Central to the neighborhoods of Midtown East
Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza, named for the former United Nations Secretary-General, hosts a cafe, a greenmarket, temporary public art exhibits, and is also a popular gathering place for public demonstrations.
Towards the south of the park is the Katharine Hepburn Garden, which is named for the Academy Award-winning actress and Turtle Bay resident, and contains quotations and items from her estate.
Located on East 47th Street
between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue
Subways:
4, 5, 6, 7 (to Grand Central or 51st Street)
E, M (Lexington Av/53 St)
Citi Bike:
E 47 St & 1 Ave and E 47 St & 2 Ave
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!
Learn more about the park
Home of the
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.
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
Visit the
Greenmarket
Every Wednesday 8am to 4pm
(year-round)
47th Street at Second Ave
Manhattan, New York, 10017
YES, I support 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.