Manhattan Square Park, Rochester

#56 among attractions in Rochester

Park, Relax in park, Sport complex

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Facts and practical information

Manhattan Square Park, also known as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square, is an urban park located in Downtown Rochester, New York, in the East End District, adjacent to The Strong Museum. At approximately five acres, it is the largest park within the Inner Loop, which marks the boundary of the official downtown district. The park is open year-round and features an ice skating rink and live music venue. ()

Elevation: 525 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°9'14"N, 77°36'7"W

Address

353 Court StSouthwest Rochester (Downtown Rochester)Rochester 14607 United States

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+1 585-428-7541

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Manhattan Square Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Toy Hall of Fame, Sibley's, The Strong National Museum of Play, Little Theatre.

~530 ftS
Museum
National Toy Hall of Fame, Rochester
3 min walk • The National Toy Hall of Fame, nestled within the vibrant city of Rochester, New York, is a whimsical destination that celebrates the timeless joy of play. Established in 1998, this museum is a tribute to classic toys and games that have captured the hearts of children...
~1760 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
Sibley's, Rochester
9 min walk • Sibley's, Lindsay and Curr Building is a historic commercial building located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It was designed by noted Rochester architect J. Foster Warner and built for Sibley's in 1904.
~500 ftS
Museum, Children's museum, History museum
The Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester
3 min walk • The Strong National Museum of Play is part of The Strong in Rochester, New York, United States.
~1350 ftNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Little Theatre, Rochester
7 min walk • The Little Theatre in Rochester, New York, commonly known as "The Little" is a movie theatre located on historic East Avenue in downtown Rochester, New York and a modest non-profit multiplex specializing in art film, including independent and foreign productions outside the United States.
~970 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Geva Theatre Center, Rochester
5 min walk • Geva Theatre Center is a regional, not-for-profit, professional theatre company based in Rochester, New York. It is housed in an 1868 building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, located in Rochester at 75 Woodbury Boulevard.
~1450 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Eastman Theatre, Rochester
7 min walk • Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is the largest performance venue at the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester, located in downtown Rochester, New York.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Frederick Douglass–Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge, Rochester
11 min walk • The Frederick Douglass–Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge is a triple steel arch bridge carrying Interstate 490 over the Genesee River and New York State Route 383 in downtown Rochester, New York. The bridge, officially completed on June 18, 2007, replaced a 50-year-old multi-girder bridge situated in the same location.
~910 ftW
Park
Washington Square Park, Rochester
5 min walk • Washington Square Park is an urban park in Rochester, New York. It contains the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, erected in 1892.
~1390 ftN
Universities and schools
Eastman School of Music, Rochester
7 min walk • The Eastman School of Music is the music school of the University of Rochester, a private research university in Rochester, New York. It was established in 1921 by industrialist and philanthropist George Eastman.
~1200 ftW
Church, Cemetery
St. Mary's Church, Rochester
6 min walk • St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church and Rectory are located in downtown Rochester, New York. St. Mary's Parish was created in 1834 as Rochester's second Roman Catholic parish, after St. Patrick's Parish.
~1870 ftW
Bridge
Court Street Bridge, Rochester
10 min walk • Court Street Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It was designed by city engineer J. Y. McClintock, constructed in 1893, and spans the Genesee River. It has six shallow arches over the river and two arches over the Johnson and Seymour Raceway and Erie Canal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Manhattan Square Park?

Nearby attractions include Five Star Bank Plaza, Rochester (2 min walk), The Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester (3 min walk), National Toy Hall of Fame, Rochester (3 min walk), World Video Game Hall of Fame, Rochester (3 min walk).

How to get to Manhattan Square Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Manhattan Square Park:

Bus

FlixBus Rochester • Lines: 2686 (3 min walk)
RTS Transit Center (11 min walk)

Train

Rochester (19 min walk)