"Great access to the park and other plusses"
Park Slope is a super cheery neighborhood and for the most part, people have reason to be cheery. The neighborhood has tons of delicious restaurants, some great low key bars, and a very safe feel to it. Prospect Park is perhaps the neighborhood's best feature, with miles of trails, acres of greenspace, and free concerts all summer long. There are two drawbacks to Park Slope: no access to express train lines and the expensive cost of living relative to other Brooklyn neighborhoods. Restaurants, shops, and grocery stores tend to be quite overpriced, though the quality is good. In general, however, Park Slope is a great place to be for a manageable approach to life in New York City.