Greenacre Park — Attraction in New York

A small oasis in the concrete jungle. This is not a park in the traditional sense. There is no grass, there are no fields, and there is no space to frollick! It is a man made garden situated between tall buildings, sitting on concrete beckoning you to take respite. A few minutes here may provide you enough solace to go back and face the tyrannical downpour of noise, pollution, and madness of NYC. There are plenty of cafe style chairs and tables, and garden beds tucked neatly into sculpted sections. The highlight is the waterfall that cascades down a constructed stone wall from water that piped to run half way around the perimeter of this slice of heaven, flowing over stone pathways, with sweet little trickling streams that fall from the walls that enclose this little sanctuary. Beeping horns, yelling taxi cab drivers, and angry humans are drowned-out by the rushing water. Ahhh peace.

There is a very small concession for tea, coffee, and snacks but it was closed the day we visited- Sunday.

The only negative to this garden-hole in the wall are the humans smoking weed. Funny how these smokers never notice how badly they smell of skunk. The smell of cigarettes is less potent and disturbing to the senses. If you close your eyes perhaps you can convince yourself that the smell truly is from a skunk, in its natural habitat of this fairytale garden deep...

I love small private park by the synagogue and am impressed by its cleanliness and the kindness of the staff. It is the safest sanctuary in the city.

Chatting to their park rangers, amazing gentlemen, I learned about the hard work they put into maintaining the park – from washing the streets at 6-7am daily to cleaning the park multiple times a day.

In addition to the cleanliness, the design of the park is absolutely gorgeous. They always have seasonal plants, I love the stone tiles on the wall, and of course the waterfall in the back of the park gives a soothing white noise. I come here not only when I am passing by, but when I want to meditate or focus or relax. Especially when the park is less busy, it gives so much serenity in my mind.

I have nothing but respect and gratitude for their dedication, making this park a beautiful and welcoming place to visit, and the safe place in our...

On a muggy New York day when the city feels like it’s wrapped in a warm, damp towel, stumbling upon Greenacre Park is like finding a secret level in the game of urban survival. The soothing waterfall drowns out the street noise, and while we were definitely sweating (the humidity doesn’t spare anyone), there’s something oddly refreshing about sitting by cascading water in the middle of steel and concrete.

The space is small but thoughtfully designed—lush greenery, shaded seating, and a kind of hush you rarely get in Midtown. It’s not air-conditioned, obviously, but the microclimate it creates is a balm.

Come for a quiet coffee, reflective journaling moment, or just to briefly escape the sensory overload of Manhattan. Bring a fan if it’s summer—stay for the peace either way.

There’s a small cafe(Carol’s Cafe) that offers...