NYC Parks Budget Hangs in the Balance
Thinking of You by Alketa Xhafa Mripa
2025 Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting
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…
Fence Gone, Renovation Updates
With Phase 1 of the park’s capital renovation mostly completed, the construction fence has been…
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 &…
Kids Discovery Garden Launch
Event News
April 25: Earth Day celebration
Garden Updates
Tulips on Parade
Tulips are the joy of spring gardens, emerging in April and May from bulbs planted…
Sculpture In the Park
Thinking of You by Alketa Xhafa Mripa
Reports & Documents
NYC Parks Budget Hangs in the Balance
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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
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Greenmarket
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