Paley Park, New York City

Name: Paley Park
Address: 3 E 53rd St, New York City, 10022-4200, United States

#807 among attractions in New York City

Park, Relax in park

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Paley Park is a pocket park located at 3 East 53rd Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on the former site of the Stork Club. Designed by the landscape architectural firm of Zion Breen Richardson Associates, it opened May 23, 1967. Paley Park is often cited as one of the finest urban spaces in the United States. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 59 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°45'37"N, 73°58'30"W

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3 E 53rd StMidtown Manhattan (Midtown East)New York City 10022-4200 United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center, Saks Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick's Cathedral.

~880 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Modern Art, New York City
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) stands as a sanctuary of creativity and innovation. Established in 1929, this illustrious institution is dedicated to being the foremost museum of modern art in the world.
~1160 ftSW
Iconic Midtown business complex
Rockefeller Center, New York City
6 min walk • Rockefeller Center, an iconic landmark in the heart of New York City, encapsulates the vibrancy and dynamism of urban life. Known primarily as a sprawling shopping center, this complex of 19 commercial buildings is much more than a mere retail destination.
~970 ftSW
Shopping, Department store, Postmodern architecture
Saks Fifth Avenue, New York City
5 min walk • Saks Fifth Avenue is an emblem of luxury and fashion, nestled in the heart of New York City. This iconic department store, founded by Andrew Saks in 1867, is situated at 611 Fifth Avenue, one of the most prestigious shopping streets in the world.
~710 ftSW
Iconic church with storied history
St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City
4 min walk • St. Patrick's Cathedral stands as a beacon of spiritual grace amidst the bustling streets of New York City, New York. This majestic cathedral, an embodiment of neo-Gothic architecture, has been a cornerstone of faith and history since its cornerstone was laid in 1858.
~380 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Richard Upjohn
Saint Thomas Church, New York City
2 min walk • Saint Thomas Church is an Episcopal parish church of the Episcopal Diocese of New York located at 53rd Street and Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
~640 ftSE
Art museum, Museum, Building
Lever House, New York City
4 min walk • Lever House is a glass-box skyscraper at 390 Park Avenue in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. The building was designed in the International Style by Gordon Bunshaft and Natalie de Blois of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill as the headquarters of soap company Lever Brothers, a subsidiary of Unilever.
~800 ftNE
Landmark skyscraper with a public atrium
Trump Tower, New York City
4 min walk • Trump Tower is a 58-floor, 664-foot-tall mixed-use skyscraper at 721–725 Fifth Avenue in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City, between 56th and 57th Streets. It serves as the headquarters for the Trump Organization.
~1100 ftSW
Ice rink
The Rink at Rockefeller Center, New York City
6 min walk • 1 Rockefeller Plaza is a 36-story building located on the east side of Rockefeller Plaza between 48th and 49th Streets in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Completed in 1937, the tower is part of Rockefeller Center, which was built in the Art Deco style.
~470 ftSW
Skyscraper
Olympic Tower, New York City
3 min walk • Olympic Tower is a 51-story, 620 ft-tall building at 641 and 645 Fifth Avenue, between 51st and 52nd Streets, in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the mixed-use development contains condominium apartments, office space, and retail shops.
~770 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Atlas Statue, New York City
4 min walk • Atlas is a bronze statue in Rockefeller Center, within the International Building's courtyard, in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. It is across Fifth Avenue from St. Patrick's Cathedral. The sculpture depicts the ancient Greek Titan Atlas holding the heavens on his shoulders.
~1000 ftNE
Skyscraper
432 Park Avenue, New York City
5 min walk • 432 Park Avenue is a residential skyscraper at 57th Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, overlooking Central Park. The 1,396-foot-tall tower was developed by CIM Group and Harry B. Macklowe and designed by Rafael Viñoly.

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Which popular attractions are close to Paley Park?

Nearby attractions include William H. Moore House, New York City (1 min walk), Austrian Cultural Forum New York, New York City (2 min walk), Saint Thomas Church, New York City (2 min walk), University Club, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to Paley Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Paley Park:

Metro

53rd Street–5th Avenue • Lines: E, M (1 min walk)
51st Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (8 min walk)

Bus

Madison Avenue & East 52nd Street • Lines: Q32 (2 min walk)
East 50th Street/5th Avenue • Lines: M50 (5 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (14 min walk)
New York Penn Station (30 min walk)