New York | Greenacre Park, a hidden oasis in the city ๐ฆ๐ฟ
New York, a city of towering skyscrapers, excels at creating small, lively spaces amidst the concrete jungle, adding vitality and charm from a pedestrianโs perspective. ๐๐ฃ Greenacre Park, located in Midtown, is just such a unique retreat. ๐ฟ๐๏ธ Three-tiered waterfalls cascade down a undulating stone wall, tall honey locust trees provide shade, and a retro yet modern brick pavilion offers a cool respite. ๐ณ๐ง Lightweight tables and chairs can be moved around freely, and a small refreshment kiosk greets visitors at the entrance, all contributing to a perfect escape from the cityโs hustle and bustle. ๐๐ช๐ฝ๏ธ Many nearby office workers come with their lunches, and quite a few tourists follow the sound of the water. ๐ฅช๐จโ๐ผ๐ฉโ๐จ I went during the peak of summer, bought a Starbucks, and sat inside listening to the water, feeling cool and refreshed. โ๏ธ๐ง๐ Greenacre Park is a private garden owned by the Greenacre Foundation, and has been freely open to New Yorkers and tourists since its completion in 1971. ๐ท๐ฝ Itโs not far from MoMA, Grand Central Terminal, and the Roosevelt Island Tram, so you can stop by if youโre in the area. ๐จ๐๏ฟฝ Teleport ๐ Greenacre Park ๐ Summer hours: 8am-8pm โผ๏ธ No pets, tripods, or commercial photography allowed. Smoking and alcohol are prohibited. ๐๐ซ๐ซ #NewYork #NewYorkLife #NewYorkDaily #NewYorkAttractions #NewYorkMidtown #MyCityDiary #UrbanMemories #Waterfall #NewYorkParks
