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Bella Abzug Park

Tourist attraction Park

Paved metropolitan open space with fountains, a kids' play area, seating & restrooms. People often mention park, nice, time, people, area, Hudson,


Address

542 W 36th St., New York, NY 10018

Website

www.nycgovparks.org

Contact

(212) 239-1619

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (4.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Monday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 6 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: park (22) nice (11) time (7) people (7) area (7) Hudson (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Lhynnix 4 years ago on Google • 246 reviews
    Amazing architecture. First time being here. And i loved the amazing puzzle of how they build this place. Just amazing. I had a big smile looking at this piece of art. Walked all the way up. It has 8 floors as you may count it. I can see the Hudson River and the tall building around it just made the place really cool. Also, a shopping center next to it, if you love shopping and food to buy. Free entrance NO FEE. Just be there early to get a ticket and time you will be entering the place. The line gets long really quick. The place open until 10pm is the last time to enter.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher H. 3 years ago on Google
    Very picturesque! The city's just gotta help all the homeless gathered in the cold and stop just ignoring them. But my 19 year old cat, Audrey, LOVES the park! A lot of people come to pet her and take her picture!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JoAnn 4 years ago on Google • 399 reviews
    Wonderful structure. We had great time inside to take photos from different angles. Good views too. It's worth to spend your valuable time to visit the Vessel. Amazing design. Disabled people also can come to visit. There is elevator to the top level.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ryan S. 1 year ago on Google • 119 reviews
    Within view of Vessel, this park is surprisingly serene. At sundown, the entire open block is filled with a wonderful reflected brilliance from the surrounding glass clad buildings. You can sit on a section of the distressed wood slate benches, above the last stop on the 7 and for a moment feel as though you might be anywhere
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 John M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice park and there's a great view in 3 directions. The parks big feature, the Oculus looked super cool, but was closed- on a nice april day. So I'm not sure how often it's open. It's located, obviously, next to the Javitz Center. Not a bad place to chill out on a break during any convention
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Errol Eats E. 4 years ago on Google • 198 reviews
    Cool architecture. Nice mall surrounding the sculpture. We tool the stairs to the top and it was not too hard at all. Every level feels like it's own dimension. Kids loved it. Food is average at best and from vendors. Good for families. Great photo opportunity. Not much more to it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Burt S. 6 months ago on Google • 375 reviews
    Bella Abzug Park is a three block long rectangle of park space in Manhattan. Located between 34th and 36th Streets just north of the Hudson Yards complex, it provides a few blocks of respite from the hustle of the city. It is primarily a passive park with plentiful shade, walking paths and benches, and a small playground. Its' icon however, is a series of colorful fountains in the center. The park is named after one of the late Bella Abzug, one of New York's most colorful politicians of the 1970s who was an ardent supporter of women's rights, among other causes. On a light note, many people nationally were introduced to (and remember) her for being immortalized in a classic SNL interview with hard of hearing correspondent Emily Littella, who first addressed her as "Stella" and then asked her why, upon announcing her candidacy for office, was she "throwing her cat in the ring"? A classic sketch, and she was a good sport about it.

  • 4/5 Akshit M. 10 months ago on Google • 67 reviews
    The vessel is just beautiful. We visited the place during the night at around 3 am and there was no one to disturb. The entire place to us. Clicked some amazing photos. And just sat there gazing at the beautiful masterpiece
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mike r. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place to take your partner after a date
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 blaze_plays11 - Y. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a nice clean park. I took pictures with Kong Kong and walked around with my son. It's a nice place to relax. Vendors also provided food for a fee if you get hungry. Recommended for everyone looking for a nice park.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roland L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great area in NYC, Hudson Yards, clean, restrooms, fantastic views. New subway stop to location.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Supreme Singh M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a real good secret park! If you want a nice meal, and a nice conversation with somebody that's important to you, this is the park to go. It is easy to miss, since it has a lot of foliage around it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shri G. 8 months ago on Google
    Take the time off and have rest here after the hectic of Hudson yard. It looks as if you are no more in New York.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anita S. 8 months ago on Google • 111 reviews
    Was a great event " Vinyl Night" very mature people 40's + mainly so no foolish people behavior. Everyone friendly & the music great which I grew up listening to.

  • 5/5 Fernando M. 3 months ago on Google • 83 reviews New
    Very beautiful even in the winter time with the lights really come together look awesome and is jstu across the street from the Wessel

  • 3/5 Joe S. 5 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    On it's own this is a nice park area, but next to the Vessel, the Shops at Hudson Yard, and the Highline it feels underwhelming. Still it's a good spot if you're looking for a quiet place to sit and relax. And it has a public restroom.

  • 5/5 Stacey P. 6 months ago on Google
    Bella Abzug Park (just found out its name), is a little known area near the Jacob Javitz Center. Great seating area with greenery around the area and fountains of flowing water during the warmer seasons. There are a few homeless people who may sleep on a bench or so due to the tranquility of the space.

  • 5/5 Robert F. 9 months ago on Google
    It's a nice little park. It does not have grass. It is all paved. It has fountains, a playground and a concession stand. On Thursday nights in the summer it has a live DJ and dancing.

  • 5/5 Rav C. 3 months ago on Google New
    Bustling with people, Christmas decoration every where. Well maintained.

  • 5/5 Nick R. 8 months ago on Google
    Less busy area of Hudson yards with clean parks and streets.

  • 5/5 Sonia 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice park with pretty fountains! Loved the big red apple outside the park. Walked through the park to the vessel. Would’ve loved to see the inside of “The Vessel” since it looks like such an architectural masterpiece from the outside but unfortunately for us it was not open.

  • 5/5 Lyndya L. 9 months ago on Google
    Did not know all of these wonderful tourist sites were in this location. Will definitely see all of the sites on the next visit.

  • 4/5 Rogue A. 9 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    We went to sit around the park and it was very very chilly that we had to take shelter from the wind. There were many halal food carts around to curb those hunger pangs. We didnt get a chance to go up as it was almost closed when we went down from the edge. If you wish to admire the unique design, you can visit it.

  • 3/5 Lee H. 10 months ago on Google
    It’s okay, a nice place to stop if you have kids in the area, but not very extensive, no swings or anything, just a climbing dome.

  • 5/5 Justin B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little park to let the kids run off some steam.

  • 5/5 Adati T. 1 year ago on Google
    Quiet and beautiful park! Wish it was utilized more. It has access to a lot of places across the city! There are sitting benches and the atmosphere is usually quiet and serene.

  • 4/5 Tim B. 1 year ago on Google
    This park (the kids part) has potential, but far too many dudes smoking grass all around it. Good rubber flooring and climbing structures. Bathroom too, just north.

  • 5/5 Anne F. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice little park. We were there to see a band play in a free end of summer concert. Plenty of tables and benches to sit at with a snack. Would go again.

  • 5/5 Carlos S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place. Relaxing and quiet at night.

  • 3/5 Jose M. 1 year ago on Google
    The park is quiet and beautiful. A place to rest from the busy city sounds and large crowds. The park is well lit, but like anything in New York City once dark enough the rats came out. To many to feel confortable sitting there.

  • 5/5 Steven M. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place to visit, either with your friends or significant other. Better to go on a nice day though


Call (212) 239-1619 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dog park
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance

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