Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park, New York City

Name: Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Address: 1 FDR Four Freedoms Park, New York City, 10044, United States
Telephone: (212) 204-8831

#234 among attractions in New York City

Park, Relax in park, Sculpture

Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park

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Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park, New York City

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Facts and practical information

The Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park is a four-acre memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt that celebrates the Four Freedoms he articulated in his 1941 State of the Union address. It is located adjacent to the historic Smallpox Hospital in New York City at the southernmost point of Roosevelt Island, in the East River between Manhattan Island and Queens. It was originally designed by the architect Louis Kahn in 1974, but funds were only secured for groundbreaking in 2010 and completion in 2012. ()

Alternative names: Created: 17 October 2012Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°45'3"N, 73°57'37"W

Address

1 FDR Four Freedoms ParkRoosevelt IslandNew York City 10044 United States

Contact

(212) 204-8831

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Day trips

Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church Center for the United Nations, United Nations Headquarters, Roosevelt Island Tramway, Queensboro Bridge.

0.5 miW
Church
Church Center for the United Nations, New York City
12 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of New York City, the Church Center for the United Nations stands as a beacon of peace and ecumenical engagement just steps away from the iconic United Nations Headquarters. This interfaith space, located at 777 United Nations Plaza...
0.4 miW
Home of the international organization
United Nations Headquarters, New York City
10 min walk • The United Nations Headquarters is an iconic complex in New York City, serving as the centerpiece for international diplomacy and collaboration. Located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, this distinctive site overlooks the East River.
0.6 miN
Aerial tramway
Roosevelt Island Tramway, New York City
16 min walk • The Roosevelt Island Tramway is an aerial tramway in New York City that spans the East River and connects Roosevelt Island to the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The tramway is the first commuter aerial tramway in North America, having opened in 1976. Since then, over 26 million passengers have ridden the tram.
0.6 miNE
Landmark connecting Manhattan and Queens
Queensboro Bridge, New York City
15 min walk • The Queensboro Bridge, officially named the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, is a cantilever bridge over the East River in New York City.
~1840 ftNW
Skyscraper, Art Deco architecture
Beekman Tower, New York City
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0.5 miW
Park
Ralph Bunche Park, New York City
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~1760 ftS
Park, State park, Regional park
Gantry Plaza State Park, New York City
9 min walk • Gantry Plaza State Park is a 12-acre state park on the East River in the Hunters Point section of Long Island City, in the New York City borough of Queens.
0.4 miW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Japan Society, New York City
11 min walk • Japan Society is a non-profit organization formed in 1907 to promote friendly relations between the United States and Japan. Its headquarters was designed by Junzo Yoshimura and opened in 1971 at 333 East 47th Street near the United Nations.
0.4 miN
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Sutton Place Park, New York City
12 min walk • One Sutton Place South is a 14-story, 42-unit cooperative apartment house in the East Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, overlooking the East River on Sutton Place between 56th and 57th Streets.
0.5 miNW
Church
Norwegian Seamen's Church, New York City
13 min walk • The Norwegian Seamen's Church in New York is a Lutheran church serving Norwegian sailors, residents, and visitors in the greater New York City area. The church is located in 317 East 52nd Street on the east side of Manhattan in New York City.
0.4 miW
Modernist architecture
United Nations Secretariat Building, New York City
11 min walk • The United Nations Secretariat Building is a 505-foot tall skyscraper and the centerpiece of the headquarters of the United Nations, in the Turtle Bay/East Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, alongside the East River.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park open?

Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park?

Nearby attractions include Strecker Memorial Laboratory, New York City (4 min walk), Gantry Plaza State Park, New York City (9 min walk), Beekman Tower, New York City (9 min walk), U Thant Island, New York City (9 min walk).

How to get to Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park:

Bus

1 Av/Mitchell Pl • Lines: M15, M15-Sbs (10 min walk)
East 49th Street/1st Avenue • Lines: M50 (10 min walk)

Train

Long Island City (17 min walk)
Grand Central Terminal (23 min walk)

Metro

Vernon Boulevard–Jackson Avenue • Lines: <7>, 7 (18 min walk)
53rd Street–Lexington Avenue • Lines: E, M (18 min walk)