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Marcus Garvey Park

A rocky outcrop in the middle of Harlem, with the last fire watchtower in America on top.

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Where
E 120th St to E 124th St, Manhattan, Harlem Open in Google Maps ↗
Cost
Free
Good with
Solo · Family · Groups
Go when
Late afternoon

A lively park, in the best sense: people actually use it.

Fifth Avenue has to bend around this park because the rock underneath it would not move. Climb it and there is a cast-iron watchtower from 1856, the only one of its kind left standing in the country, restored and put back on the hill a few years ago.

The amphitheatre below runs free events all summer.

What to know

Free. The climb to the tower is steep and worth it.

Marcus Garvey Park, in short

Where is Marcus Garvey Park?

Marcus Garvey Park is at E 120th St to E 124th St, Manhattan, in Harlem, New York City.

Is Marcus Garvey Park free?

Marcus Garvey Park is free — there is no admission charge.

When is the best time to visit Marcus Garvey Park?

Late afternoon.

Who is Marcus Garvey Park good for?

Marcus Garvey Park is good for going on your own, families and groups.

Where it is

What else is nearby →

E 120th St to E 124th St, Manhattan, Harlem. Directions in Google Maps ↗

More in Harlem

All of Harlem →
9.7Morningside ParkParkOn the MUSEENYC M ListA cliff face with a waterfall at the bottom, separating Harlem from Morningside Heights.9.2Riverbank State ParkParkA 28-acre park built on the roof of a sewage treatment plant, with a pool, a rink and the Hudson in front of it.