Sculptures and City Squares on a Manhattan Saturday
Linger among outdoor installations in a Lower East Side community garden. Grand columns frame a historic downtown plaza. The Big Banks skate spot sits beneath the Brooklyn Bridge on its Manhattan side.
Outdoor sculptures turn Kenkeleba House Garden into an open-air gallery on the Lower East Side. Metal and wire pieces stand across the grassy yard. This community garden at 212 E 3rd St offers a place to linger among the installations. Plan a Saturday visit between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
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Thomas Paine Park offers a place to pause amid Foley Square's grand civic architecture. The park takes its name from the author of Common Sense. Look up at columns recalling Egypt, Greece and Italy. Entry is free, and the square opens daily from 6:00 AM to midnight.
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Gotham Park combines East River views with the Big Banks skate spot beneath the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge. Planters and seating line the plaza's walking paths. Bring lunch for a weekend break. The grounds are lit after sunset. The plaza is open 24 hours daily.
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Ivy gives Miracle Garden a leafy backdrop for a quiet East Village break. The community garden at 196 East 3rd Street has plenty of outdoor seating and a small stage. It hosts CSA pick-ups and occasional live music. Entry is free. Visit on Saturday or Sunday between noon and 7:00 PM.
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