Friends of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza

Welcome to Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, the historic gateway to the United Nations and home of the Katharine Hepburn Garden.

Our nonprofit organization serves in cooperation with the City of New York to preserve, protect, and beautify this renowned urban oasis in midtown Manhattan.

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Katharine Hepburn Garden

The park’s Katharine Hepburn Garden is the largest public garden on the east side of midtown Manhattan. Park architect George Vellonakis designed the naturalistic garden, preserving the park’s original sycamore trees and creating a lower canopy of birch trees, dogwoods and viburnums. 

Park Features

Prestigious institutions including the Japan Society, Holy Family Church and the Family School share the block alongside luxury towers, restaurants and public amenities.

There’s always something to do!

1.5 acres of parkland
8,000 people capacity
6 Fountains
25 Benches
Sculpture Platform
Dag’s Patio Cafe
Katharine Hepburn Garden with engraved stones and nature trail.

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Katharine Hepburn Garden

A naturalistic garden, preserving the park’s original sycamore trees

Sculptural Exhibits

An ever-changing display of impressive sculptural works

Special Events

Fun and important events for everyone

Greenmarket

Every Wednesday from 8am to 3 pm

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the care and beautification of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza and the Katharine Hepburn Garden

Membership makes you a vital part of the “green community.” We give the park a voice, and the greater our numbers, the stronger our voice. Whether you contribute $10 or $10,000, your support matters. Healthy parks make healthy neighborhoods.

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