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Bowling Green
Broadway &, Whitehall St, New York, NY 10004, United States
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Ga
Review №1

Its impossible i missed this gem living here for 5 years! This small park is amazing. Amazing with the atmosphere. Its like a time capsule-as soon as you get there the noises of the busy streets around dim & all you want is sit there, watchwater in the fountain & listen to the birds singing. Id recommend to set the alarm to wake up :)

Ma
Review №2

Beautiful park. It’s a gorgeous oasis in the middle of downtown Manhattan. The landscaping is incredible. I’d recommend for a lunch break or a date. Great spot!

Jo
Review №3

Small and these days pretty quiet spot that is a gem in the heart of the city. Sometimes I’ll go and just sit and enjoy the sounds of the birds. The buildings tend to give the perfect shade so it’s always a nice spot to just enjoy.

ma
Review №4

Love this park it reminds me of an old time movie from the 1700s. The park lambs, benches, gates, atmosphere is so historic. Seems like im back in time in New York City love it!

Ro
Review №5

Not much to say other then the garden is well kept and the fountain is very peaceful and romantic to set and just chill, talk, read and have a picnic. Would go again!

Wr
Review №6

What a wonderful park that was.There was a lot to see, and I didn’t get to see everything due to limited time.I hope to travel there again and explore more.

Th
Review №7

Lovely little park in the heart of the city.

DA
Review №8

A very beautiful tiny historic park to relax during the spring, summer and fall. The spring flowers are beautiful. Just south of the charging bull.

Da
Review №9

Always great place to visit. Food n drinks and take a ferry ride to Staten island, liberty island or Ellis island just for fun

Jo
Review №10

Very beautiful place to visit and really take in the wall street and the buildings.

Se
Review №11

This is a great place to sit on a beautiful summers day and watch all of the wonderful people that are brought to this amazing city.

Uz
Review №12

It is small park but eye catching. This is where famous broad way street starts.

re
Review №13

I really love this place, is the best Brazilian food!

Jo
Review №14

Peaceful serene little park..non crowded ..has fountain..right at subway station.

Ri
Review №15

THIS IS NOT THE ONE YOU CAN SEE THE LIBERTY STATUE FROM! But very nice, the day was super cold so I couldnt enjoy much but the park was very clean!

We
Review №16

God bless the homeless!..NYC YALL GOTTA DO BETTER!

Da
Review №17

It cracks me up reading reviews of the oldest New York City sites written by tourists and Bowling Green is a great example. It is not just a park folks (and not just the waiting area for those taking pictures of The Wall Street Bull ) it is the oldest public park in all of New York City! It became a park in 1733. Not only that the wrought iron fence surrounding it is probably the oldest remaining wrought iron fence in the city too, dating to 1771! Sure, none of this is old by European or Middle Eastern standards but that makes it one of the oldest public spaces in the US. People are also generally unaware that this is where a statue of George the III stood, a lead statue, that was torn down and then melted down and at least some of it used for musket balls during the American Revolution.

Sa
Review №18

Nice place to relax.

Sh
Review №19

Nice green space (oldest public park in NYC per the signage). Small space in front of a museum (currently closed due to Covid) with lots of benches and flowers.

Bh
Review №20

Bowling Green (New York City) - WikipediaBowling Green (New York City) Bowling Green is a small public park in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City, at the southern end of Broadway, next to the site of the original Dutch fort of New Amsterdam. Bowling Green Fence and Park is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.Its near the raging bull and has lots of wind and energy..

Ki
Review №21

REFRESHING PLACE TO BE AT ALWAYS.

A
Review №22

First stop in the city on the 5 train bright station lots 2 see outside this stop if you know where to look .but honestly all u have 2 do is exit the station & you will run into plenty 2 c & do well HISTORICALLY speaking atleast you can sure get a eye full outside in the vicinity for sure .

An
Review №23

Seating and can feed pigeons while absorbing the activities around. Beautiful sculptures and landscaping.

Os
Review №24

An oasis in the middle of the financial distric. Well maintained historic park. Flower beds are beautiful well kept. An amazong place to sit and relax after a long walk thru the financial district. Close to the American Indian Museum and the charging bull. A must go park.

Jo
Review №25

D beautiful Charging bull & fearless girl is a famous tourist attraction, fantastic view at the custom house.

Be
Review №26

Great walk nice park and keep your eyes open due that you may run to someone famous at any giving time. NYC the financial district

Qa
Review №27

Nice park with decent sitting area.

Al
Review №28

It was a quiet place. Not too much people

Zo
Review №29

Nice walk in the park on a late Sunday morning

Mi
Review №30

I work a couple of blocks away! There’s always people around and the busyness I’d the #4 train makes it even better! Great place to guests from overseas since right there you have the Fighting Bull and close to historic landmarks and the Battery Park!

