Bowling Green, New York City

Name: Bowling Green
Address: Broadway & Whitehall Street, New York City, 10004, United States
Telephone: +1 212-360-8143

#185 among attractions in New York City

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Bowling Green is a small public park in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City, at the southern end of Broadway. Located next to the site of the original Dutch fort of New Amsterdam, it served as a public place before being designated as a park in 1733. It is the oldest public park in New York City and is surrounded by its original 18th-century fence. It included an actual bowling green and an equestrian statue of King George III prior to the American Revolutionary War. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1733 (291 years ago)Elevation: 13 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°42'18"N, 74°0'49"W

Address

Broadway & Whitehall StreetDowntown Manhattan (Financial District)New York City 10004 United States

Contact

+1 212-360-8143

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Day trips

Bowling Green – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Battery Park, Castle Clinton, 1 Wall Street, Fraunces Tavern Museum.

~890 ftSW
Waterfront park with harbor views
Battery Park, New York City
5 min walk • Battery Park, a verdant oasis at the southern tip of Manhattan, offers New Yorkers and visitors alike a peaceful escape from the bustle of city life. This 25-acre public park, named for the artillery batteries that once lined the shore, boasts panoramic views of New...
~1040 ftSW
Historic fort with small museum
Castle Clinton, New York City
6 min walk • Castle Clinton stands as a historical fortress and a welcoming landmark in the heart of New York City's Battery Park. Built just before the War of 1812, Castle Clinton was originally an island fortification named Castle Garden, intended to defend New York Harbor.
~1010 ftNE
Art Deco architecture
1 Wall Street, New York City
5 min walk • 1 Wall Street, rising prominently in the heart of New York City's Financial District, is a testament to the city's architectural and economic legacy. This iconic skyscraper, originally built as the headquarters for The Bank of The Manhattan Company, stands as a beacon...
~840 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Fraunces Tavern Museum, New York City
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City's historic district, Fraunces Tavern Museum is a venerable institution that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the early history of the United States. Situated at 54 Pearl Street in Lower Manhattan, this museum is housed in one...
~1110 ftS
Amusement park, Amusement ride
SeaGlass Carousel, New York City
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~370 ftS
Monuments and statues, Architecture
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, New York City
2 min walk • The Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House is a custom house erected in 1902–1907 by the federal government to house the duty collection operations for the Port of New York.
~260 ftS
Museum
George Gustav Heye Center, New York City
2 min walk • The National Museum of the American Indian–New York, the George Gustav Heye Center, is a branch of the National Museum of the American Indian in Manhattan, New York City. The museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution.
~580 ftN
Park
Elizabeth H. Berger Plaza, New York City
3 min walk • Elizabeth H. Berger Plaza is a public park in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City. formed by the triangular junction of Trinity Place, Greenwich Street and Edgar Street. It faces the Manhattan exit ramp from the Brooklyn–Battery Tunnel.
~880 ftS
Church, Georgian architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, New York City
5 min walk • The Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton is located in the Church of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, a Roman Catholic parish church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York at 7 State Street, between Pearl and Water Streets in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City.
~230 ftN
Popular bronze statue and financial icon
Charging Bull, New York City
2 min walk • Charging Bull, sometimes referred to as the Bull of Wall Street or the Bowling Green Bull, is a bronze sculpture that stands on Broadway just north of Bowling Green in the Financial District of Manhattan in New York City.
~660 ftW
Skyscraper, Beaux-Arts architecture
Whitehall Building, New York City
4 min walk • The Whitehall Building is a three-section residential and office building near the southern tip of Manhattan Island in New York City, adjacent to Battery Park in lower Manhattan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bowling Green?

Nearby attractions include 26 Broadway, New York City (2 min walk), Charging Bull, New York City (2 min walk), International Mercantile Marine Company Building, New York City (2 min walk), George Gustav Heye Center, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to Bowling Green by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bowling Green:

Metro

Bowling Green • Lines: 4, 5 (1 min walk)
Whitehall Street–South Ferry • Lines: N, R, W (3 min walk)

Bus

Broadway & Battery Place • Lines: 120 (1 min walk)
Greenwich Street at Battery Place • Lines: 120 (2 min walk)

Ferry

Battery Park • Lines: Sc-Ny (7 min walk)
Whitehall • Lines: Sif (8 min walk)

Light rail

Essex Street • Lines: Hblr (33 min walk)
Exchange Place • Lines: Hblr (34 min walk)