Where Bowling Green Park appears on New York Dearest
It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- Subway4, 5 to Wall St, 1 min
- AddressBroadway and Whitehall St.
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
Bowling Green is the oldest park in New York City and a must-see for history buffs. The reason? In 1776, shortly after George Washington read the Declaration of Independence, American soldiers rushed to the park topple the statue of King George III.
If you swing by the park while visiting the Financial District, you can touch the original fence installed by the British in 1773 (250 years ago). Which is one of the most unique things to do in the Financial District.
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.