![]() ![]() The line gets long so if you need to be elsewhere give yourself plenty of time. The different seasons bring different landscaping. It's not a large park so don't worry about getting lost. I do have to watch that the squirrels don't jump in my lap. I often carry my lunch with me in Spring and Summer. It's a great place for me to sit to rest during my long walks in Manhattan. I've been to this park on many occasions over the years. ![]() It's so centrally located for food and even has a Shake Shack (the original) inside the park.įlat out.it's just a magical place that's a joy and a respite inside the concrete jungle. There are also exterior benches that line the entire exterior of the park and the trees are beautiful. There is also a nice playground for little kids that usually seems crowded. It has gently curving pathways lined with benches, and you can usually catch a rotating art exhibit within the park. Maybe because there is so much history that surrounds the park, like the home of PT Barnum's museum of wonders, or just the Flatiron building. ![]() There is a certain aura and feel of yesteryear in this park that is one of those inexplicable NYC phenomena. From the big fountain in the center, near a handsome statue of Admiral Farragut (from the Civil war) to the smaller spouting fountain near the front entrance of the park, off of 23rd st. I could not, and would not give any of them less than 5 stars but this park holds a particularly classy and welcoming nature. The lesson of this random story is that Madison Square Park is a great place to enjoy, check it out whether you're a local or just visiting! I couldn't help but laugh myself so it was a win-win-win. I got startled, the squirrel ate the granola bar which fell to the ground, and the tourists laughed even more. I turned my head to a group of giggling tourists who were watching and as I looked back, the squirrel decided playtime was over and had jumped on my shoulder. Admittingly, in my dumb youth, I once teased a squirrel here with a granola bar by offering it and pulling back slightly (I was going to give it to him but wanted him to earn it). Speaking of animals, I find it both hilarious and pretty interesting when I come here and see tourists in awe of squirrels. For a few years, I had a desk overlooking said dog park and during stressful moments, took short breaks to watch lively action below. There's an awesome little dog park on the most west end of the park along 5th ave. perfect for eating lunch or just people or dog watching. There is often events going on that put on by local organizations in collaboration with the city and there is also a ton of bench seating all around the perimeter. The lines often get pretty long from noon to about 1:30pm, so if you're in the mood for it, avoid those times. Speaking of Shake Shack, how cool is that they have a location right in this park. You won't see trash lying on the ground, aside from the random table at Shake Shack, which gets cleaned up pretty quickly. The park is very well cared-for, both by the people who walk through it and also by the city workers (big ups to them!). Lately, whenever I see a visitor posing for photo for a selfie with the Flatiron building as a backdrop, I stop for a second (mentally that is as my feet usually keeping going so I'm not late for work) to appreciate the fact that I get to come here every week. Which is a shame because people come from all over the world just be here. While you won't see anyone throwing frisbee or biking trails here like other parks in New York, what do you find are a great combination of locals, folks who work in the nearby offices, and super happy tourists who are simply excited to here.Īs with most of us New Yorkers, I have often taken such spaces for granted in the past. This is easily one of my favorite parks in the city. ![]()
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