Pa
Review №31

One of the best public park in Manhattan. Tourists too focused to take a picture at the bull

Ke
Review №32

Pleasant park with a long history, right in the midst the busy surrounding streets. Near the Charging Bull and close to Castle Clinton and the waterfront.

Ro
Review №33

Beautiful place, a little bit of everything.

Pa
Review №34

Bowing green station is last station of downtown as well near to ferry terminal manhattan.

Da
Review №35

Lovely walk aling the river bank.

sa
Review №36

It’s a busy place with manny people moving around and it’s better to walk instead of using car.Manny people believe touching it is tradition and brings luck to them.The tourists came to visit New York will definitely come here.To see and take a snap with Bull.

El
Review №37

Great outdoor space in nyc

Co
Review №38

I Love Going There. Its So Peaceful!!!

Oz
Review №39

Very good place to drink coffee and read newspaper in the mornings.

ta
Review №40

Charging Bull great place to be very much accessible from Subway and battery park

Pe
Review №41

A pleasant oasis in FiDi.

su
Review №42

Love the park!

al
Review №43

It was very quite and have the place to yourself.

Ke
Review №44

THEY HAVE THE BULL CLOSE BY. IF I HAD A HANNDTRUCK IT WOULD BE MISSING

Ch
Review №45

Theres so many dights to see. The Bull, The American Indian Museum, The Ferry, Circle Line to see Statue of Liberty. Theres a French Christmas Market going on right now from 12/6 till 12/22. Most of all I love Battery Park. Its a beautiful and quiet place to enjoy.

Ma
Review №46

Nice park near the bull in downtown Manhattan Bowling Green stop. Spring time here is gorgeous and lots of benches to bring your lunch and eat here.

Wi
Review №47

Museum of American Indian superb

Mi
Review №48

If your in lower Manhattan, check this spot out! Pretty cool.

Pa
Review №49

Bowling green is a small crowded park in the NYC Financial District right next to Charging Bull (and at least for now, Fearless Girl). It is nice and green and a good respite from my 20km walk on the hot day that I visited while walking around the city. The seats were very welcome. Everyone seems to keep to themselves. There are no facilities. #accessible #letsguide

ER
Review №50

Its nice historical park which can tell us the story of Manhattan under Dutch territory

Iv
Review №51

This is a quaint little park lol. Its right by Wall Street, and next to the bull. Its a great place to rest, or even get to know a date better

Je
Review №52

Nice and small place to relax or even have your lunch there.

Ma
Review №53

A small green space with historical significance but if you didnt know that you might wonder what the fuss is. If you need a place to stop, eat your sandwich, and see some greenery while in the area, then yes, this is a good spot. Otherwise ...

My
Review №54

Small park which is right in front of One Bowling Green. Theres a fountain in the middle of it. Frankly, there are a lot of homeless folks all over the benches. Its also very noisy due to tourists and traffic on both sides of the park and the 4&5 trains running underneath. Youd be better off crossing the street and going to Battery Park.

OY
Review №55

Not a good time to visit in the winter time. A bit too cold. This is New Yorks first park. Not central Park. Central Park is man made. A few steps from here you have various Museums and touristy places.As always ENJOY NEW YORK!

Wi
Review №56

Great place to visit! Many historical sites in the park and vicinity. Family friendly moderate to heavy crowds depending upon day and time. Just try not to be annoyed by artists attempting to get you in their chairs for a sketch.

Ro
Review №57

Hot summer day, best breeze passes here. So I would say is a great place to sit down and cool if and see the busy city move. Also for some reason there is always seats available, as if people dont know you can take a seat inside the park. Also its nice to see the crowds from far near the bull statute. A nice seat surrounded by buildings.

Ol
Review №58

Nice bit of green in a city and 2 steps away from the charging bull. Not perticulary interesting but a good place to get away from the city.

Ma
Review №59

Bowling Green park is frequented by people that work in area and visitors that are waiting to take pictures with the famous bull sculpture. It is clean and has a lot seating but is full during the lunch crush. Its a great place to have a quick lunch.

Ni
Review №60

Amid the hustle and bustle of the city, this small park is an extremely nice place to just relax.

Vi
Review №61

Nice park where you can take a rest. Its in the middle of the financial part of the city

Jo
Review №62

On a motorcycle ️ ride to an Indian reservation

Ri
Review №63

Historic place. Tourists like me, live it. No bull!

Si
Review №64

Well-designed

Ju
Review №65

This is the center for the lower manhattan historic area, wall street district, battery park

Ad
Review №66

Nice little park to hang out in the midst of busy NYC life. Very close to battery park, ferry, wall Street. Right next to the charging bull and the national museum of the American Indian.

