Suggestions for Plaza near East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Love Lee T. • November 3, 2013quick break, great coffee, nice view

Kai B. • January 17, 2016The New York Times has called it "The Times Square of Williamsburg"

Compass • May 20, 2014The bustling plaza adjacent to Brooklyn’s Arc de Triomphe and the Brooklyn Public Library plays home to green markets, food truck rallies, and more.

The Corcoran Group • June 27, 2014Small dog park with lots of benches around the perimeter! Not the nicest park in the area, but worth a visit with your pooch!

Gabriel H. • September 9, 2015Great place to sit and relax on a beautiful summer day.

Kaye S. • September 25, 2013Must see for anyone visiting NYC. I go every time I'm here and it's always new, fresh and exciting!

Natalia C. • May 1, 2015Amazing view at back plaza from Jersey City, and a little more far you can see the Liberty Statue, really quite place/ Hermosa vista desde la plaza de la ciudad de Jersey y la estatua de la libertad🗽

IWalked Audio Tours • September 10, 2011Plaza formerly known as Jeanette Park after ship which sank in 1879. Today plaza contain 66 ft long & 14 ft tall green glass memorial to Vietnam Veterans. Dedicated in 1985. More info in our blog

Eugene • November 11, 2016One of the best places in the area to have lunch on a nice day!

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ • July 12, 2020Located on the Southeast corner of Central Park lies the Grand Army Plaza with a beautiful gilded statue of General Sherman, an amazing fountain and a number of cool tulips. Such a great spot to chill

Mary M. • June 12, 2023What a great find! This is a great place to grab a bite, get a drink, or just relax! It has a beautiful fountain, trees, lots of seating, and two eateries: Worldwide Beer Garden and The Barking Dog.

Luis M. • November 21, 2011Best place to just relax and take a breather after a good walk

Laser B. • November 1, 2010A multi-dimensional experience!

Kimmie O. • July 20, 2020Decent amount of seating here.

Lizzie B. • October 11, 2015Nice spot to sit on a weekday afternoon

Kimmie O. • January 2, 2020I used to walk to nearby Oslo Coffee & Roebling Tea Room for fantastic coffee & tea, respectively.

Hot Bread Kitchen • January 17, 2012This plaza is actually a 1.5 acre park that occupies the entire south side block between First and Second Avenues on East 47th St. Check out the Greenmarket here every Wednesday, weather permitting.

Hillel • April 21, 2012Most of the ledges are chunked but there's a buttery one overlooking the BQE

Calvin L. • July 21, 2014Nice spot to people watch

The New York Daily News • November 2, 2010PHOTO: In 1937 construction workers dug up the ground behind George Washington to add a sunken garden! Click "More Info" to see this historic pic!

Samsonite • May 3, 2011Based off the famous children's book series "Eloise," The Plaza’s most famous resident has a real room! The room was designed by Betsey Johnson and is available for booking.