UN General Assembly Opens Sept 9 with High-Level Meetings Sept 23 to 30th
Expect the usual grid lock, park closures, barricades and protests. Despite the inconvenience, we’re proud that Dag Hammarskjold Plaza remains historic ground for diverse peoples to express 1st Amendment Rights. Our nonprofit organization supports the…
Fence Gone, Renovation Updates
With Phase 1 of the park’s capital renovation mostly completed, the construction fence has been removed. Dag Plaza will be open to the public until late 2026 when the park will be closed for Phase…
Oversight – Law Enforcement’s Role in Keeping City Parks Safe
TESTIMONY FROM FRIENDS OF DAG HAMMARSKJOLD PLAZASherrill Kazan, President/Anne Hersh, Director of Development/Kim Baker & Bob Stinson, Advocacy ChairsOversight – Law Enforcement’s Role in Keeping City Parks Safe.City Council Chambers – Monday June 23, 2025…
Kids Discovery Garden Launch
In Loving Memory of Mildred Margiotta
A funeral mass for family and friends of Mildred Margiotta (August 8, 1929 – February…
Scaffolding Reform: Saving our Parks & Greenspace
Board of Directors Meeting, 10/23/2024, New York City Resolution to advocate preservation of NYC public…
BLACKOUT in Dag Plaza, Urgent Call for Service!
Friday the 13th, a lunar eclipse, conspiracy? It’s anybody’s guess why the park and street…
Garden Updates
Tulips on Parade
Tulips are the joy of spring gardens, emerging in April and May from bulbs planted…
Sculpture In the Park
Ladies of Steel by Judith Peck
Exhibited Jan 13, 2023 – Aug 24, 2023 Highlights International Women’s Day and Women’s History…
Reports & Documents
UN General Assembly Opens Sept 9 with High-Level Meetings Sept 23 to 30th
Expect the usual grid lock, park closures, barricades and protests. Despite the inconvenience, we’re proud…
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Greenmarket
Every Wednesday 8am to 4pm
(year-round)
47th Street at Second Ave
Manhattan, New York, 10017
What to do at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Park
Katharine Hepburn Garden
A naturalistic garden with 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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