Spread over two acres on the east side of Manhattan is Gramercy Park, one of only two private parks in New York City. (The other is in Sunnyside, Queens.) Few parts of New York represent wealth and exclusivity quite like this spot, which famously requires a key to enter.
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Since its gates were first locked in 1844, Gramercy Park has been accessible only to those who own a key. Those who live in its 39 surrounding townhouses, apartment buildings, and clubs hold the park in common.
Gramercy Park (/'græm?rsi/) is the name of both a small, fenced-in private park and the surrounding neighborhood that is referred to also as Gramercy, in Manhattan in New York City.
As a Shakespearean actor, Booth is thought to be responsible for founding the Players Club and erected a statue of him dressed as Hamlet in 1918. Gramercy Park is also known to be the birthplace of Teddy Roosevelt and most recently the brilliant film star James Cagney.
The city's ownership of all these parks is traced back to the Dongan Charter. Bowling Green Park, the first official park in New York, was established and named by a resolution of the Common Council on March 12, 1733.
Where do rich people park their cars in NYC? They either pay for a parking spot in their building's garage, or a garage nearby. Or if they own a private townhouse, some of those have their own private garage but those are rare.
Christmas Eve Is Your One Chance To Visit Gramercy ParkThis was not a decision made quickly or taken lightly, as the affected events are valued traditions.] No key? No problem! On Christmas Eve, you won't need a key to get into the exclusive Gramercy Park.