Richard Tucker Park — Attraction in New York

This is such a beautiful little oasis in Manhattan. I’ve loved going here to just sit and think or study or chat with friends. It’s really peaceful and away from the street a bit. Plus it’s surrounded by such amazing architecture. Juilliard is such a beautiful school and has some really interesting buildings to looks at. There’s a grassy area (pictured) that is built onto a really cool wavy structure so it feels like rolling hills. Kind of fun. It’s fun to see all the Juilliard students walking around and studying nearby. There are so many talented people around and you get to kind of just take it all in. They have really fun and surprisingly comfortable benches here. They are cement, but contoured in a way that makes them rather...

Richard Tucker Park, located at the bustling intersection of Broadway and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan, is a small but significant triangle of green space adjacent to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. This park is named after the renowned tenor Richard Tucker (1913–1975), who had a distinguished 30-year career with the Metropolitan Opera. A bronze portrait bust of Tucker, created by artist Milton Hebald, sits atop a granite pedestal inscribed with the titles of 31 operas in which Tucker performed. Unveiled in 1979 as a gift from Tucker’s wife, Sara, and the Richard Tucker Music Foundation, the park not only celebrates the legacy of the opera star but also serves as a tranquil spot for relaxation and reflection in the heart of...

Lovely little square off Lincoln Center and Century 21 department store with movable seating and tables, also used as a farmer's market on Saturdays. Lincoln Center Business Improvement District has a stand with tourist information about the area and a staff member to provide info. Good place to sit and eat your lunch/dinner Halal meal from the nearby Halal cart in front of Century 21. No free wifi unless you can 'catch'' the wifi signal from the subway station - this could change, so confirm in...