Greenacre Pocket Park
Greenacre Pocket Park
4.8
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Neighbourhood: Midtown East
Midtown East, New York City, shines as an architectural haven, filled with iconic landmarks such as the Chrysler Building and Grand Central Terminal. With museums like the Museum of Modern Art and the Morgan Library & Museum, it's a cultural epicenter for art enthusiasts. Food lovers can indulge in a variety of dining experiences, from the culinary delights of 'The Capital Grille' to the delightful French fare at 'Brasserie 8 1/2'. Its location ensures smooth connectivity with the rest of the city, with the Grand Central Terminal serving as a major transportation hub. This Manhattan neighborhood, with its towering skyscrapers, is a testament to New York City's grandeur and sophistication.
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- Lexington Ave / 53rd St • 2 min walk
- 51st St • 4 min walk
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Adventure Diva
Manchester, CT2,780 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
This privately-owned "pocket" park is a spot where visitors can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and breathe air air of calmness and peace. The waterfall cascade is the centerpiece. The sound of water amounts to a kind of silence.
Written 29 October 2023
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Marcela M
Santiago, Chile57 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
I discovered this place last year and when I returned to New York in June this year I returned to look for it. It's a lovely place, a real oasis in the middle of 51st Street almost at the corner of Lexington Avenue.
It makes you want to stay for coffee or a bite to eat, or watch people working at your computer or just sit down and listen to the sound of the waterfall.
It makes you want to stay for coffee or a bite to eat, or watch people working at your computer or just sit down and listen to the sound of the waterfall.
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Written 2 July 2024
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Alexander P
21 contributions
Jul 2021
Great place to visit to enjoy breakfast and nature. It is really close to Ess-a-Bagel, so if you ordered online or already got your bagel, this is the place to go to enjoy your time.
This park is also featuring its own food place, with a great menu.
This park is also featuring its own food place, with a great menu.
Written 20 July 2021
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Julia J
Nashville, TN257 contributions
Sept 2022
Love Love Love!! Found this gem of a park in the city while on a walk from my hotel. The water feature was refreshing. You get the opportunity to sit and relax outside of the hustle and bustle. Highly recommend if you happen to be in the area. You ca bring a light lunch or read a book here with no problem.
Written 21 January 2023
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M86L76
Milan, Italy104 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
A surprise in the city, a real gem...
This small but beautiful park opens up between the skyscrapers, with a suggestive artificial waterfall and splendid flowers and plants.
In front of the waterfall there are tables and chairs for relaxing, eating or drinking something (there is a small bar at the entrance) or reading a good book.
An oasis where you can spend a few moments of tranquility amidst the frenetic life of New York, if you are in the area you can't miss it!
This small but beautiful park opens up between the skyscrapers, with a suggestive artificial waterfall and splendid flowers and plants.
In front of the waterfall there are tables and chairs for relaxing, eating or drinking something (there is a small bar at the entrance) or reading a good book.
An oasis where you can spend a few moments of tranquility amidst the frenetic life of New York, if you are in the area you can't miss it!
Written 6 June 2024
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nos-im
Connecticut89 contributions
Jul 2021
A pretty and sweet little enclave in the city. The waterfall is refreshing to watch and the atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable. There's a little cafe and tables or benches to sit at. I wouldn't go out of my way for this little park, but if you're in the neighborhood, it's worth a visit.
Written 6 July 2021
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TeamWard
Nottingham, UK5,683 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
The Greenacre Park is a lovely waterfall oasis in the middle of NYC, could be easily missed, free to visit and has a place to get a drink and relax, we'll worth a visit
Written 25 October 2022
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Rebecca P
Sompting, UK20 contributions
Aug 2019
I loved this park. I stayed at Pod 51 Hotel which is across the road from this park. There is a lovey cafe - Carol's cafe in the park. I had breakfast here during my NYC break. I got a lovely coffee and toasted bagel each day for around $7. It is like a pocket of tranquillity and calm in a busy city. Highly recommended. I loved it here!
Written 20 August 2019
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smanning28
Clearwater, FL37 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
Complete with a 25' rushing waterfall, this green oasis is the perfect spot for a break in the hustle-noise of a big city. A 'vest pocket' park, privately owned, graced with tables, chairs and benches on multi-levels (complete with a small concession stand), it offers a place where water-noise can muffle the roar of traffic. Studded with trees and plantings, it is a place to sit with your back to the traffic, listening to the rush of the waterfall, a twitter of birdsong, and watching (oh, miracle!) honeybees busy in the blossoms.
Written 19 February 2018
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Stephanie S
New York City, NY288 contributions
May 2024 • Family
I've been in NYC for more than 30 years and only visited this park recently. I've heard of it, but never before ventured to find. It's super cute and very pleasant. There is food stand - I think folks were eating French fries and I know they serve lemonade. On the super sunny day we went, there was a lot of seating in direct sunlight. There's also a roofed terrace with seating and a few cement benches around the perimeter.
Written 24 May 2024
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