Morningside Park

W 110 St To W 123 St, Manhattan Av To Morningside Av

Manhattan

Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner

Acres: 29.89

A narrow strip that stretches 13 blocks through the neighborhoods of Harlem and Morningside Heights, Morningside Park blends dramatic landscaping with the pleasures of a community park. Built on a steep incline, multiple playgrounds nestle at the bottom of its cliff-like hillside, and visitors pause along its heights to take in a unique view. Winding paths bordered with flowers and trees lead to a cascading waterfall, across from which local teams play on its baseball fields. Parents bring their children to play in its playgrounds and learn in its after-school program, and on Saturdays local farmers sell their goods in an outdoor market.

With its convenient location in the heart of Northern Manhattan, only a few blocks from Columbia University, Riverside Park, St. Nicholas Park, the Apollo Theater, and the northern tip of Central Park, Morningside Park’s grounds make an ideal starting point for wanderings, bike rides, and walking tours.

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Featured Item

Seligman Fountain

Who is this faun, and what does this bear want with him?

Facilities

• Barbecuing Areas
• Baseball Fields
• Basketball Courts
• Bathrooms
• Dog Runs
• Eateries
• Fitness Paths
• Handball Courts
• Playgrounds
• Recreation Centers
• Spray Showers
• Water Fountains

Know when to go: view upcoming athletic area usage (PDF).