What is the only private park in NYC?

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.

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Owners enjoy a coveted key for exclusive access to Gramercy Park, Manhattan's only private park.

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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.

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Gramercy Park Key — Who Gets One? 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. Each abutting unit can receive up to two keys.

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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.

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Primarily residential, Hyde Park was the birthplace and home of President Franklin D. Roosevelt; he and his wife, Eleanor, are buried there at his family estate (290 acres [117 hectares]), which has been a national historic site since 1944.

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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.

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With 42 million visits a year, Central Park is one of the most visited urban parks in the country and one of the most popular destinations in New York City.

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Top Ten Largest Parks:
  • Pelham Bay Park Bronx 2,765 acres.
  • Greenbelt, Staten Island 1,778 acres.
  • Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx 1,146 acres.
  • Flushing Meadows/Corona Park, Queens 898 acres.
  • Central Park, Manhattan 843 acres.
  • Marine Park, Brooklyn 798 acres.
  • Bronx Park, Bronx 718 acres.
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West End Ave. and Amsterdam Ave. Septuagesimo Uno is frequently called New York City's smallest park. While there are smaller parks in the city, this park packs a big punch for Upper West Side residents! Built in the late 1960s as part of Mayor John V.

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Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx: There is a plaque that commemorates the victory on Glover's Rock, which was named for Colonel John Glover who triumphantly led the 843 American soldiers against 4,000 British. It is New York City's largest park property at 2765.5 acres.

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Central Park is New York's largest urban park and one of the biggest in the world, with 843 acres.

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

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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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