# Pristine Park Exploration Apps This App Lets Visitors Explore Brooklyn's Prospect Park By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-10-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-exploration References: [brooklyn.news12](http://brooklyn.news12.com/news/new-prospect-park-app-helps-visitors-explore-1.12416369) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/prospect-park/id1112605897?mt=8) The [Prospect Park Alliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prospect-irisvr) has teamed up with the Brooke Astor fund to launch an innovative new smartphone app that is squarely targeted in the region of local visitors as well as tourists looking to engage in a spot of park exploration at the famous Brooklyn park. This [park exploration app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinmap) is equipped with an [interactive map](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-navigation) that features information and location details of a variety of attractions and monuments, as well as handy recommendations of dog-friendly areas. What's more, the app allows users to monitor their own activity so that they can ensure that they give due time and attention to new and different areas of the park. Available for both the iOS and Android devices, this app is a great example of technology being used to help people better engage with urban parks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Park Exploration Apps:** Smartphone applications designed for local visitors and tourists to easily explore various attractions and monuments in urban parks. - **Interactive Maps:** Innovative map technologies with recommendations, location details, and tracking features to enhance park exploration experiences. - **Activity Monitoring:** Applications that allow users to monitor their activity in urban parks and provide suggestions for optimal exploration. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tourism Industry:** The app can significantly boost tourism in urban parks by providing information about park attractions and activities to visitors. - **Technology Industry:** Technological advancements can revolutionize the tourism industry by providing solutions that make park exploration an easy and immersive experience. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Non-profit organizations can leverage technology to enhance public access to public parks and open spaces through innovative solutions such as these park exploration apps. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connective Canine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-park-app.md) - [Nature Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-atlas.md) - [Nearby Playground Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-playground-app.md) - [Smart City Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purrwalk.md) - [City Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-exploration-app.md) - [Park-Navigating Map Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/map-update.md) - [AI-Powered Adventure Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globe-chaser.md) - [Interactive Travel Map Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proxi-travel-app.md) - [Spirit Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-distillery-trails-app.md)