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Bryant Park is a 9.6-acre, privately managed public park in the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is located between Fifth Avenue and Avenue of the Americas and between 40th and 42nd Streets in Midtown Manhattan. The eastern half of Bryant Park is occupied by the Main Branch of the New York Public Library. The western half contains a l…
Bryant Park is a 9.6-acre, privately managed public park in the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is located between Fifth Avenue and Avenue of the Americas and between 40th and 42nd Streets in Midtown Manhattan. The eastern half of Bryant Park is occupied by the Main Branch of the New York Public Library. The western half contains a lawn, shaded walkways, and amenities such as a carousel, and is located entirely over an underground structure that houses the library's stacks. The park hosts several events, including a seasonal "Winter Village" with an ice rink and shops during the winter.
  • Location: between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and between 40th and 42nd Streets in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
  • Area: 9.6 acres (3.9 ha)
  • Operated by: New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
  • Built: 1895
  • Created: 1847
  • Designer: Carrère and Hastings, Lusby Simpson
  • Etymology: Named for William Cullen Bryant
Data from: en.wikipedia.org