Columbus Park, New York City

Name: Columbus Park
Address: 49 Mulberry St, New York City, 10013, United States
Telephone: (212) 639-9675

#791 among attractions in New York City

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Columbus Park formerly known as Mulberry Bend Park, Five Points Park and Paradise Park, is a public park in Chinatown, Manhattan, in New York City that was built in 1897. During the 19th century, this was the most dangerous ghetto area of immigrant New York, as portrayed in the book and film Gangs of New York. Back then, the park's site was part of the Five Points neighborhood, in the area known as Mulberry Bend, hence its alternative names. It was renamed Columbus Park in 1911, in honor of Christopher Columbus. Today, the park often serves as a gathering place for the local Chinese community, where "the neighborhood meets up here to play mahjong, perform traditional Chinese music.. practice tai chi in the early mornings." ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°42'54"N, 74°0'1"W

Address

49 Mulberry StDowntown Manhattan (Chinatown)New York City 10013 United States

Contact

(212) 639-9675

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Day trips

Columbus Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: 280 Broadway, Foley Square, African Burial Ground National Monument, Manhattan Municipal Building.

~1490 ftW
Shopping, Department store
280 Broadway, New York City
8 min walk • 280 Broadway, also known as the Marble Palace, stands as a testament to New York City's rich architectural and commercial history. Located at the corner of Broadway and Chambers Street in lower Manhattan, this grand building was originally constructed in 1845 and is...
~730 ftW
Park, Monuments and statues, Art gallery
Foley Square, New York City
4 min walk • Foley Square, also called Federal Plaza, is a street intersection in the Civic Center neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City, which contains a small triangular park named Thomas Paine Park.
~1170 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
African Burial Ground National Monument, New York City
6 min walk • African Burial Ground National Monument is a monument at Duane Street and African Burial Ground Way in the Civic Center section of Lower Manhattan, New York City. Its main building is the Ted Weiss Federal Building at 290 Broadway.
~1170 ftSW
City hall
Manhattan Municipal Building, New York City
6 min walk • The David N. Dinkins Municipal Building is a 40-story, 580-foot building at 1 Centre Street, east of Chambers Street, in the Civic Center neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City The structure was built to accommodate increased governmental space demands after the 1898 consolidation of the city's five boroughs.
~940 ftSE
Church, Greek Revival architecture
St. James Roman Catholic Church, New York City
5 min walk • St. James' Roman Catholic Church is located at 32 James Street between St. James Place and Madison Street in the Two Bridges neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City.
~1130 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of the Most Precious Blood, New York City
6 min walk • The Church of the Most Precious Blood is a Roman Catholic parish located in New York City. The parish is under the authority of the Archdiocese of New York, and is the National Shrine Church of San Gennaro.
~350 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
Church of the Transfiguration, New York City
2 min walk • The Church of the Transfiguration is a Roman Catholic parish located at 25 Mott Street on the northwest corner of Mosco Street in the Chinatown neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
~500 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Museum of Chinese in America, New York City
3 min walk • The Museum of Chinese in America is a museum in New York City which exhibits Chinese American history. It is a nonprofit 501 education and cultural institution that presents the living history, heritage, culture, and diverse experiences of Chinese Americans through exhibitions, educational services and public programs.
~560 ftNE
Neighbourhood, Arcade, Entertainment
Chinatown, New York City
3 min walk • Chinatown Fair Family Fun Center is a video arcade center located on Mott Street in Chinatown, Manhattan. Historically, the arcade catered toward competitive fighting games. The original arcade opened in 1944 and closed in February 2011, but reopened in May 2012 under different management.
~1130 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Mmuseumm, New York City
6 min walk • Mmuseumm is a modern natural history museum located in lower Manhattan in New York City, dedicated to its signature curatorial style of "Object Journalism" and draws parallels to the older cabinet of curiosities model.
~770 ftSE
Square
Chatham Square, New York City
4 min walk • Chatham Square is a major intersection in Chinatown, Manhattan, New York City. The square lies at the confluence of eight streets: the Bowery, Doyers Street, East Broadway, St. James Place, Mott Street, Oliver Street, Worth Street and Park Row.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Columbus Park open?

Columbus Park is open:

Monday 8 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 8 pm
Thursday 8 am - 8 pm
Friday 8 am - 8 pm
Saturday 8 am - 8 pm
Sunday 8 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Columbus Park?

Nearby attractions include Five Points, New York City (1 min walk), Church of the Transfiguration, New York City (2 min walk), New York County Courthouse, New York City (2 min walk), Museum of Chinese in America, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Columbus Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Columbus Park:

Metro

Chambers Street • Lines: J, Z (5 min walk)
Canal Street • Lines: J, Z (7 min walk)

Bus

Broadway & Franklin Street • Lines: M55 (7 min walk)
Madison Street & Catherine Street • Lines: M15, M15-Sbs (7 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 11/Wall Street Terminal (24 min walk)
Brookfield Place / Battery Park City Ferry Terminal (24 min walk)