Tompkins Square Park

This popular park in the middle of the East Village is a perfect centerpiece for its eclectic neighborhood, which houses artists, radicals, fashion lovers, and those who have lived in the neighborhood for decades and witnessed its many changes.

The performances hosted by the park are as unique as its visitors: the annual lineup includes the outdoor drag festival Wigstock, the Howl Festival commemorating Allen Ginsberg, and the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival.

Along with its excellent people-watching, the park is equipped with two playgrounds, a handball court, chess tables, and a basketball court.
 

Discover the history of Tompkins Square Park

Facilities

• Basketball Courts
• Bathrooms
• Dog-friendly Areas
• Fitness Equipment
• Handball Courts
• Playgrounds
• Pools
• Spray Showers
• Water Fountains

Know when to go:
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Tompkins Square Park

Park Information

• Main
• Events
• History
• Highlights
• News
• Map
• Monuments
• Inspections
• Videos

Lost and Found Information

Directions to Tompkins Square Park

News

• Record Number Of Trees Mulched
• Parks And New Yorkers Have A Record Setting Weekend At Mulchfest 2012
• Lower East Side Community Members Praise Park Manager and Parks Staff

More news

Highlights

• Hare Krishna Tree
• Samuel Sullivan Cox
• Slocum Memorial Fountain
• Temperance Fountain
• Tompkins Square Park

Videos

• Charlie Parker Jazz Festival

Tompkins Square Park Weather

• Sat
  
  60°F
• Sun
  
  70°F
• Sat
  
  74°F
• Tue
  
  74°F

7-day forecast

More About Tompkins Square Park

Zip Code: 10009
Community Board: 103
Council Member: Rosie Mendez
Park ID: M088
Acreage: 10.50
Property Type: Neighborhood Park

Other Parks Nearby

• Joseph C. Sauer Park (0.16 miles)
• McKinley Playground (0.25 miles)
• Dry Dock Playground (0.30 miles)
• Abc Playground (0.37 miles)
• Hamilton Fish Park (0.40 miles)