Hidden elevated park featuring a landscaped lawn, amphitheater seating, and scenic waterfront views from a quiet terrace above the surrounding city streets.
Extended hours (seasonal): 7am to 10pm in warmer months
How to Get There
From Midtown Manhattan (nearest major hotel area, ~5 mi): Take Broadway or FDR Drive south into Lower Manhattan, continue toward Water Street, and look for the tucked-away escalator entrance at 55 Water Street leading up to the elevated park.
Overview
The Elevated Acre is a hidden one-acre garden about 30 feet above the Financial District, reached by an escalator between office towers. It has a lawn, winding wooden paths, tiered seating, and harbor-side views, and it hosts outdoor performances. It began in the 1970s as part of a city program to encourage public space in big developments and was redesigned in 2005.
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