, you would have easy access to Prospect Park Zoo, the Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Litchfield Villa, and plenty of opportunities to play soccer, tennis, and baseball – and people around here love baseball. Maybe it's something in the air. After all, from 1898 until 1912 the Brooklyn Atlantics (later the Brooklyn Dodgers) played in a place they called Washington Park, located on 5th Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets. 

Although Park Slope was referred to as a "streetcar suburb" in the mid-1800s, it is now well-served by the New York City Subway and several MTA bus routes. That said, there's no reason to leave the neighborhood once here. You can enjoy an adult beverage at The Gate, Freddy's, or Mission Dolores before catching a show at The Rock Shop or The Bell House. If it's culture you're looking for, visit the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Brooklyn Arts Exchange (BAX), or the Old Stone House for a peek into Brooklyn's past. 

From your morning brew at Gorilla Coffee to a great dining experience at Benchmark or Rose Water, you can be assured that whatever you're looking for is just around the corner. Shop for books at Community Bookstore and for vintage clothes at Vice Versa and Life Boutique Thrift. Take the kids to a puppet show at Puppetworks, Inc., or spend time at The Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co., where kids are asked to quote the superhero creed and can go home with important crime fighting wares like cloning fluid or a good, old-fashioned superhero cape. 

The atmosphere is chill, the vibe is friendly, and the opportunities for entertainment are fairly limitless. Best yet, Park Slope is a neighborhood place that feels like home.