Duane Park

Public park in Manhattan, New York
Duane Park in Tribeca
Duane Park in Tribeca

Duane Park is a small, triangular public urban park located in the diamond of the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.[1] The park is bordered by Hudson Street to the east and branches of Duane Street on north and south sides. It was originally laid out by Calvert Vaux.[2]

The park is supported by a non-profit group, The Friends of Duane Park, whose website contains a brief history of the park and its neighborhood.[3]

The city of New York purchased Duane Park in 1795 from Trinity Church for five dollars.[1] The park is surrounded by beautiful, turn of the century, architecturally ornate loft buildings which were constructed during the 19th century.[1] Duane Street, which borders the park, is named for James Duane, an important parishioner at Trinity Church.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Freeman Gill, John (May 6, 2011). "The Land of the $800 Stroller". The New York Times. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
  2. ^ "Nosy Neighbor: Why are there horses at Duane Park?". Tribeca Citizen. March 16, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "Duane Park". Friends of Duane Park. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  4. ^ Senft, Bret (September 26, 1993). "If You're Thinking of Living In/TriBeCa; Families Are the Catalyst for Change". The New York Times. Retrieved July 7, 2011.

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