This park is just by my high school. I used to come here all day long and just chill and eat halal food or McDonalds. In my opinion it does not feel like a park because there's no children's playground. It looks more like some corporate building entrance area. The cool thing about this park is that there are nice lights on the floor for the night time. The lights are thin and long and on the floor. The trees also have nice lights on them for a nice lighting effect for the night time. So nice. There are benches and stone tables and chairs to eat lunch. Many people do that there. This park kind of sucks sometimes because there are some random construction workers or people that smoke in the park and too bad the wind is so strong that the smoke goes on you. Other than that, the park is good for sitting and dining. The park is kind of long with stairs by the halal food carts and if you're handicapped or with big luggage then you can go around and enter it without taking the stairs. read more

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Zuccotti's Park is a space located in New York City's Financial District, just steps away from Wall Street and the World Trade Center Site. It was originally created in 1968 as Liberty Plaza Park. In 2006 though, it was redesigned after John Zuccotti. The plaza is relatively large and it has granite paved walkways, seating areas, and plenty of shade! This park is also surrounded by all of the Skyscrapers in FiDi. There are some notable art pieces in the area too like Mark di Suvero's Joie de Vivre and across the street from Zuccotti Park is Isamu Noguchi's Red Cube. This is a great place to take a break and eat lunch! There are plenty of food trucks and food vendors nearby Zuccotti Park. While I was visiting, there were a lot of visitors enjoying the open seating at the benches! This is also a central location between Broadway and Trinity Place! I'd recommend visiting Zuccotti's Park if you're in the area especially if you're visiting for the Holidays! read more

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Every park has something different to offer. But nature talk to you in different ways at different park. Looking at the grass and walking towards the trees give you a sense of free!! Listening to the wind blows and the leaves on the tree go from left to right just smooths your inner thoughts and relaxes you. Nature nature read more

PUBLIC PARK: A Park which was created in 1968 formerly known as LIBERTY PARK PLAZA. In 2006 the Park was renamed in honor of the Chairman of the Real Estate Company BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES which owns the land. A nice Park to relax and take a break after walking around NYC for the day. WORTH VISITING. read more

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Zuccotti Park used to be called Liberty Park. it was destroyed during the 9/11 attack and is now fixed. This is a park located in the financial district. It has some really nice monument here like the flower and the red statue thing (which I am not sure what it is). It is also very close to Ground Zero. This is a public park and it is actually a big park but it is on a long strip shape. So when you look at it, it doesn't look big. Yeah read more

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Rose III is a beautiful sculpture in Zuccotti Park. The artist is Isa Genzken. She made it on 2016. The rose is made of aluminium and painted steel. It weights 1000 pounds. It's cool to go in the area and be surprised by it. Isa age skin likes roses, you may have seen Rose II in the MOMA sculpture garden. Zuccotti Park used to be Liberty Plaza Park. The Park is very close to Ground Zero. read more

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Zuccotti Park was once called Liberty Park which is a 33,000 square foot privately owned but is opened to the public. The name changed after it was badly damaged by the Sept 11th attack. The park is located at the intersection of Cedar, Broadway, Trinity Place and Liberty St. Zuccotti Park has three sculptures (used to have four). Can you find them? Located on one side, you will see a 70 foot tall sculpture consisting of red beams called the Joie de Vivre. On the opposite end you will find a 26 foot tall blooming rose Somewhere in the middle there is supposed be a business man sitting on a park bench. Can you find it? I was too caught up watching a chess master teaching a young man and his father how to play that I totally lost track of time and forgot to look for it and take a picture. The park is a nice way to people watch, eat your food, or just to take a breather and rest your tired feet. During the holiday season the light up the trees and it is certainly breath taking and picture worthy. read more

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That's me and record mogul Russell Simmons at Occupy Wall Street the protest movement against economic inequality that began in Zuccotti Park, located in New York City's Wall Street financial district, in September 2011. It gave rise to the wider Occupy movement in the United States and other countries. Russell Simmons is an American entrepreneur, record executive, writer, and film producer. He co-founded the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris. Simmons' net worth was estimated at $340 million in 2011. read more

Zuccotti Park - Me & Russell Simmons at Zuccotti Park - Parks Near Me - New York, New York

