Bennett Park (New York City) Park
Small Manhattan park at the borough's highest point
Bennett Park (New York City) at a Glance#
Hours: Open daily
About Bennett Park (New York City)#
Bennett Park is a small public park in the Inwood neighborhood at the northern end of Manhattan, New York City. It is notable as the highest natural point on the island of Manhattan.
The park contains terraces, lawn areas and historical markers that identify the approximate site of Fort Washington and the 1776 battle fought there. The elevated spot provides views over surrounding residential streets and parts of the Hudson River valley to the west.
The park preserves the location associated with Fort Washington, a Revolutionary War fortification where a major battle occurred in November 1776. The modern parkland and commemorative plaques mark that historic association.
Bennett Park sits in Inwood at the northern tip of Manhattan within New York City.
- Highest point in Manhattan: It is the highest natural point in Manhattan at about 265 feet (81 meters) above sea level.
- Revolutionary War site: Contains a marker and memorials associated with the Revolutionary War Battle of Fort Washington (1776).
How to Get to Bennett Park (New York City)#
Local access by foot or short bus ride from surrounding neighborhoods; check municipal transit maps for the nearest bus lines and subway connections.
Tips for Visiting Bennett Park (New York City)#
- This small neighborhood park is used by locals; check local community board postings for small events or maintenance closures.
- If visiting for a view or a picnic, midweek late afternoons are quieter than weekend mornings, which attract local families.
- Wear shoes suitable for urban grass and older, uneven pavement - parts of the park can show heavy wear.
Best Time to Visit Bennett Park (New York City)#
Best visited in milder months; urban park that functions year-round for neighbors.
Weather & Climate near Bennett Park (New York City)#
Bennett Park (New York City)'s climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1204 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -5° - 3° | -6° | 94 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -4° - 5° | -4° | 77 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 9° | 1° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 5° - 15° | 8° | 106 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 10° - 22° | 16° | 112 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 111 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 18° - 28° | 23° | 108 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 14° - 24° | 19° | 104 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 12° | 5° | 106 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 6° | -2° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
