Theodore Roosevelt Park

Theodore Roosevelt Park is a urban oasis stretching from West 77th to West 81st Streets between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. This 18-acre park surrounds the American Museum of Natural History, providing a leafy retreat from the city’s hustle and bustle. Named in honor of the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt—a passionate conservationist and New York native—the park features winding paths, lush lawns like the Margaret Mead Green, and plenty of shaded benches, making it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike to relax, picnic, or people-watch.

The park is renowned for its dog-friendly atmosphere, boasting one of Manhattan’s largest dog runs, which is divided for both small and large dogs. Seasonal highlights include spring flowers and Manhattanhenge sunsets along 79th Street, adding to the park’s charm. With easy access to world-class museums and Central Park just across the street, Theodore Roosevelt Park stands as a peaceful, welcoming green space in the heart of the Upper West Side. friendsofrooseveltpark.org