Brooklyn is home to some of the best farmers markets in the city, offering fresh produce, baked goods and other locally sourced products. Here are five greenmarkets in Brooklyn to check out:
1. Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Prospect Park West, Flatbush Ave.
A flagship Brooklyn market, and the second largest in the program, the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket is located at the northwest entrance of Prospect Park and nestled between some of Brooklyn's main attractions including the Central Library, Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Open on Saturdays year-round from 8:00am-4:00pm, the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket offers a wide variety of products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods and artisanal cheeses. The market offers a variety of family-friendly weekly activities and features a line-up of different farmers. We recommend heading over to their website for upcoming events so you're prepared for your visit.
2. Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket
Court Street and Montague Street
This market is open on Saturdays from 8:00am-3:00pm. Located in Downtown Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket market offers a variety of produce, including fruits, fresh flowers, vegetables and herbs grown by passionate farmers from across the city. The market serves residents in Brooklyn Heights, Clinton Hill, Downtown Brooklyn and surrounding areas.
3. Park Slope Farmers Market
Washington Park at 4th Street off 5th Avenue
Down to Earth Park Slope Farmers Market is open on Sundays from 9:00am-2:00pm, year-round. Located on 5th Avenue between 4th and 5th streets, this market offers fresh produce from the earth to your dinner table, flowers, handmade candles, baked goods and fresh food stalls from vendors across the city. This one-of-a-kind market offers and immersive experience to all of Brooklyn's and NYC's flavors in one setting.
4. McCarren Park Greenmarket
Union Avenue and N. 12th Street
The McCarren Park Greenmarket is open between 8:00am - 2:00pm in winter (December to June) and 8:00am - 3:00pm in summer (June to November). This Saturday market located on Union Avenue between Driggs Avenue and N. 12th Street, is a weekly go-to spot for Williamsburg and Greenpoint residents who enjoy the day shopping for the freshest produce, baked goods, artisanal cheeses and enjoy cooking demos.
5. Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
Washington Park and DeKalb Avenue
Whether you enjoy aged, raw cow's milk cheeses, exotic mushrooms, honey, maple syrup, and admire freshly picked flowers, the Fort Greene Park Greenmarket is open on Saturdays from 8:00am-3:00pm. Located along the southeast corner of Fort Greene Park, this market offers a great selection of fresh produce and local goods, as well as live music and a great community vibe.
These farmers markets are all great places to shop for fresh, locally sourced produce and other products. Be sure to check out these markets for a taste of Brooklyn's best.
