Paley Park: A Tranquil Oasis in the Heart of Manhattan

Getting There

• Train

  From Greenwich, head to the Greenwich Train Station located at 2 Railroad Ave. You can walk there in about 10-15 minutes from the town center. Once at the station, buy a ticket to Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Board the Metro-North Railroad train heading towards New York, and enjoy the scenic ride, which takes approximately 50 minutes. Upon arrival at Grand Central, follow the signs to the subway station.

• Subway

  At Grand Central, take the 7 train (the purple line) from the subway concourse. Board the train towards Flushing – Main St. Get off at the 5th Avenue station (only one stop). Once you exit the station, walk east on 42nd Street, then turn right on 5th Avenue. Continue walking until you reach East 53rd Street, where you will find Paley Park on your right.

• Walking

  If you're already in Manhattan, you can walk to Paley Park. Start at the corner of 5th Avenue and 42nd Street. Walk north along 5th Avenue for about 10 blocks. When you reach East 53rd Street, turn right. Paley Park will be on your left side at 3 E 53rd St. It’s a small, serene park that’s perfect for a short break.

• Bus

  From the nearest bus stop, you can take the MTA bus line M1, M2, M3, or M4. Board the bus headed towards Midtown Manhattan. Ask the driver to let you know when to get off at 53rd Street. Once you get off, walk east on 53rd Street until you reach Paley Park, which will be on your left at 3 E 53rd St.