Pretty lights at night. Several benches to sit on. 3 statues/art-one of which was moved post 9/11. They have barriers surrounding the park so there's only one way in and out. Didn't understand that unless construction was just completed or something. read more

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I was very impressed with my visit to Zuccotti park. Seating areas appeared clean and well-maintained, and trees were immaculately decorated with Christmas lights. It is rare to see a small space so charming in the city. read more

Concrete and trees. That's what I think about when I think about Zuccotti park. I would say, MORE concrete than trees. However, it works. I love the giant metal rose on the side closest to the WTC memorial. I also love the "diagonal" nature of the path, that leads you from Broadway to Church street. The lighting here is also "under rated" in my opinion and is like a "night light" for commuters, during the short daylight days of fall and winter. This is where "occupy Wall st." all went down and it was a wild scene. Plenty of benches and places to sit here and I love that about the park. Also a great spot to take in any "ticker tape" parade. It's often hard to put your finger on exactly what makes these "every day" places, so uniquely NYC, but this park pulls it off and is always memorable after you visit. read more

I'm so glad they gave back (more like evicted from) the park. I missed walking thru here on my way to Century 21. The holiday lights is my favorite. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/X9BvIZygf3tQ_FRgoMPP0Q?select=8zdKJrpRonw1Z0r9YkJpnQ read more

Zuccotti Park - Holiday Lights at Zuccotti Park. - Parks Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely stunning and beautiful, at midnight when the street are empty, no massive crowds of people， It is absolutely amazing this view to myself, Highly recommend it for Photographer Bloggers and influencers read more

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Formerly named Liberty Plaza Park when I was a young man of business, working for my father's company located just a few blocks South. The name change came about after a refit and renovation in 2006, by property management company's CEO John Zuccotti of Brookfield. The attacks of September 11th did much damage to this park and still to this day I can recall the sadness and confusion and anger and the clean-up. I always felt badly for that bronze businessman that sits alone in the park, although there is one more sculpture on the premises to give a bit of company at night. He's always all alone among the tall cold buildings of steel and it seems as though this hustle and bustle is all he has become, he is it - it is he, or more specifically, he's a pawn in it, wether he recognizes it or not. He's merely a tiny spoke in a very big wheel. A beautiful clean and aesthetically pleasing sunken park with granite sitting areas. And if your hungry for a quick bite and do not care to sit inside, there's a minimum of four food trucks that offer a slim variety of eating options. read more

I actually really like this place, which might surprise you considering the rating. But come on people. It's just a slab of concrete. Yes, there are trees and benches. It's pretty. It's pleasant. But that's about it. Is that really worth five stars? I don't think so. read more

Zuccotti Park - Chubby disheveled pigeon hanging out in the park. - Parks Near Me - New York, New York

This is a cool little park that we happened across over Christmas. It's in the Financial District and looked very picturesque with a fresh coat of snow dusting the park. I'd consider it the perfect grown-ups' park, an ideal spot to have lunch, read a book, meet someone, or just enjoy some fresh outside air. If you plan on having lunch here, Zuccotti has benches as well as stationary stools and tables. It's not a park that's "good for kids," because there's not much for them to do. No playground or jungle gym. I found it to be a quaint park, and an ideal place to take pictures during my visit. read more

Zuccotti Park - The park had a nice Christmas vibe. - Parks Near Me - New York, New York

Occupy! Came here to Occupy Wall Street, and found that the only other occupier was a statue of a man looking through his briefcase. However, this place is still a good one to air your grievances against Wall Street. Been charged a $2 transaction fee? Let those banker fat cats know that you don't appreciate their fees. Feeling strained because of overdraft charges? Don't let those investment bankers get away with it! This park isn't much, especially considering that my expectation levels are now set at Central Park. No public bathrooms. No playgrounds. Nowhere for you to go hiking or biking. Don't like it? Shout at those Wall Street types that raid municipal coffers for their investment gains. Needless to say, the corporate "open space" area makes for good protesting. #OccupyWallStreet read more

