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Ralph Bunche Park

Tourist attraction Park

Memorial dedicated to the memory of a political scientist & Nobel Peace Prize winner.


Address

1st Ave. &, E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017

Website

www.nycgovparks.org

Contact

(212) 639-9675

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (82 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 6 AM to 1 AM
  • Thursday: 6 AM to 1 AM
  • Friday: 6 AM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 6 AM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 6 AM to 1 AM
  • Monday: 6 AM to 1 AM
  • Tuesday: 6 AM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Bobby D. 2 years ago on Google • 249 reviews
    A very nice quaint place in the midst of NYC to sit, relax, and reflect.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Michael S. 4 years ago on Google • 157 reviews
    Were I Ralph Bunche, I might be somewhat dismayed by the dirty stained walls and architecturally suspect obelisk that purported to honor me. At least there’s a good view of the UN building from behind the fenced-off, sickly vegetation.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 G A. 4 years ago on Google • 2799 reviews
    The best spot to view and photograph the UN building! Nice that they named it after the first African-American to receive a Nobel Peace Prize. Every now and then, there's protests and demonstrations, I guess because of the park's location.

  • 5/5 Mike J. 6 years ago on Google • 311 reviews
    Nice and quiet park with some amazing views. The homeless people mostly leave you alone.

  • 4/5 Diane D. 1 year ago on Google • 287 reviews
    Beautiful flowers, plants and trees cultivated by volunteers.

  • 4/5 shimmeringpath 3 years ago on Google • 259 reviews
    Pretty little park near the UN on 42nd and 1st Ave , in spring there appears to be hydrangea growing here as well as ivy on a wall . It's small tho

  • 4/5 Misha C. 4 years ago on Google • 201 reviews
    Be warned there is an insane amount of homeless folks that sleep on the benches under the scaffolding along the apartments.

  • 5/5 Imelda M. 2 years ago on Google • 120 reviews
    It was crowded but still a good place to visit.

  • 4/5 Timothy S. 2 years ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Adequate. Because JD mocked and made fun if me multiple times- multiple occasions that even M.R witnessed. But he was much nicer ahfter...

  • 5/5 QuebeqGoneBBQ 2 years ago on Google
    Nice secluded park in mid town.

  • 4/5 Emre C. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice little park

  • 5/5 Kelly A. 2 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Very clean and modern. Good and quiet away from the Time Square crowd.


Call (212) 639-9675 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


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

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