Grand Army Plaza

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Grand Army Plaza Arch Tour

Sunday, July 13, 2025

11:00 a.m.1:30 p.m.

Join the Urban Park Rangers for a special access tour of Prospect Park's Grand Army Plaza and Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch. Rangers will discuss the history of the arch and the plaza, highlighting its architectural features and some of the improvements made during the recently completed restoration project.


Participants are selected by lottery.

Lottery registration begins on Wednesday July 2 and ends at 11:59pm on Thursday July 3.

Please Note:
-You must register each member of your party for the lottery under the same account. Anyone who was not registered will not be permitted to attend.

- If you are selected for the program, you will receive a series of emails confirming your selection and must respond as soon as possible to avoid forfeiting your spot.

- This tour features stairs and enclosed spaces.

Location

Grand Army Plaza Arch in Grand Army Plaza 
Accessible
Brooklyn
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Cost

Free  

Registration

Registration begins on 7/2/2025 and ends on 7/3/2025.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(718) 421-2021

Categories

History, Urban Park Rangers

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