Ch
Review №67

Historic park located down in the financial district. Worth seeing!

Id
Review №68

I found this place fascinating. All the people traffic, the history involved etc. Although I grew up in N. Y., I never had a chance to get to know it. As a tourist, I really loved. Transportation, restaurants etc;all close by. I would recommend this to everybody. Go for a walk and enjoy.

Ga
Review №69

Its a place of great relief from work. Built I. The downtown wall street space, this space is a treat to eyes. You will find a lot many people juggling , cycling and doing a lot many unique things.Its a place not to be missed out whenever you plan to visit the street and downtown area

Ju
Review №70

It was such a beautiful view to sit there and just relax. Enjoy your time and get some fresh air while you can. Life is too beautiful to sit around and do nothing at all. Go out and enjoy yourselves. People from all over look soooo happy walking around and exploring new things that they never seen before. Great vibes to be around.

Bi
Review №71

Nice place but crowded

Ni
Review №72

The famous bull is here and it is worth waiting in the long line to get a picture with it.

Ma
Review №73

Body and soul vegan bakery with GLUTEN FREE a lot of options

Te
Review №74

Just amazing morning

Ro
Review №75

Nice Park.

Ho
Review №76

Nice place to spend some time reading and watching people specially during the rarely sunny days in New York

Sa
Review №77

This is near charging bull. One can relax for some time in the busy streets of newyork downtown.

Sk
Review №78

I love this area,Its so New York to me I sit ,listen to music,and just observe the people.

Me
Review №79

Nice to take the kids

Al
Review №80

Nice place to walk. Bull is nice, long line to take a picture.

Ed
Review №81

This is one of the nicest busiest park in the city as well known as it is Ive never really stayed in the park I usually pass by the park or cut through the park they have public bathrooms here clean & well kept by the staff its loaded with vendors selling all kinds of things food included soda water hot dogs etc its usually crowded with people especially the tour buses that leave here loaded with people so theres a lot happening and theres always police around making sure everything is ok so its a safe place to come too

Lu
Review №82

Its a beautiful & busy place...theres even a restaurant on the grounds towards the end of the park going into the direction of the Staten island ferry...I never knew of it until yesterday what the building was. Theres also a old time Pirates vessel tied down on the docks of the edge of the park facing the port toward facing outwards in the direction of The Statue of liberty.

Vi
Review №83

Busy place.. advise dont bring ur car

Ya
Review №84

Quaint little park with a fountain and red (and the occasional yellow) tulips in full bloom - Came here in early May. A nice place to relax and escape from all the buzz of FiDi.

As
Review №85

This spring the place was full of tulips. It looks really serene and calm.

SE
Review №86

Waterfront view

Sh
Review №87

Not much to say. It was a small metro park near the bull. Some bench se aw ting and is a good place to take a break.

Ka
Review №88

Really nice place to spend the afternoon

Ro
Review №89

Great park, well-maintained and historic. Close to many attractions in lower Manhattan and easily accessible by many subway lines. Very clean and safe. Take your photo with the famed Wall Street bull, a great NYC icon!

h.
Review №90

Good tourist destination!

J
Review №91

Right by the Native American Museum

Do
Review №92

We had a great day in Bowling Green.

Jo
Review №93

Public parkthree subway lines thereChristmas market open, very scenic right where Broadway startsno one is bowling

Ma
Review №94

Awesome piece of NY City. Welcomes you to the heart and shakers of Manhattan!

Ke
Review №95

Nice little park by the bull & girl. Good for a relaxed lunch break.

Ja
Review №96

Iconic park with statues, monuments and history. Views towards the Statue of Liberty.

Ol
Review №97

Great place to walk and to take a picture with famous Charging Bulls statue and new but also became famous Statue of fearless girl or just watch tourists taking pictures :)

La
Review №98

Alsace Christmas Market was a blast! Beautiful tree decorations, French ginger bread, hot wine

vi
Review №99

There is so many things too around this place , The Bull, Museum,Ferry, etc .

Ol
Review №100

Bowling Green is a small park near Battery Park where you might take a rest and enjoy the scenery and do some people watching. It is surrounded by the high-rises of Downtown Manhattan and you can feel the vib of the financial district, including hearing the cars on Broadway. A little piece of quietness in the middle of the hectic life in this part of the city. It is the oldest park in MYC by the way. I enjoyed it.

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  • Address:Broadway &, Whitehall St, New York, NY 10004, United States
  • Site:http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/bowling-green/
  • Phone:+1 212-639-9675
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:6am–7:30pm
  • Tuesday:6am–7:30pm
  • Wednesday:6am–7:30pm
  • Thursday:6am–7:30pm
  • Friday:6am–7:30pm
  • Saturday:6am–7:30pm
  • Sunday:6am–7:30pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:No
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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