Free entry
PlaceActivities
Brooklyn Bridge Park
A waterfront walk with Manhattan across the water. Come for a change of pace, a stretch of lawn or the view from the piers.
Outdoors New York
Madison Square Park
A compact green space among landmark buildings, with public art adding another reason to stop and look.
- Location
- Madison Avenue and East 23rd Street, New York
A place worth knowing
Make the mapped location part of your walking route. The managing authority’s visitor information has current access notices and details for individual entrances.
Practical details last checked 21 Sept 2026
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Madison Square Park
Madison Avenue and East 23rd Street, New York
Accessibility
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Opening hours
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Madison Avenue and East 23rd Street, New York
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Free entry
PlaceActivities
The High Line
Gardens and a different angle on the streets below. Follow as much of the elevated park as you feel like, with no entry fee.
Free entry
PlaceActivities
Bryant Park
A free Midtown pause behind the New York Public Library. Bring a book, find a chair and look up at the buildings around you.
PlaceOutdoors
Central Park
Choose a section rather than trying to cover everything: woodland paths, lakes and open lawns give Manhattan many different outdoor moods.