2017

BRYANT PARK BY THE NUMBERS

14 hand painted

animals dot the

park’s custom made

carousel.

The park’s beloved

Lawn occupies

1.1 acres, approximately

the size of a

football field, and

is resodded once

each year with grass

grown in New Jersey.

4,300 movable

chairs and 900

tables for visitors.

300,000+ skaters enjoy NYC’s only free admission ice rink every winter.

The New York Public

Library houses

1.5 million books three feet

below the park’s

surface.

Approximately

12 million people visit the

park each year.

The park hosts

1000+ free public events,

performances,

and activities.

Map

+Guid

e

BryantPark

Thanks to our Premier Partners:

bryantpark.org

2017

BRYANT PARK BY THE NUMBERS

14 hand painted

animals dot the

park’s custom made

carousel.

The park’s beloved

Lawn occupies

1.1 acres, approximately

the size of a

football field, and

is resodded once

each year with grass

grown in New Jersey.

4,300 movable

chairs and 900

tables for visitors.

300,000+ skaters enjoy NYC’s only free admission ice rink every winter.

The New York Public

Library houses

1.5 million books three feet

below the park’s

surface.

Approximately

12 million people visit the

park each year.

The park hosts

1000+ free public events,

performances,

and activities.

Map

+Guid

e

BryantPark

Thanks to our Premier Partners:

bryantpark.org

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BRYANT PARK

Park Hours April7am–10pm

May7am–11pm

June – SeptemberMon – Fri: 7am–midnight

Sat and Sun: 7am–11pm

October – December7am–10pm

Lawn New YorkPublic Library

Le Carrousel

BryantParkGrill

BryantParkCafé

ArtCart

RestroomsPing Pong

Pétanque

HeiskellPlaza

Kubb

PuttingGreen

Games + Chess

ReadingRoom

Sixth Avenue

FountainTerrace

UpperTerrace

FifthAvenueTerrace

42nd Street

40th Street

Fifth Avenue

ThePorch

Joe Coee

Le PainQuotidien

Wafels& Dinges

BreadsBakery

Visit bryantpark.org for more information.

Free public WiFi Connect to network Bryant Park Public WiFi

Management may close the park when conditions are considered unsafe for patrons as a result of weather or necessary maintenance.

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ABOUT US

Bryant Park is one of the world’s busiest public

spaces. More than 12 million people per year visit

the park to enjoy over 1,000 free events including

winter activities, cultural programming, daily

amenities, and the park’s lush gardens featuring

seasonal displays.

Once a potter’s field, the site of the Croton

Distributing Reservoir, and a Civil War

encampment, Bryant Park boasts a rich history.

Named for Romantic poet and civic reformer

William Cullen Bryant, the park was officially

born in 1884 and became home to the New York

Public Library when the Beaux-Arts building was

completed in 1911.

Each winter, the Lawn is transformed into NYC’s

first and only free admission ice skating rink,

surrounded by the Holiday Shops and The Lodge,

a popup bar and food hall. Bank of America

Winter Village hosts a Christmas Tree skate show

with performances from Olympic skaters, Santa’s

Corner, FrostFest with bumper cars on ice, and more.

A stroll through the park reveals eight monuments,

from the park’s namesake to Mexican national

hero Benito Juarez. Others include author and

poet Gertrude Stein, German writer and statesman

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and reform leader

Josephine Shaw Lowell.

To learn more about the park’s history and

architecture, join our public tour of the park

every Wednesday from 11am-11:45am. Register at

bryantpark.org or email tours@urbanmgt.com for

groups larger than six.

THINGS TO DO

The Lawn A popular sunbathing and lunch destination that

draws thousands of users a day, the Bryant Park

lawn is planted anew each spring. Signature events,

like Bryant Park Movie Nights presented

by Netflix, are hosted on the Lawn amid a canyon

of skyscrapers.

Le CarrouselLe Carrousel features brightly colored animals and

French cabaret music. $3 per ride or buy a discount

card to enjoy 10 rides for $20.

ActivitiesPerfect your golf swing at the putting green, hone

your moves at the ping pong tables, and learn

drawing skills at the Art Cart. Other activities

throughout the park include pétanque, kubb, chess,

backgammon, and even board games. Check out

the open-air Reading Room for literary happenings,

magazines, books, and writing workshops.

Events and ClassesThe park is home to a multitude of free classes

including tai chi, fencing, beekeeping, and the world’s

largest outdoor yoga series. Bryant Park Picnic

Performances presented by Bank of America offers

world-class performances in areas of dance, theater,

and music.

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AMENITIES

RestroomsLocated near the 42nd Street mid-block crossing,

the restrooms have won widespread praise and

provide New Yorkers with luxurious public facilities

open to everyone. A recent renovation solidified

their status as, in the words of a former New York

City Department of Parks Commissioner, “the gold

standard for park comfort stations.”

Compost ConciergeDiscard your food scraps at our collection

points in the park, and help reduce our impact

on landfills.

BRYANT PARK SHOPShop Bryant Park for apparel, home goods,

and gifts that evoke New York City’s beloved

town square.

shop.bryantpark.org

FOOD

Bryant Park GrillServing up fine American fare, the Bryant Park Grill

allows visitors to take advantage of a beautiful

setting on the park’s Upper Terrace with a full bar

and rooftop dining.

Bryant Park CaféLong established as one of the city’s premiere

after-work hotspots, the Bryant Park Café offers

Manhattan’s ultimate al fresco drinking and dining

experience. The Café is open daily from mid-April

until late October, weather permitting.

The PorchKick back with swings, food, and drinks at

this lively outdoor bar, featuring a fire pit in

colder months.

Food KiosksThe park is home to four year-round food kiosks,

serving a selection of sandwiches, salads, coffee,

and sweets. Open daily, enjoy fare from Le Pain

Quotidien, Wafels & Dinges, Breads Bakery,

and Joe Coffee.

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AND THAT’S NOT ALL! Pick up all four brochures to learn more about Bryant Park. Events are subject to change; visit bryantpark.org for the latest info.

Comments? Suggestions? 212-768-4242 info@bryantpark.org

12Visit bryantpark.org for more information.

BRYANT PARK CORPORATION

(BPC) This private, not-for-profit company was

founded in 1980 to renovate and operate Bryant

Park in New York City. BPC is funded by income

from concessions, corporate sponsors and events,

as well as an assessment on neighboring properties,

and does not accept government or philanthropic

monies. In addition to providing security, sanitation,

and horticultural services, BPC offers restaurants,

food kiosks, world-class restrooms, and a wide

range of free events throughout the year. The

Midtown Manhattan park is visited by more than

12 million people each year and is one of the

busiest public spaces in the world.

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2017

BRYANT PARK BY THE NUMBERS

14 hand painted

animals dot the

park’s custom made

carousel.

The park’s beloved

Lawn occupies

1.1 acres, approximately

the size of a

football field, and

is resodded once

each year with grass

grown in New Jersey.

4,300 movable

chairs and 900

tables for visitors.

300,000+ skaters enjoy NYC’s only free admission ice rink every winter.

The New York Public

Library houses

1.5 million books three feet

below the park’s

surface.

Approximately

12 million people visit the

park each year.

The park hosts

1000+ free public events,

performances,

and activities.

Map

+Guid

eBryantPark

Thanks to our Premier Partners:

bryantpark.org