I can't wait until this turns back into a little park in the midst of a bustling area. Don't get me wrong, I believe in the right to protest and as long as the park owners are cool with it being used, hey no problem. The park is a small oasis, some tables, some trees, grab a NYC hot dog and some nuts from a vendor and enjoy a quick lunch. You can take a few minutes and fuel up before you tackle your shopping trip at Century 21 or do battle on the subway. NYC seems to always be moving, sometimes it's nice to have a little place to stop, it's either here or a bench at City Hall Park nearby. read more

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This is the site where the Occupy Wall Street protest took place during the fall of 2011. At the time, the area was completely covered in tents, blankets and sleeping bags. There was a mini kitchen and a library. Obviously, nothing is left from that time, and the park looks rather sterile, with barely any shade (or personality). It has a modern look that has little to do with green and tranquillity, but it's still worth passing by if you're in the area. read more

great place to eat chicken and rice when you're alone. You can sit next to the metal businessman with his briefcase. You can say anything to him, he's a great listener. Seriously, great place to chill and hangout. read more

This is perfect for anyone working nearby who just want to get away from the office and bring their lunch or grab some food from any local food carts! I went around 12pm on a weekday and I was able to find a seat although the park was very packed! Good for tourists too for some cute photo ops. read more

Nice clean park of the cement variety. Hadn't been here in a while nice to see it without tents and human waste and drums like when I worked across the street. Place for sipping a coffee in piece while watching 1 WTC being rebuilt. Better in warmer weather but today it was nice. read more

Zuccotti Park - This statue of a commuter survived 9-11. A better image for Zucotti Park than those occupy phonies. - Parks Near Me - New York, New York

1773. Active demonstrations against the Tea Act (you know, the start of the Revolutionary War). Happened here. On what is now Zuccotti Park. The site of the largest OWS movement. Seems fitting somehow. The park as it is today was created in 1968, but was heavily renovated after the 9/11 attacks. So close to ground zero, the damage was extensive. That large red sculpture, Joie de Vivre by Mark di Suvero, was put there in 2006 as part of the renovations. It was formally at Storm King (another fav place of mine). Its somewhat unique in NYC because its a privately owned public space. Which means that the police were not allowed to clear out the protestors until the owners of the park decided to do so. There are other privately owned public spaces in the city, but none as famous as this one. Even with all the drama that happened at this park, its a great park to have lunch in. Many food trucks around here, benches and shaded areas to sit, lots of fabulous people watching happens here. Its a great park for those working in the area, but also a destination of tourists, first because of its proximity to 9/11 Ground Zero, but now also because of the OWS publicity. read more

The perfect grown-ups' park downtown, Zuccotti Park is the ideal spot to have lunch, read a book, meet someone or just enjoy some air, a seat and the downtown atmosphere. If you plan on having lunch here either solo or with friend(s), Zuccotti has benches as well as stationary stools and tables. No holding your Diet Coke between your legs around here. The seating is ample and accommodating. It's not a park that's "good for kids," because there's not much for them to do. No playground or jungle gym. But if you're downtown with the family and want to take a load off, by all means, bring the kids. I often write Yelp reviews to help tourists, as Yelp has helped me many times when I've visited other cities in this great nation and abroad. This is one of those times. If you're visiting, this is a good spot to admire the new World Trade, currently still being built as of this review. It's a great free attraction and you can bring a picnic lunch and enjoy it here without a blanket or deviating from your downtown sightseeing. As with all picnics, please leave nature even better than you found it :) This park is also the campgrounds for the Occupy Wall Street protesters, a movement I witnessed from its infancy before the group migrated to this park. Most OWS have disbanded and the park was cleaned up long ago. There are occasionally a few lone protesters, but don't engage and don't let them ruin your time here. If you're a local or visitor to Downtown Manhattan, visit Zuccotti Park and appreciate this well maintained promenade (thanks Brookfield!) It's really a gem. read more

Recent Financial District visit to Zuccotti Park, "Double Check" a bronze business man sitting on a bench by John Seward Johnson II is missing. Formerly known as Liberty Park Plaza, Zuccotti Park is restored as a private park with strips of lighting on the ground. It encompasses a lot of seating, though different than previous than pre-Occupy Wall Street. read more

Zuccotti Park - Lighted ground - Parks Near Me - New York, New York

Zuccotti Park is a nice little space along the Canyon of Heroes that is bolstered by BBH, orange artwork, food vendors, and some spots to sit. There are some marble-ish tables (with batteries scattered across them spreading alkaline as if the Energizer bunny was nearly offed) amidst the fernlike trees and sparse flora. If nothing else, it makes for a nice walk-thru on your way to your day. read more

