Grand Army Plaza
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Grand Army Plaza is a large public square located at the southeastern entrance of Central Park near Fifth Avenue. The space is defined by its monumental scale and significant landmarks. long_description_potoo
Events at this venue
View all eventsJul 23
Join Conservancy guides as we take a dive into the LGBTQ+ community’s dynamic history and influence on the world‘s most famous urban park.
Jul 24
Before Central Park was built, the area from West 82nd to West 89th Street was home to Seneca Village, the largest community of African-American property owners in New York.
Jul 26
11:00 AM
Discover Central Park’s secret butterfly garden on this breezy walk through the summer flowers, where you’ll learn about the pollinators that help them thrive.
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What's the vibe
This expansive urban plaza serves as a grand threshold to the park, characterized by wide-open space and significant monuments. It feels like a bustling meeting point where people gather to see and be seen near the greenery of the park.ambiance_potoo
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Visitors highlight the area as a beautiful, expansive landmark and a popular meeting point. The plaza is frequently noted for its impressive scale and the striking presence of the gold monument.reviews_potoo
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Details
Central Park
New York, NY 10019, NY 10019
About
The plaza is home to the towering gold monument dedicated to General William Sherman. It also serves as the site for the World's Largest Menorah, a 36-foot tall installation lit nightly during the Festival of Lights.story_potoo