Leon Freilich found info about the Little League Parade and Opening Day in Prospect Park on About Brooklyn. Thanks Leon and Kristin Goode.

If you’re looking forward to warm spring days spent picnicking in Prospect Park, then you’ll be happy to hear that the park’s official Opening Day is this Saturday, April 5.

That means that spring, my friends, is on its way! Little League is back, the historic Carousel is up and running again, and the park is once again offering electric boat tours of its waters.

The day will kick off at 10am with a traditional Little League Parade through Park Slope. The parade, which starts at Seventh Avenue and Carroll Street, will end at Prospect Park’s Bandshell, where Little Leaguers (over 2,000 are expected to be a part of the 2008 baseball season) will participate in opening ceremonies.

If baseball isn’t your bag, there are other ways to get involved in Opening Day. Head to Lefferts Historic House from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday or Sunday for “Spring Wash Day,” and you’ll learn how Brooklynites cleaned their clothes before the days of laundrymats (and electricity!).

Those interested in keeping Prospect Park clean and green might want to join the Opening Day Clean-Up, on Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Volunteers should meet at the Tennis House.

All of these events are free. For more information on Prospect Park, call (718) 965-8999.