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A perfectly pretty little park sandwiched in between the hustle & bustle of the FiDi skyscrapers. My boyfriend & I stumbled upon the park at dusk, just when the lights were coming on. Such a beautiful sight as the lights danced around surrounding buildings. An absolutely gorgeous (dare I say romantic?) spot to stroll through (& if you're a kid at heart like me, the blocks on the ground that light up are a blast to jump around on from one to the next )! read more

Another amazing oasis in NYC. And now so storied (thanks, Occupy movement!). I love the uplights embedded into the stone pavement, the gorgeous changing leaves in autumn, the way they light the trees for autumn and winter, watching the sun set in the summer (or the reflection of it off the new World Trade Center tower) - this is just a lovely place that I am glad to pass through every Tuesday night. It always provides a moment (or two) of calm. read more

Zuccotti Park - Fall color *and* fancy lights!! - Parks Near Me - New York, New York

Can get busy during the work week with food truck vendors providing nearby businessmen a quick lunch. They have seating for those who wish to dine outdoors. The food truck vendors are seasonal and mostly during the warmer months. read more

I love this park, but not because of typical park features. I enjoy it because of the its character and atmosphere. It's a great place to go around dusk/evening to get some contemplation time while taking in the sites of the surrounding city, and relaxing in the illumination of the "Tron"-like aura ground lights. The only issue I ran into was getting approached by a group of women who preached to me the "feminine image of the Bible" I got approached two different times while being in this park; I think their study center is located nearby. read more

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This place rocks! Well it rocked for the whole Occupy Wall Street thing... Since I currently work at 1 Liberty Plaza, I would normally come out here and sit on a bench hoping not to get pooped on by a pigeon while I enjoy some authentic halal food from one of the halal carts that surround the park. But from September to November-ish it was hectic. I saw tons of celebrities, met tons of people, heard the voices from thousands about what we are fighting for in America and what needs to be changed. It was priceless, and probably one of the "You have to experience this before you die" things. People were camping out in tents, sharing food, making music all coming together. I saw rich corporate guys sharing ideas, debating and arguing with the protesters. I saw US Soldiers protesting against the the way things have been handled. It was great. It was EPIC. Marching down the streets with the helicopters flying above, all the captains in the police department following the crowd... shouting "BANKS GOT BAILED OUT, WE GOT SOLD OUT." It was beautiful. It was peaceful. It was history. read more

I used to love this park. I even have a picture of myself sitting in front of a nice field of tulips, which happen to be my favorite flower. (See my picture) I never usually get political on Yelp, because it's Yelp and sometimes everyone needs to take a chil pill but then again it is Yelp and I am allowed to my own opinion. Now I won't even walk past this park for the fear of catching head lice or some other airborne disease. Yes, I went there. This is not Woodstock. This is Wall Street where millions of people DO have jobs and shouldn't be heckled or have to take an alternate route to work because of this inefficient way of protesting. I hope this winter is a cold one because it's about time people go home! read more

Zuccotti Park. Also known as Liberty Park. Also known as the center hub of the Occupy Wall Street movement. So you guessed it. This is not so much a review of the park itself, but rather a personal opinion of recent events. Even if Zuccotti Park is private property...what happened between Bloomberg, the NYPD and the protesters was horrific. Many journalists not allowed to cover the raid this past week. The destruction of the OWS library. Geez, I thought we were living in the United States of America, not Nazi Germany. Sheesh. Bloomberg is a hypocrite. If he could amend the mayor term limits from two to three, then he could've extended the OWS protesters' right to camp out longer. As for the protesters themselves, they are a peaceful lot. I've been there a number of times to observe. Okay, so some of the protesters drummed until all hours of the night. So what. Like we haven't been disturbed by loud car stereos or annoying next door neighbor's bad choice of music before. We live in a large, urban city. Urban cities are noisy by nature. If you wanted peace and quiet, so back to the suburbs where you belong. The park was never quiet in the first place. It was always surrounded by traffic, construction noise, etc. Regardless on whether or not you're pro, against or don't really have an opinion...there wouldn't be an OWS (which has turned into a worldwide movement, btw) if THE ECONOMY WASN'T IN SUCH A S***HOLE! Many of the protesters are educated, intelligent souls who are passionate about making a difference. And regardless on how you feel about OWS, you have to admit, this is getting everyone to stand up and take notice about what is going on in regards to politics, and humanity in general. Better than sitting in front of a TV watching reality shows or playing video games. Oh, and for those who have made remarks about the protesters are nothing but dirty lazy time wasters who should give up and get the f**k out...easy for you to say. Actually, those kind of comments are ill-informed and heartless. Didn't hear you complain when the tea party protesters were shouting "n******" and "f******" to members of congress a few years back: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/20/tea-party-protests-nier-f_n_507116.html But that's okay. Just remember you're lucky to have a job. See how quickly you'll change your mind when you've been unemployed for over two years, despite having a college degree, and marketable skills. End of rant. read more

