Gramercy Park

Gorgeous, Elegant, Key-entrance-only park between 20th and 21st streets in Manhattan.

It is a private park, you have to have a key to get in. The public can only walk along the fence. Looks really nice from the outside.

It is a private park, you can just walk along fence 😉

Exquisite, tranquil & lush garden oasis in the heart of Gramercy. Lots of benches to sit upon and spaces to be left alone. You’ll need a key to enter.

The heart of an old New York neighborhood. Surrounded by some of New York's most iconic brownstones and private clubs including 'The Players' (a club founded by Edwin Booth for members of the theater community) and the National Arts Club. Enjoy the charming streets and old brownstones, visit O'Henry's favorite Tavern (Pete's Tavern, Est.1864) and enjoy this lovely New York neighborhood. Unfortunately the park itself is open only to residents of the surrounding area and not open to
the general public. The statue at the center of the park is the great American Shakespearean actor Edwin Booth. Estranged brother to John Wilkes Booth who assassinated President Lincoln, casting a stain on an otherwise great family who contributed much to our countries theatrical heritage.

I love taking long walks through the city on Sundays, wandering aimlessly like I'm Ibn Battuta. Not all those who wander are lost hahahaahahaah.

I am walking west on E 20th St and see the most well kept, beautiful park I have seen in long time. Especially in NYC.

Flowers are BLOOMING a beautiful white-ish pink straight out a Monet painting. Think the Japanese Cherry Blossom that bloom in the spring (yeah I've been to Japan haha *smiley face*).

Cobblestone streets line the entry and exits, and it is how I imagine the Medici's private grounds would have been if they were influenced by the Japanese.

I took a few laps around the outside of the park, trying to find an entrance but every gate was locked so I was a bit confused. However, I saw people in there so I opened my Yelp app to get some intel.

I saw that this was a private park for residents of the surrounding area only. Now I wanted to get in 100x more.

I thought about jumping the fence, but that just would have been in bad taste.

I began to circle this park like a Hawk circling a small mammal in the desert, waiting for my opportunity to strike.

Jk. I think it's important to respect the exclusivity.

But as two gentleman were walking out, I took a hard first step in and as I thought it would be funny to see how they reacted.

They were a little startled and then laughed in relief when I said I was just messin. I probably shouldn't have done that. Idk, sometimes I just do think for my own entertainment but that may be a selfish endeavor. Sorry fellas.

Would love to actually get in here and post up one day!!!

If you're looking for a classic New York City experience, Gramercy Park is the perfect spot - but you have to know someone who resides and have access to it. This private park is surrounded by stately brownstones, and its classic landscaping is a great place to enjoy a peaceful stroll. Gramercy Park is especially lovely in the winter, when the trees are dusted with snow and the air is crisp and clear. Whether you're visiting New York for the first time or you're a lifelong resident, Gramercy Park is definitely worth a visit, from the outside