A calm little park in the middle of the city! As soon as you walk in it drowns out the city sounds. A great place to hang out and relax, even eat lunch!

A real hidden gem ...In the middle of the crowd and chaos of Manhattan I found this very relaxing mini mini park ..recommended

Relaxing and clean...felt like a hidden gem.

Beautiful hole in the wall public space featuring a voluminous waterfall, lots of seating, and a small food vendor. As of August 2017, construction platforms over half the park are an eye sore, but once complete, itll be a perfect little oasis in Midtown.

Autumn rains on serene Paley Park

An oasis for the cigar smoker in New York (and others). Great location near two excellent cigar stores. Ashtrays and plenty of seating. A can of Coke for a dollar. It does not get any better than that.

Whey a find with a big waterfall wall. This further serves for cigars smokers place

Small, peaceful nice litte snack/hot dog place. Great for pictures, lunch, chat with friends or just relaxing.

Stopped by here on a whim. There is a refreshments area with a grill. Got the veggie burger. I was pleasantly surprised. Very good.

This happens to be a good hidden secret from the tourists that come and visit. The waterfall here offers an escape thats truly uncanny. This place is great if you want some respite from the hustle and bustle of the city but you are not trying to travel out of the way to go to an actual park. This place is a good source of inspiration if you write and meditating is awesome here, however you will still hear honks & cars every now and again.

Move little nook for a rest out lunch. Nice break from a crowded sidewalk. But it was really advertised on Pinterest as a more exciting and must see place when its just a small hole. I wouldnt go out of my way to see out but would definitely stop if I passed and needed a rest

Such a wonderful unexpected gem in the city. Very easy to relax here, have lunch, meet with friends. Thanks to YouTubers Kara and Nate who brought it to my attention.

I really like this park. There is a small cafe that has a nice selection of food and they bring your order right to the table. The waterfall is a nice way to relax in the middle of a busy city.

Not open! It says its open from 8 am til 8 pm. However, it is NOT open.

Love this park and the waterfall. A haven from the busy streets of NYC. There’s an open space 2 doors down that also has a mini waterfall but this park is more spacious and has more trees

Nice park to sit and eat or relax if you are on your lunch break. The waterfall can be a tad loud but that is relaxing to me, you will know as soon as you get there whether it is something you will like or not.

One of the best spots to sit for lunch or coffee in midtown. If I ever have extra time for lunch, I prefer to sit out there and talk with friends or just chill on my own with the waterfall in the background. It is tucked away right near Jeffries but an incredible spot overall. There is almost always enough space for 2-3 people to pull up.

On the Website it said they were open now until 8 pm. I went on Wednesday at 5:30 and it was closed.

Beware of a crazy security guards attacking people for no reason

In this little gem of a NYC park, a smoker can light up free from stress and the disapproving stares or complaints from those around him or her...in fact, a kindly Park employee will likely pop over to offer you an ashtray! And all while the soothing sounds of the waterfall provide background thrum. All just steps from major mid-town attractions, this little haven even has its own small kiosk for food and beverages. Truly an oasis - add this spot to your address book and you wont regret it!

A genuine albeit compact oasis in the middle of the East 50s. Fans of the musical ‘Company’ will recognize it as the park mentioned in the “Another Hundred People” sequence.

Family friendly, great gluten free pizza. Staff was very nice. Looking forward to going back next time we are in VT

It was very nice. Clean not crowded at all and a very calming environment! Glad I went! The waterfall is beautiful!!

Lovely oasis. Was there on a muggy Sunday afternoon and the falls provided a cool respite. The crashing water is a tad loud to talk over but still a nice spot.

Nice, but I kind of miss the Stork Club.

Nice little park tucked away on a busy street. Its a nice place to hang out with lunch if you work in midtown. If smokers bother you it will be hit or miss.

A great spot to chill/read/unwind. The waterfall drowns out all the city noises. The restaurant is a convenient place to grab a snack.

A very beautiful view. its more of a couple thing but I still enjoyed the looks of it! I would recommend to take someone special here to sit with and enjoy the view!

This is a not really a park. It is an area of pavers with a waterfall wall and potted plants. It is clean with tables and chairs. It is also where men go to smoke cigars. It would be an enjoyable place except for the smokers.

Nice little place to stop and rest. The restaurant had some delicious chicken fred rice.

The secret gem of NY. Get your lunch here and eat it while listening to the sound of a fountain away from all the noise of the city

Great little getaway point, tucked between the highrise. The Bertoia chairs fit perfectly in this little public park, and the sound of the fountain cancels out the street noise. Perfect place for a lunch or coffee break.

Beautiful little pocket park for calm enjoyment of quiet with a waterfall in the midst of cement, expensive stores and midtown consumerism.

Great outside space that is cigar welcoming, a great place to unwind.

A peaceful oasis amongst the hubbub of midtown...

Twas not even open. Womp.

Its a tranquil place. But people smoking mess up the atmosphere.

Beautiful pocket park with good food available. Enjoyed the authentic hummus

Beautiful place to take pictures.

