Bryant Park
8.2Locals Score / 10#7 of 13 Parks & Outdoors in New York City
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Bryant Park is a manicured green square behind the New York Public Library, a favorite Midtown lunch and lounging spot. Grab a free chair on the lawn, play ping-pong or petanque, and in winter enjoy the seasonal ice rink and holiday market. It is small and extremely popular, so seats fill fast on sunny days.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
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| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.2/10- Value10.0
- Iconic7.5
- Excellence8.0
- Crowd level7.5
- Authenticity8.0
- Accessibility9.5
Nearby in Ask New York City
- New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman BuildingAttraction0.07 km · 1 min walk
- Madame GeorgeBar0.35 km · 4 min walk
- SUMMIT One VanderbiltAttraction0.37 km · 5 min walk
- PavéCafé0.38 km · 5 min walk
- Jimmy's CornerBar0.39 km · 5 min walk
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