Bryant Park

Bryant Park, a green jewel in the heart of New York

In the heart of Manhattan, a stone's throw from Fifth Avenue, Bryant Park is one of the most famous parks of New York. The New York audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this jewel of greenery, an oasis of relaxation surrounded by skyscrapers.

The green square of Midtown

Located behind the New York Public Library, Bryant Park extends over nearly four hectares in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. A true green square of this dense district, it offers lawns, seasonal gardens and many events throughout the year. Surrounded by skyscrapers, some of them eco-responsible, it offers a parenthesis of nature and relaxation much appreciated by New Yorkers.

What to see

Here you enjoy the lawns, the paths, the gardens and the seasonal events, in a green setting surrounded by skyscrapers. The park notably hosts, in winter, an ice rink and a Christmas market. It is a refreshing stop, ideal for a break in the heart of Midtown, near the library and Fifth Avenue.

Practical information

Bryant Park lies in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, behind the New York Public Library, near Fifth Avenue, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public park freely accessible during opening hours, which vary with the season; some events, like the winter ice rink, have their own conditions. It is best to check them before coming.

Where is Bryant Park?

In the heart of Midtown Manhattan, behind the New York Public Library, a stone's throw from Fifth Avenue.

What is there to do in Bryant Park?

Enjoy the lawns, the gardens and the seasonal events, including an ice rink and a Christmas market in winter, in the heart of Midtown.