Can you walk in Gramercy Park?

Gramercy Park is indeed lovely and quiet - mainly because it is a PRIVATE park with access given only to the 250 people who have keys. You can walk around it and peer in through the fence. There are also some lovely buildings facing the park including the fab New York Arts Club.



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This walled, two-acre park is one of New York's most exclusive green spaces. Only residents of the 39 buildings directly surrounding the park can access...

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No booze, no games, no pets, no entertainment - and keep off the grass: The rules for those with keys to Gramercy Park.

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Smoking. Smoking is not permitted in Central Park, including electronic cigarettes.

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Gramercy Park is the last surviving private park in Manhattan, and by far its most notable. This exclusive park can only be accessed by the owners of the 39 surrounding structures, members of the Players Club and National Arts Club, and guests of the Gramercy Park Hotel.

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Central Park spans 2.5 miles from top to bottom and is half a mile wide. It takes about an hour to walk at a brisk pace from top to bottom without stopping and much longer if you want to stop and appreciate any of its destinations. Be sure to wear good walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

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The keys (specially manufactured by Medeco) are impossible to duplicate. Exiting the park also requires a key. The keys are not just a privilege of the Gramercy home owners, as they are also bestowed upon the members of the Players Club, National Arts Club , Brotherhood Synagogue, and Cavalry-St.

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Central Park is the most popular park in New York for sure, but there may be another you find is the most beautiful park—it's all in the eye of the beholder. These parks are a must for locals and visitors alike.

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The 6 is the first Subway that goes to Gramercy Park in Manhattan.

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Stay on the paved roads, designated paths, and wide open spaces, and do not venture to the wooded areas such as the Rambles and North Woods. Have a plan. Even if you're wandering through parts of the park, know where your ultimate destination is so that you are wandering in the right direction.

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The vast majority of cases of crime and violence in the park occur at night. It may seem tempting to take a stroll in Central Park after dark, but it's safer to wait for the sun to come up. Generally speaking, you want to stay away from areas of the city when they are empty and deserted.

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