A short walk from Prospect is Box Hill Gardens, the recreational epicentre of the suburb.
The cafe scene in Box Hill is thriving, with a scope of exceptionally chic coffee shops and vibrant eateries such as the Red Cup cafe and The Penny Drop.
Box Hill has an impressive collection of authentic asian restaurants rivalling that of Chinatown in the CBD. Notable restaurants include: Miss Korea, Dainty Sichuan, Kitchen Republic, and Wonton House.
There are over 300 retail outlets in Box Hill. A fair share of them are in Box Hill Central. Close to the hall are Asian specialty grocers. Westfield Doncaster is just four kilometres from Prospect.