Elevated Acre
Pedestrian Plaza, Scenic Lookout, and Park
Financial District, New York
"So peaceful and great views of the east river and Brooklyn"(3 Tips)
"A hidden gem in the financial district."(7 Tips)
"Gorgeous views of Brooklyn and the East River."(2 Tips)
"Watch the helicopters land, while you have a cocktail after work."(4 Tips)
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- Urban WalksJune 5, 2015Perched 40 feet above street level, it features stunning views of the East River, Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Bridge, and enough greenery to make a cooped-up office worker feel free-range. FREE WiFi
Globetrottergirls DaniAugust 20, 2013A hidden gem in the financial district. Great views over Brooklyn. Bring a coffee and a book and relax for an hour here!
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Annie LuOctober 12, 2012Great place to work...on your tan, although the free WiFi means you can get some real work done as well. There are plugs hidden by the benches on the far end of the park closest to the helipads.- Globetrottergirls DaniSeptember 5, 2016A hidden gem in the financial district. Peaceful, quiet, and beautiful views. Bring a picnic and a book 😊
- Lori K. http://www.lkpheartsfood.netNovember 8, 2014Gorgeous views of Brooklyn and the East River. A postage stamp sized oasis on Manhattan. Afterwords, walk over to Stone street for delicious food and drinks.
Paige CJune 25, 2017What a beautiful outdoor space. Great place for an event or gathering. Beautiful views and a nice breeze.
Leigh Anne ZinsmeisterJune 16, 2015The best part - besides the view- is that you have to know it's there, so it feels super exclusive.
nikkiNovember 24, 2016just a stairway/escalator ride away! lots of seating/view options and some vendor showcases with free samples. plenty of picnic space
Andrew FurmanOctober 29, 2015This plaza was remodeled in 2005. The reason it exists is that the zoning board said that 55 Water could be 5 stories taller if they dedicated an acre to public use.- This little hidden gem has everything you want -- a view, some grass, things to jump off, and plenty of places to sit around, all amidst a forest of skyscrapers!
Sounak Ghosh RoyJune 20, 2014It was awesome! I took a friend who came from Europe and she was very impressed with the view and ambiance. Highly recommended :)
Mike SeilbackMay 28, 2015Great hideaway park with scenic views overlooking lower Manhattan and the river. Great view of the heliport too
SS+K's Guide to Downtown NYMarch 21, 2012Take the outdoor escalators at 55 Water up behind the building to discover a hidden elevated park. Free wi-fi makes this a great summer working spot.
Chase TurnerAugust 30, 2013Awesome hidden green space in the financial district overlooking the South Street Helipad. Great view of Brooklyn.
Gary TorielloAugust 20, 2014Take the outdoor escalator between the buildings to get up to the plaza.
Eugenio CuriaNovember 8, 2013On a sunny day go to Leo's bagels and enjoy your bagel in this beautiful smalle elevated garden. Fantastic.
Kmart FashionDecember 2, 2011This park is seriously one of the best-kept secrets in the Financial District. Our tip: A great place to get some work done – it’s outdoors, quiet with beautiful views plus FREE Wi-Fi.
Love taking lunch breaks here. Great view and good escape from the office to grab some fresh air.
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsOctober 1, 2013
Lindsay WilsonJuly 30, 2013A true financial district hidden gem. Beautiful views of the river and the bridge.
TenantKing.comAugust 6, 2014A perfect place to get away from the office, and have lunch with a beautiful view.
A little oasis of calm in the Financial District. Well, with helicopters making things feel a little bit like Apocalypse Now, but otherwise...- Roger SchonfeldSeptember 17, 2015Watch the helicopters land, while you have a cocktail after work. Lovely spot overlooking the water.
Come in the late afternoon and have this oasis to yourself.
Eddie HernandezJuly 17, 2014Beautiful public space but ruined by the constant helicopter noise and helicopter fumes.
Fitzcarl ReidNovember 10, 2012I saw the Seven Year Itch, with Marilyn Monroe, here a few years ago. Awesome.
If you can pass out on the turf with choppers buzzing you deserve a free hearing test!
Please don't smoke here! I'm trying to eat my lunch and enjoy a beautiful day. Thanks.
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Hidden between two buildings, up three flights of stairs and you’ll be surprised. A full acre of green space, surrounded by a seven-tiered amphitheater, overlooks the East River from the Brooklyn Bridge to Governor’s Island.
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"Checkout the old school Bowne & Co. shop, located right at Water Street. Lot's of cool letterpress and cards in there. It's right next to the South Street Seaport Museum."
Raj S. - 9.1
"If you visit the liberty state from NYC certain you go to this little park! It's beautiful and has a great view from newest part of this island!"
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"Upstairs has an unbelievable cocktail selection. Everything we had was excellent"
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