Madison Square Park
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New York
The experts at Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Love the birds and Squirrels :-)"(27 Tips)
"Great people watching and perfect for seeing the Flatiron Building"(21 Tips)
"Check out the art installations while you walk around."(9 Tips)
"Lovely during the summer to walk through and people watch."(15 Tips)
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A wonderful park for a sunny day with plenty of seating and tables. Loved meeting these sweet little guys (the tiny one has 3D-printed legs (wheels) and is famous because of that. Beautiful space.
Upvoted Mar 17
Julio IbarraMay 29, 2013While you're here enjoy a refreshing beverage and food at the local Shake Shack that's located near to the 23rd street entrance. There is also always something new in the park to see.
Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Best Park to visit if you want to relax, but still be steps away from all of the action. Grab a park bench along the 26th street side of the park, and write a poem.Upvoted Feb 8
Home to the original Shake Shack with outdoor seating in the park, views of neighboring Flatiron Building to the south, and Empire State Bldg to the north. If you're here to relax, try the north end.
Jeffrey ZeldmanJune 23, 2016When Central Park is too big, Union Square Park too dirty, Bryant Park too formal, Madison Square Park is just right!
A great spot to bask in Mother Nature’s glory in the middle of the city. Big enough to accommodate many but small enough to still be able to find your own little spot for finding your Zen.
Amazing views of the Empire State Building! Also, there's almost always an art exhibit on display here. Check the Madison Square Park website for details.
Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Shake Shack! But until it comes back you can take in some neat outdoor art, look at small dogs, or wonder how much you're gonna empty your wallet at Eataly
This is my favorite park! The OG Shake Shack location is in there park! There’s also a fountain, a playground, a dog park / dog run. They lawn opens up for visitors to lay in the grass for warm temps.- On of my favorite NYC parks. Well kept, and usually have different art installations and events throughout the year.
Alice ZulianiNovember 24, 2014Everyone visiting NY stops here to try their tasty burgers in the middle of Madison Square Park enjoying the Flat Iron view,so why don't do it? The queue can be long to see but the staff is super fast
Justin McKissickJuly 19, 2017Beautiful park, plenty of seating, really nice in the evenings. Shake shack always has a line, but it's worth the wait
This is a great place to hang out. The changing artwork in the main lawn is fun to see as well. It's a good place to go with a book and relax for a while, and often gets some light breezes through.- Jeffrey ZeldmanDecember 26, 2011A glorious park that is just the right size for the city, ringed by (mostly) great architecture that interacts pleasingly with the park's views of nature. A mini-Centra Park, if you will.
Food. Look out for the occasional food truck operating at the fringes of the park. Enjoy your food/drink at one of the many benches in the park, or on the grass
- Stephanie MoyersApril 29, 2018Beautiful park. Great people watching and perfect for seeing the Flatiron Building
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍April 28, 2019Pretty, clean park right off the subway with a clear view of the Flatiron Building. There's a Shack Shack on site and Eataly is right around the block, so you'd grab a bite while enjoying the outdoors- ℳ𝒶𝓎♍December 8, 2021A landmark park in the Flatiron district with plenty of green and nature. Lovely views of the Empire State Building and the Flatiron Building off 23rd/Broadway/Madison. New York parks never disappoint
Usually I just enjoy the park-ness (trees, benches, art) but once a year there's the BBQ Festival, and there's always Shake Shack.
B&H Photo VideoJanuary 4, 2012One of the best places for a quick rest in Midtown. The park features large lawns, lots of art work, Shake Shack, and squirrels that come right up to you and eat from your hand. Catch that on camera!
My local public park...what is there NOT to like? perfect size, various activity spaces (dog run, fountain, park benches, green lawns, art space, etc.) AND Shake Shack. 'nuff said.
Other than the pigeons and European tourists who have apparently never seen squirrel before, it is perfect. A great place for a quick walk or bite to eat. I love the constantly changing public art
The Corcoran GroupJanuary 6, 2012Besides the Shake Shack and the lines of people, check out the dog run, the views of the Flatiron, the featured art, the fountain and the Calexico Cart.
Affinia Hotel CollectionJune 13, 2014Madison Square Park is right next to the Flatiron Building, with plenty of benches and a Shake Shack in the center. It’s a nice place to eat or rest and regroup before continuing life in the city.
