Greenacre Park

I went here today - and although it's a very small park, it has a beautiful waterfall and some lovely flowers. Also, there's a decent amount of seating when considering the small size. It was very peaceful and it's beautifully-maintained.

Refreshing pocket park
In midtown east, with pretty flowers, seating, & a man made water fall.

People come here on
their lunch break i notice, but also a nice place just to relax, read a book or do some work
On your phone.

I notice there is a spot to buy coffee & snacks but did not have a chance to check it out myself.

Fyi. No bathroom.

"A private space for public enjoyment" is the perfect description by one of the signs at the entrance. This plot is so tranquil off of 51st St (not too busy for Manhattan). You can buy snacks from the cafe stand or bring your own entertainment. Tables are available in the shade, not in the shade, down by the waterfall. If you're in Midtown, this is such a cute spot to bring people of all ages.

Greenacre Park is a favourite destination during my visits to New York. It is a calm, serene oasis in the middle of the city. There is a small snack counter for coffee and pastries. The Lady who runs the counter is personable, professional and very sweet.

An absolute hidden gem of a pocket park on 51st. Privately owned, but available to the public, it's tucked away from the hustle of 3rd Avenue. So quiet that I almost don't want to post a review and attract more attention to it. We snuck over here with our bagels as anyone who has ever been to Ess-a-Bagel knows it's nearly impossible to get a table, plus it's noisy and you always feel rushed.

It was a miserable rainy morning and we were very pleased to find a covered area and were the only ones in the park for most of our time there. It's gems like this that make you complexity forget you are in the city.

Lovely spot with a beautiful waterfall and public space to sit down and chill and/or eat your lunch. You really have to look for it.

This is a private park but the public can visit. It's beautiful, quiet and simply peaceful. I love it here.

As much as I like hitting up food spots when visiting NYC, my favorite places to check out are actually tiny parks scattered in the area like this one. Great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and even the waterfall here was built with the intent of drowning out the sounds of traffic and construction. Zen vibes in this park for sure. Very well-kept too with fine detail to the landscaping (on the left there's a raised terrace with additional seating and on the right there's a man-made brook leading to the waterfall). One of my favorite small parks (if not my favorite one) in NYC!

*As an extra tidbit, one of my favorite bakeries in NYC, Eclair Bakery, is within short walking distance. Great idea to grab some goodies there and enjoy them here!

What a hidden gem. One of the most serene places in NYC. Was thankful for the stroller ramp, but it would be too steep for someone alone in a wheelchair. I did see a wheelchair button but wasn't sure what it did.

This is an oasis in the middle of the concrete jungle that is Manhattan (not counting Central Park). I almost don't want to write this review as I don't want this place to get too crowded.

I stumbled upon this spot on a weekday evening and wandered in as I was mesmerized by the giant manmade waterfall that is nestled inside this quaint little park. There are seats and tables scattered all over and the best part is that it's mostly shaded (well during the time I went) so it was so relaxing to just sit there and read while listening to the sounds of the waterfall.

There's also a small kiosk at the entrance that sells food but I think it closes at 5.

This is a great spot to just take a break from walking and the summer heat.