Bowling Green

This is New York City 's oldest park , a designation it received in 1733. According to legend, over a century earlier, in 1626, Native Americans sold the island of Manhattan to the Dutch at this site.

Splendid little park amidst the tallest FiDi skyscrapers right at the end of the island . Home to lots of markets , vendors, food trucks , and a busy mixed bustle of tourists and bankers.

The Bowling Green Fence was erected in 1771 to protect a statue of King George III , which was destroyed in 1776, this iron fence is a rare reminder of New York City 's Colonial era.

The oldest park on NY, modeled after parks in England. See above for the Woolworth building, also entrance to Brooklyn bridge is two blocks east, you should cross by foot. Awesome views

Did you know that Bowling Green, the city ’s oldest existing park , was used for lawn bowling in 1733. Today, you will find many New Yorkers enjoying a bite in the park during their lunch break.

The oldest public park in NYC -built in 1733 when the island name was still New Amsterdam- is actually a nice garden with flowers , benches and a charming fountain.See apartments available in the area Read more

One of our favorite small slivers of green in this city ! Pick up a Citi Bike around the entrance to the Subway, in front of the National Museum of the American Indian.

Vandalism at Bowling Green: the crown finials (representing the king) were sawn off by locals on July 4th, 1776

Nice break from the craziness of Manhattan. I find the fountain soothing despite the traffic noises. Lots of food trucks in the vicinity. Just outside subway station by the same name.

Cute park ! Quiet place to sit and have lunch , and you can see the Statue of Liberty.

This area used to be home to the Lenape Indians, who were often at the mercy of Dutch settlers encroaching on their land. The two groups traded massacres and attacks throughout the 1600's. Read more

Nice park , just at the southern edge of Manhattan. Start from the charging bull .

Farmer's market every Tuesday and Thursday with great produce. Also has a stand with vegan food !

This a stop if you like to go Statue of Liberty they also have some free museums around the bowling green

Imagine its original purpose while you enjoy lunch sitting at the crossroads of NYC

amazing when the tulips are in bloom. but it's always nice to have a park in the city , regardless of the size.

An oversize bronze statue of a charging bull located in Bowling Green is considered one of the symbols of Wall Street. Very popular with tourists .

1st city park (1733). Created to allow Colonists to play a game called 9 pins. Look atop fence. Fence formerly had crown finials atop it; hacked off by colonists in 1766. More info avail via our blog Read more

The Customs House was a major source of income for the nation, especially when almost every foot of waterfront property in Lower Manhattan was covered with docks. Learn more at the MoAF at 48 Wall St. Read more

Nice little park to sit and take a break.

Oldest park in the city , as far as back as when it was still called New Amsterdam.

Cute little park and a great place to kill time waiting for the Staten Island Ferry ⛴

After hearing the Declaration of Independence read aloud in 1776, a crowd tore down a statue of King George III that once stood here, destroying a symbol of monarchy and igniting a revolution. Read more

Learn more about the historical significance of Bowling Green here: http://bit.ly/TPsoj3. Don't forget to check out the Museum of American Finance, located at 48 Wall Street!

If you can sit on a bench without dazed tour group members tripping over your feet you win a prize!

Monaco stuck this in front of stock exchange to represent a bull market , indicating a strong market

The city often hosts special events in the park ; farmer's markets , swap meets, etc. Check it out sometime.

It sure can get hot out here when playing. Treat yourself to some ice cream at Brewla Bars .

NYC Slavery and Underground Railroad Walking Tour

wling Green Fence was erected in 1771 to protect a statue of King George III , which was destroyed in 1776, this

bull statue gets crowded . watch out for the paving changes. gravel is rough on leather

Oldest public park in Newyork city .

Go to Wikipedia and read about this Park and why the fence posts have the tops chopped off. It's pretty cool.

Love eating lunch here

Some says this place is the first public park in Manhattan.

The Charging Bull is probably the most photographed by tourists . Whether it's the rear end or the front of the bull ...it's mad crowded with ppl.

Can you manage to take a photo of the bull alone?!

Its fence is one of the oldest structures in Manhattan.

Beautiful park next to the Charging Bull ! History is all over this place!

The Charging Bull is the result of brilliant urban graffiti . Learn the real story.

Oldest public park in NYC . Great Native American museum nearby, 7 days a week, FREE.

Boat tours but no service to island until July 4th 2013 due to Hurricane Sandy repairs.

The tulips are in bloom at this time. Bring your camera .

Great place to watch people take pictures of the charging bull ..pretty funny

See the famous bull statue !

The park is full of red tulips in the spring.

This was a nice area...

See the Wall Street Bull statue

Tiny tiny park .

No, you don't want to buy any bags or watches.