Recover Reputation, Online Management GiovincoOctober 25, 2017This is a jewel of a mini park. The center piece is usually the Public Art Fund sculpture, but there's a dog run, a children's area, a lawn and Shake Shack--along with benches.
Evan HiltonNovember 8, 2014Very nice park to sit down and relax in. There is some nice modern art through out the park and you can see the flat iron building. The flat iron district is a very neat area!
WhiskeyAvengerJune 17, 2018Awesome park for a stroll,to feed the pigeons,eat lunch,people watch or stare at my favorite building,The Flatiron Building.- Popular dog park, especially on weekends. Cordoned safe space for smaller breeds. Great for dog-owners to swap tips too👍🏼
Great place to see all dogs big and small, cats on leashes and squirrels aplenty.
They always have some great art work here. Ofc cannot ignore the beautiful fauntain in the middle of the park as well.great escape from our concrete jungle out there.
MJ DIEHLJuly 31, 2013Centrally located to everything relevant-- downtown- yet, still a good respite, if you have some kids and need to take a break: music, art, park creative workshops--there's always something going on!
The central location makes this a park a good meeting or resting place. Overall I find this park lacking the personality that many other NYC parks have (e.g. Wash Sq, Tompkins, even Riverside).- High Quality Tours HQTAugust 28, 2015Check out all of the beautiful instillation art! Learn more about this quaint place to sit and much more from our professional guides on a luxury tour today! #hqt #tournyc #luxurytoursofnyc #iloveny Read more
Visit for Shake Shack, stay for the revolving art collection that always features something new.
- High Quality Tours HQTSeptember 8, 2015Was the home of the arm and torch of the Statue of Liberty for six years to raise money for construction! Learn this and so much for on a luxury tour with our professional guides today! #toursofnyc Read more
Onur AvcıDecember 19, 2014The park is always full of people and plenty of benches for conservation. If you work in the area, the park is a great place to hang out before and after work.
Romancing Manhattan ToursAugust 15, 2012Did you know that the arm & torch of the Statue of Liberty was displayed here in this park in the late 1800s before the statue was unveiled in the harbor in 1886? It was used as an observation deck! Read more
Nadia IssaBellaDecember 14, 2015Make sure you check out the art installations. There's always one going on and it's the best thing in the park, aside from Shake Shack.
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014The park has become a hotbed for foodies, music junkies and art lovers alike, creating a vast array of events and things to see. Read more
- JessicaJuly 21, 2015I prefer this park over some of the other bigger parks because it is less crowded! Plus the original Shake shack is here which is always a favourite
Beautiful spot, especially in spring with all the trees in blossom. Great for people and dog watching!
Honghui YuNovember 2, 2014A great place for people- and dog-watching and there's a nice view of the Flatiron Building. Especially nice during the summer because of Shake Shack.
Romancing Manhattan ToursJanuary 21, 2012Did you know that the arm & torch of the Statue of Liberty was displayed here in this park in the late 1800s before the statue was unveiled in the harbor in 1886? It was used as an observation deck!
Afi Yellow-DukeJune 23, 2015Grab a seat, grab some Shake Shack, and stick around for the cool sculptures. Don't forget to look up!
New York HabitatNovember 2, 2011This is a beautiful park no doubt, but there's a reason it's crowded - Shake Shack. Endure the wait for one of the city's best burgers and chow down in the park for a fun lunch.
One of the nicest parks in the city, small but well maintained, plenty of activities and festivities in all weather
MetroFocusNovember 9, 2011Kate Levin of the NYC department of cultural affairs heralds the streets as an outdoor museum. Check out the various installations of public art here and read more about Kate’s favorites on MetroFocus Read more
the squirrels will eat out of your hand. watch out for the cross-dressing asian man who wears flowered flip flops and rides his bike. get here before 10am to see people doing qi gong near shake shack.
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Madison Square Park
Madison Ave (btwn E 23rd & E 26th St)
New York, NY 10010
United States
New York, NY 10010
United States
Madison Square Park, a seven-acre urban oasis, is located in the heart of Manhattan’s Flatiron District. The Madison Square Park Conservancy raises the funds that support lush and brilliant horticulture, park maintenance, park security and a variety of free cultural programs.
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