East River Park, New York City

Name: East River Park
Address: East River Park, New York City, 10019, United States
Telephone: (212) 639-9675

#202 among attractions in New York City

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

East River Park, also called John V. Lindsay East River Park, is 57.5-acre public park located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, part of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Bisected by the Williamsburg Bridge, it stretches along the East River from Montgomery Street up to 12th Street on the east side of the FDR Drive. Its amphitheater, built in 1941 just south of Grand Street, was reconstructed and was often used for public performances is now demolished. The park includes football, baseball, and soccer fields; tennis, basketball, and handball courts; a running track; and bike paths, including the East River Greenway. Fishing is another popular activity. ()

Alternative names: Area: 49.42 acres (0.0772 mi²)Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°43'3"N, 73°58'30"W

Address

East River ParkDowntown Manhattan (Lower East Side)New York City 10019 United States

Contact

(212) 639-9675

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Day trips

East River Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Williamsburg Bridge, 300 Park Avenue South, Pier 42.

0.5 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Nuyorican Poets Cafe, New York City
12 min walk • The Nuyorican Poets Cafe is an iconic cultural institution nestled in the heart of New York City's Lower East Side. This vibrant venue, founded in 1973 by Miguel Algarín and a group of fellow poets, has become a sanctuary for the spoken word, poetry, music, theater...
0.4 miSE
Landmark bridge over the East River
Williamsburg Bridge, New York City
11 min walk • The Williamsburg Bridge is a vital artery in the bustling cityscape of New York City, serving as a key connection between Manhattan and the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. As a suspension bridge, it boasts an impressive structure that spans the East...
0.6 miNW
Park, Beaux-Arts architecture, Building
300 Park Avenue South, New York City
17 min walk • 300 Park Avenue South is a building on the northwest corner of East 22nd Street in the Flatiron District/Gramercy Park neighborhoods of Manhattan, New York City.
0.6 miSW
Park
Pier 42, New York City
17 min walk • Pier 42 is a pier in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York City. It was the last working cargo pier on the Manhattan shore of the East River, operating from 1963 to 1987. Since the early 2010s, plans have been underway to turn Pier 42 into a park.
0.6 miW
Museum, Art gallery
The Clemente, New York City
16 min walk • The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center, often called The Clemente, is a Puerto Rican/Latinx cultural center named after Puerto Rican writer and activist, Clemente Soto Vélez.
0.4 miW
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York City
11 min walk • The Bialystoker Synagogue at 7–11 Bialystoker Place, formerly Willett Street, between Grand and Broome Streets in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue.
0.4 miNW
Park
Le Petit Versailles, New York City
12 min walk • Le Petit Versailles is a New York City community garden in the Lower East Side neighborhood. It was established in 1996 by artists Peter Cramer and Jack Waters, who wanted to create a queer public space in the city. The garden is a part of the NYC Department of Park's GreenThumb program.
0.5 miNW
Theater
Old Reliable Theatre Tavern, New York City
13 min walk • The Old Reliable Theatre Tavern was located at 213 E. 3rd Street in the Alphabet City neighborhood of New York City's Lower East Side, and played a vital part of the early Off-Off-Broadway scene. The Old Reliable presented plays by Guy Gauthier, Ilsa Gilbert, William M.
0.6 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
C-Squat, New York City
15 min walk • C-Squat is a former squat house located at 155 Avenue C in the Alphabet City neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City that has been home to musicians, artists and activists, among others.
~1440 ftNW
Park
Hamilton Fish Park, New York City
7 min walk • Hamilton Fish Park is a public park in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. The park encompasses two blocks bounded by Houston, Pitt, Sheriff, and Stanton Streets. It contains a playground, basketball courts, and an outdoor swimming complex with general swimming and wading pools.
0.5 miN
Park
Green Oasis Community Garden, New York City
12 min walk • Green Oasis Community Garden & Gilbert's Sculpture Garden, also known as Green Oasis Community Garden, is a 17,787 square foot community garden and sculpture garden at 372 East 8th Street, located in the East Village of Manhattan, New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to East River Park?

Nearby attractions include Hamilton Fish Park, New York City (7 min walk), Stanton Street Synagogue, New York City (10 min walk), Avenue D, New York City (10 min walk), Williamsburg Bridge, New York City (11 min walk).

How to get to East River Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to East River Park:

Metro

Essex Street • Lines: J, M, Z (17 min walk)
Delancey Street • Lines: <F>, F (18 min walk)

Bus

Avenue A & East 3rd Street • Lines: M14A Sbs (18 min walk)