A Walk in the Park - View this location on map 'Grab a fresh croissant or banana walnut muffin ($1.30) at Cousin John's Cafe & Bakery (718-622-7333) in the Slope and take in one of the borough's best amenities, Prospect Park. If you need some activity, head to the park's waterfowl-filled lake and rent a pedal boat, above, near Wollman Rink ($15 for an hour with a $10 deposit; available through mid-October). Or explore the ravine in the park's interior, where paths wind past small waterfalls and over densely wooded rocky hills. But like most Brooklynites, you may want to find a nice spot on a grassy hill and sprawl out.'' New York Times 70 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Shopping, Restaurant, Active, Kids

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