St. Nicholas Park Park
Urban Manhattan park with playgrounds and memorials
A linear park in Harlem with playgrounds, chess tables and stepped lawns between city blocks. Residents picnic, play sports and visitors explore the neighbourhood's local history.
St. Nicholas Park at a Glance#
Address: St. Nicholas Park, Manhattan, New York (between 128th-141st Streets and St. Nicholas Ave/Broadway)
Website: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/st-nicholas-park
Hours: Open daily sunrise-dusk (NYC Parks standard hours)
Admission: Free (public park operated by NYC Parks)
How to Get to St. Nicholas Park#
St. Nicholas Park is in Manhattan between St. Nicholas Avenue and Broadway, roughly from 128th to 141st Streets. Subway access includes the A/B/C/D lines to 145th Street and the 1 train to 137th Street-City College; several bus routes also serve the area.
Tips for Visiting St. Nicholas Park#
- Visit in late afternoon for warm light on the grassy slopes and views toward the Hudson.
- Explore the neighborhood's small murals and local businesses along St. Nicholas Avenue and 145th Street.
- The park is a good base for walking the surrounding Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill historic districts.
Best Time to Visit St. Nicholas Park#
Spring and fall are especially pleasant for strolling and people-watching; summer brings more families and activity.
Weather & Climate near St. Nicholas Park#
St. Nicholas Park'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 -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1197 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -5° - 4° | -5° | 94 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -4° - 5° | -4° | 76 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 10° | 1° | 104 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 5° - 16° | 10° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 11° - 22° | 16° | 111 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 112 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 28° | 24° | 108 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 14° - 24° | 19° | 103 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 91 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 12° | 5° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 6° | -2° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
