Midtown's lunch-hour backyard behind the Public Library, with movable chairs, chess tables and a free open-air Reading Room. Office workers own it on summer Mondays, when the lawn opens at 5pm for the free movie nights; in winter it becomes the Winter Village with a free-entry rink.
- Address
- Sixth Ave between W 40th and W 42nd St, New York, NY 10018
- Hours
- Jan-Apr and Oct daily 07:00-22:00; May-Sep daily 07:00-23:00; Nov-Dec Mon-Wed 07:00-22:00, Thu-Sun 07:00-24:00 (bryantpark.org, 2026)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 45 min
- Price
- Free; winter rink free admission, skate rental extra (Price not verified)
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Summer movie nights: Mondays mid-July to mid-September, lawn opens 17:00, film at 20:00 (2026 season).
- The rink runs late October to early March; bring your own skates and entry is free.
- Use it as the break between the Library and Grand Central.