Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Welcome to Bryant Park
Designed in the French Classical tradition, Bryant Park's six acres feature:
192 trees
1.1-acre lawn
7 monuments
1,000+ free activities
150,000 bulbs planted annually
133+ bird species
4,000+ moveable tables and chairs
Bryant Park Corporation, a private not-for-profit company, was founded in 1980 to renovate, restore, maintain, and operate this urban oasis, designated a Scenic Landmark in 1974 by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission. Bryant Park is visited by over 12 million people from all over the world every year.
Erected by Bryant Park Corporation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Landmarks • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.
Location. 40° 45.229′ N, 73° 58.961′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. It is on West 42nd Street 0.1 miles west of 5th Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10018, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bryant Park Today (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to Bryant Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Monuments in Bryant Park (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to Bryant Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Buildings Overlooking Bryant Park (about 300 feet away); Marvin Sylvor (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Welcome to Bryant Park (about 400 feet away); Le Carrousel (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Reservoir Square (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Additional keywords. landscape architecture
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
