The T-shaped park encompasses roughly 4 acres (1.6 ha) and shares a square block with the Brooklyn Children's Museum and P.S.

[3] After serving as an apprentice to a Pennsylvania judge, George Brower moved to Brooklyn in 1867 to practice law.

He served as general appraiser of the Port of New York for four years before being appointed as Commissioner of Parks.

289) opened in 1958, and Prospect Place was closed between Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues, bringing together the northern and southern portions of the park.

[9] An organization led by Traci and Jay Johnson rallied for the park to be built.