Brooklyn: Streets, Squares and Neighbourhoods

Carroll Gardens is the name given to ‘signature setback gardens’ located in Brooklyn; which had been planned with futuristic vision by Richard Butts, a surveyor, in the year 1846. At that time, one of the laws established these gardens on 4 places; between Smith and Henry Streets. Carroll Park is the unique selling point of Carroll Gardens. It enjoys the credit of being the 3rd oldest park in Brooklyn. This area is well-known for a beautiful mix of food, pastry shops, and restaurants. This combination caters to tastes of local Italians. Carroll Gardens Historic District is amongst the smallest ‘historic districts’ all over Brooklyn.