Bona Ventura

Midtown · New York City

Paley Park

ParkLocal favourite

A 1967 vest-pocket park on the former site of the Stork Club, with a 20-foot waterfall wall that drowns out Midtown traffic and ivy-covered side walls. Midtown workers come to read on its chairs in the sound of the water.

Address
3 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
Hours
Mon-Sun 08:00-20:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Afternoon · About 20 min
Price
Free
Price level
$

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Go on a weekday lunch hour to see it as locals use it.
  • A piece of the Berlin Wall stands a few steps away (Untapped).

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