Dante Park

Dante Park is a small, triangular green space on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, nestled at the intersection of Broadway, Columbus Avenue, and West 63rd Street, directly across from Lincoln Center. Established in 1921 during the 600th anniversary of the death of Italian poet Dante Alighieri, the park was named and created by Italian-Americans to honor the author of The Divine Comedy, whose work established Tuscan as the literary language of Italy.

At the heart of the park stands a striking bronze statue of Dante, crafted by sculptor Ettore Ximenes and mounted on a granite base designed by Warren and Wetmore. The park also features Philip Johnson’s “TimeSculpture,” a contemporary clock installation that complements the historic monument. Dante Park offers a quiet retreat for relaxation, people-watching, and enjoying the energy of Lincoln Square. nycgovparks.org