Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bowling Green
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 1, 2022
1. Bowling Green Marker
The first public park to be established in New York, March 12, 1733.
Resolved that the Corporation will Lease a Piece of Land lying at the lower End of Broadway fronting to the Fort to some of the inhabitants of the Said Broadway in Order to be Inclosed to make a Bowling Green there of with Walks therein, for the Beauty and Ornament of the Said Street as well as for the Recreation & Delight of the Inhabitants of This City.
From the minutes of the Common Council.
Reconstructed 1938.
Erected 1938.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Places. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1732.
Location. 40° 42.293′ N, 74° 0.819′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. It can be reached from Broadway south of Morris Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George T. Delacorte (a few steps from this marker); Bowling Green Fence (a few steps from this marker); October 19, 1921 (within shouting distance of this marker); October 28, 1921 (within shouting distance of this
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Peter Caesar Alberti (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Fort Amsterdam (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Bowling Green. Official NYC Parks description. (Submitted on March 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
2. Bowling Green Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
3. Marker at Bowling Green Park
On July 9, 1777, patriots pulled down an equestrian statue of King George III that was located at this site, and melted it down to make bullets.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
4. Bowling Green Park
Fence installed after the Boston Tea Party.
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 1, 2022
5. Charging Bull
Located just north of Bowling Green park.
Photographed by Jack DePalma, September 20, 2025
6. Bowling Green Fence Marker
See: Nearby Marker
Photographed by Jack DePalma, September 20, 2025
7. Bowling Green Fence
King George III fence posts were cut off in 1776.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,698 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 2, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on June 6, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6, 7. submitted on September 20, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York.