Why can men in groups smoke in such a delightful little oasis here! It is supposed to give us, citi ppl, a refreshment, but now has become another polluted spot

This park is really nice and particular.

Nice park in the middle of Manhattan. Like an oasis

Chill place to enjoy food

Calm spot in the middle of the hurricane (Midtown).

Pretty and very peaceful, except I was told its privately owned and smoking is allowed.

This place is beautiful, the attendants are kind and make sure the area stays clean and visitors respect the park. It also is a privately owned park, the only I know of, that allows smoking. A lot of cigar smokers come here. Its very enjoyable.

One of the greatest parks of NYC. It may be small, it may be surrounded by buildings but somehow this place has everything you want from a public space. Have a seat while moving the furniture as you need, have a rest under the shade and isolate yourself from the city noise with the cascade sound. Enjoy a bite from the coffee shop next to it.

Nice place to relax and listen to the sound of the water fall.

A tranquil place with beautiful water fall

This is one of my low-key favorite places in the city. Its right off 5th Avenue, but not really known by tourists. Theres a waterfall towards the back that blocks off the noise of the city, which creates a really nice ambience. Great little spot to have a meal

This is one place I never miss visiting. Waterfall sound has a calming effect on you. While you do that enjoy a quick meal from food Bella,a small but efficient corner cafe.

A Great Thinking Space And A Beautiful Sight...

If people smoke it you cant escape the smell.

Very nice public space, when its not too crowded.

Good in summer to visit the falls but gets crowded with cigar smokers. Nice and clean and birds want visit w you lol

Park was close temp for Covid

A decent little park in the middle of the city with a cascade waterfall at the back. Its similar to Greenacre Park a few blocks over and is a great alternative for a lunch goer like me. I would give this 5 stars, if it wasnt for even better parks nearby. But nonetheless its a great spot.

Really pretty area. Close to some restaurants. So great place to eat if you like the outdoors.

It’s a very serene place to sit and get some peace in the middle of the busy city. The architect has put in beautiful elements that soothes our mind :)

Very well maintained place!!

Great place for a quick bite and coffee

A true power of landscape architecture!

One of my favorite spaces ever

Nice place to rest for 10-15, the water is a little bit too loud but covers the louder sounds of the city

Peaceful oasis

Easy to get to and usually can find a seat even during lunch hours. Food is also available to order for a good price. Taquitos are tasty.

Cute like hide away next to a really good cafe

Definitely not for families with kids.

Love the water fall.

Thank you Paley Family!

Love Paley Park, the only public park in NYC that youre allowed to smoke in (they even have ashtrays and places to dispose of them). Its a pretty small lot between two buildings in midtown east. It has cobblestone and a few steps to get into it (not wheelchair accessible). In the back is a small perpetual waterfall that drown out the noise of the city the further into the space you move. This makes it ideal for private/discrete conversations. Theres also a small food stand on the inside that is operational during the day. This is a good spot to come through for a rest, a cig break, or even to eat your lunch if youre a local worker.

The scaffolding is now gone, but the weather is on the cold side most days so it’s hard to endure the cold at the park at this time.

This would be a great urban oasis except for one thing. It seems to have been taken over by cigarette and cigar smokers. If you love waterfalls and inhaling second-hand smoke, then this the place for you. Given that smoking is now illegal I public parks in NYC Im not sure why its tolerated here.

What a nice little park

Cigar smokers ruined our lunch. There were several, and the atmosphere was noxious. Pretty place, but the cigars made it unendurable.

The waterfall blends out the city noise, its a refreshing little stop. Had the place to myself both times, which I thought was surprising.

A beautiful place! Refreshments are available too! Wish someone would apply a “no smoking policy” here !

Nice secret place,

Perfect calm inside the crazy city. Can be hard to find...but its a nice place to stop, relax, and take pictures.

Love visiting new place

Neat little place to go relax over lunch with some friends. Very relaxing and the waterfall is very neat!

A historic landmark gem of public space. Oasis of tranquility worth seeking out.

Too many people smoking cigars. At leas five people smoking in that little space.Otherwise, the place is really nice

I walked by and looked.

As stated on the accompanying plaque the owner, upon his death in 1964, bequeathed this park as a place where smokers could enjoy the only smoking Park in NYC

Nice place to chill and drink your favorite beverage of choice

Beautiful, relaxing spot in the city.

So peaceful here. Very clean and quiet. Staff members are very friendly.

This spot out of nowhere in the middle of everything is like a fresh breath in the rush of Manhattan, I love it

Great little park in the middle of Manhattan. Take a seat and relax by a waterfall, maybe grab something to eat at the snack bar.

Great little hideaway spot for a bite to eat. Usually quiet.

A beautiful quiet getaway setting for piece of mind, lunch or to enjoy the waterfall.

Needs more lighting but real calm,nice,different Park to eat n sit and talk

Neat little pocket park. Just where its needed.

Closes around 7:30 or 8pm.

Nice place to hang out and relax for a moment of you are exploring the concrete jungle

Best place to step out of the hustle and bustle of midtown

Quiet little park with fairly impressive waterfall.

Good place for lunch

Smoke free, not a public park.