Septuagesimo Uno

Septuagesimo Uno, often hailed as Manhattan’s smallest park, is a urban oasis tucked between brownstones on West 71st Street between West End and Amsterdam Avenues. Spanning just 0.04 acres, this pocket park was created in the late 1960s as part of Mayor John Lindsay’s Vest Pocket Park campaign, designed to bring green space to overlooked city lots.

Available seating, lush plantings, and tranquil atmosphere, Septuagesimo Uno offers a peaceful retreat for reading, relaxing, or simply enjoying a quiet moment away from the bustle of nearby Broadway and Riverside Park. The park’s Latin name, meaning “seventy-one,” replaced its original “71st Street Plot” moniker in 2000, adding a touch of whimsy to this local secret.  Septuagesimo Uno is a delightful example of how even the smallest green spaces can enrich city life.. nycgovparks.org