Grand Army Plaza (Manhattan) Park
Traffic circle and plaza at Manhattan's southeast Central Park
A busy traffic circle on the southwest edge of Central Park, Grand Army Plaza (Manhattan) serves as a transport hub and gateway to shops, restaurants, and nearby cultural institutions. Visitors often stop between park walks and city sightseeing.
Grand Army Plaza (Manhattan) at a Glance#
How to Get to Grand Army Plaza (Manhattan)#
Grand Army Plaza sits at the southeast corner of Central Park at 59th Street and Fifth Avenue. Take the N, Q, R, or W trains to the 5th Ave-59th St station (the station exits directly onto the plaza); alternatively the A, B, C, D or 1 lines stop at 59th St-Columbus Circle, about a 10-15 minute walk west along 59th Street to the plaza. Several MTA bus routes that run along Fifth Avenue and nearby avenues also stop within a short walk.
Tips for Visiting Grand Army Plaza (Manhattan)#
- Visit at dawn or during weekday mid-mornings to get photos of the Pulitzer Fountain and the Plaza with far fewer pedestrians and commuter traffic.
- Approach from the Fifth Avenue/59th Street side (near the Plaza Hotel) for the classic perspective of the fountain framed by the park and upscale façades; this is also where most tour groups congregate.
- If you want to avoid traffic noise for a quieter stroll, walk the Central Park side of the plaza rather than lingering at curbside where crosstown vehicles and buses concentrate.
Best Time to Visit Grand Army Plaza (Manhattan)#
Visit Grand Army Plaza in late spring through early autumn for the most pleasant weather and outdoor activity, and go on weekday mornings to avoid peak crowds.
Weather & Climate near Grand Army Plaza (Manhattan)#
Grand Army Plaza (Manhattan)'s climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1215 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 4° | -5° | 96 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 5° | -4° | 78 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 10° | 1° | 107 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 15° | 10° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 11° - 22° | 16° | 112 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 93 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 114 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 28° | 24° | 109 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 24° | 20° | 104 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 9° - 18° | 14° | 94 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 12° | 6° | 107 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 7° | -1° | 96 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
