The Park
Relax, dine al fresco, and enjoy our free events and amenities
Hours
Open today 7:00am–8:00pm
January – February
Daily, 7am-10pm
March
While Winter Village is operating
Daily, 7am-10pm
After Winter Village closes for the season
Daily, 7am-8pm
April
Daily, 7am-8pm
May
Daily, 7am-11pm
June – September
Monday – Friday: 7am-midnight
Saturday and Sunday: 7am-11pm
October – November
Daily, 7am-10pm
December
Daily, 7am-11pm
New Year’s Eve the park closes early at the discretion of the NYPD
Management may close the park when conditions are considered unsafe for patrons as a result of weather or necessary maintenance.
Directions
Bryant Park is situated behind the New York Public Library in Midtown Manhattan, between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
Take the B, D, F, or M train to 42nd Street/Bryant Park.
Take the 7 train to 5th Avenue.
Driving directions to the park.
Park Brochures
Stay tuned for our summer 2020 brochures about our many free programs, activities, classes, kids fun, cultural events, and more!
Restrooms
Who’s proud of their bathroom? We are. Staffed daily with fresh flowers, piped in classical music, Italian tiles, automatic toilets and fixtures by top luxury brand Toto, and a changing station, you’ll feel safe and pampered inside our landmarked comfort station. Located on the northeast corner of the park by 42nd Street.
Map + Park Areas
Bryant Park is a great place to stretch out, dine al fresco, and relax. It also provides a multitude of free and engaging activities for those looking for some challenging fun.
Rules + Regulations
You are welcome...
- ○ to enjoy the park, including the Lawn, when open
- ○ to spread blankets on the Lawn, but not plastic material or tarpaulins
- ○ to enjoy the gardens without entering flowerbeds or picking flowers
- ○ to use a park chair or one seat on a bench designed for sharing
- ○ to deposit waste in trash or recycling receptacles
- ○ to walk your dog, on a leash and not on the grass, if you clean up after it
- ○ to take souvenir photos, commercial photography by Bryant Park Corporation permit only
Park guidelines prohibit...
- ○ drug use
- ○ alcohol use outside the Bryant Park Grill, Bryant Park Cafe, and Southwest Porch
- ○ open flames, as well as cooking and grilling
- ○ smoking
- ○ organized ballgames
- ○ sitting or standing on balustrades
- ○ entering the fountain
- ○ feeding pigeons
- ○ rummaging in trash receptacles
- ○ amplified music that disturbs others
- ○ performances, except by permit
- ○ commercial activity, except by permit
- ○ obstructing park entrances
- ○ bicycle riding and parking, skateboarding, or rollerblading
- ○ Patrons of Bryant Park are subject to the rules and regulations of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearby Architecture
Facing onto Bryant Park from both 40th Street and 42nd Street are several noteworthy buildings of the kind that have long defined Midtown Manhattan as one of the architectural showplaces of the world.
Monuments
A guide to the monuments of Bryant Park
Horticulture
Lavishly renovated in 1992, Bryant Park's grounds include six flowerbeds planted seasonally with 100 species of woody shrubs and herbaceous perennials, and 20,000 bulbs.
Design
The park strives to design public spaces, structures, furniture and objects with a respect for nature and the end user. Attention to detail and useful elegance are some of the qualities you’ll experience with as you discover the park.
History
From potter's field to reservoir to one of the world's busiest public spaces, Bryant Park has a rich and storied history.
Wireless Network
Bryant Park is a WiFi hot spot, bringing the internet free to users of laptops and handheld devices.