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PARK FACT:
When it was first opened, part of this park was set aside as a place of respite for child laborers.
Thomas Jefferson Park
1 Ave., FDR Dr., bet. E. 111 St. and E. 114 St.
Manhattan
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 15.52
Highlights
El Arbol De Esperanza
This steel and bronze piece by artist L. Brower Hatcher (b. 1942) depicts an 18-foot-high stainless steel tree trunk topped by a large globe made from steel, brass, and… Read More
The Atlantic Flyway - Thomas Jefferson Park
The bald eagle, a national symbol of strength and freedom, was formerly listed as an endangered species. Although this majestic bird no longer nests here, it can still be… Read More
Tomorrow’s Wind
New Jersey-based African American sculptor Melvin Edwards (b. 1937) created this abstract welded steel piece. The polished disk and crescent-like shape are indicative of… Read More