The 5 stars are for what the park turned into, not for the bullshit park itself. Apparently Zuccotti used to be a place for the local Wall Streeters to enjoy their over-priced lunches and mimic schizophrenics by talking loudly and heatedly to themselves (oh, they're on the phone? yelling into a tiny microphone?) Now these pesky folks standing up for millions of Americans have gotten in their way and they are M-A-D. It's got to be really hurtful and difficult to attempt to survive finding another lunch spot to sit in for 20 minutes. This otherwise useless plot of land was transformed into a vibrant community full of expression, dialogue, free health care and food. Homeless people were taken care of who were otherwise ignored by the city. Veterans had a place to have their marginalized voices heard. It was a huge tourist attraction and many students took field-trips there to witness "direct democracy" in action. I loved walking over between classes several times a week and taking in the sheer beauty of people coming together under the shadow of the WTC and creating something flawed but amazing where there was previously just sad nothingness. Almost as quickly as this park became something so special that it will forever be remembered, it turned back into an expanse of emptiness. It's amusing that they evicted the protesters by citing that the local community wanted to enjoy their park in peace....but now the park is surrounded by metal barricades and guarded 24 hours a day by security. So, yeah...sorry for the inconvenience, bros having lunch. read more

It's a very pretty park, especially at night when it's cleared out and the lights are on in the very geometric pattern that they set up the park in. Social history is just one more reason all should check it out. read more

Zuccotti Park - Parks Near Me - New York, New York

This was a fantastic park located directly beside the World Trade plaza. The park was nice and shady with a cool breeze. Very clean and filled with people of all sorts. There are tons of food trucks lining the property so plenty of options. read more

Amazing park, love all the people that come around from all around the world, have a nice time and enjoy

I have to single out this park as one of the more clever; ingenious; and well-thought out park designs in the city. Although it follows a design style which is now being over-used by landscape architects well past the point of conventionalism and redundancy; at least it is different than most of the other parks in NYC which follow an even older and more conservative park style (the Olmstead park design). At least it is fresh when compared to that stodginess. Although it adheres to the 'new conventionalism' ("patriotic+reflective" post 9/11) it still, executes its elements very well. Very deft use of this space. Doesn't hit-you-over-the-head-with-nationalist-fervor. Its quiet and low-key. You can come in here with your OWN thoughts and problems without feeling compelled to wring-your-hands over the supposedly tenuous 'safety of our democratic freedoms'. Quite people-friendly! But they should have kept the original name though. Who is 'Zuccotti'? Who cares? 'Liberty Park'=so much better. read more

Went here in search of the Texas Rangers Apple during the MLB ASG 2013. Not sure why this is a park? Maybe because it's a plot of undeveloped land, but I didn't find it exactly "quaint" "charming" or "peaceful" like I would expect of a park, but it did have the homeless people and vendors selling whatever they could scrap up a few bucks for. I guess in the urban jungle of FiDi this is the best they can do, but where's the greenery?? read more

This place has no GRASS! how can you be a park and not have any grass!!! lots of cops around due to occupy wall street. i wanted to drop by and see what all the fuss was about in person but i came a day or two late and all the cops cleared everyone one. however when i got there a school was having a field trip at the park and there were a few protesters still there but obviously not camping out. just "hanging" out at the park. read more