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Please note: On March 18, the dog run will be closed at times for regular tree pruning, we thank you for understanding
Please note: On March 18, the dog run will be closed at times for regular tree pruning, we thank you for understanding
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Madison Square Park Conservancy is responsible for the maintenance of the park’s lawns. Lawns are open daily for public use starting at 10 AM through 5 PM, weather permitting. Lawns are closed on Parade Days.  Learn more about park hours and rules by visiting our FAQ page.

Oval Lawn

Points of Interest

Oval Lawn

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The Oval Lawn is the beating emerald heart at the very center of the park. On warm days, it’s prime real estate for sun-bathers, morning meditators, picnickers, and city dwellers looking to spend an afternoon in the park. 

Covered in a blanket of Kentucky Bluegrass and Fescue, the Oval Lawn is one of the most popular green spaces in the city. As a public art exhibition space, it rivals the city’s great cultural institutions—there is no more desired section of the park for our commissioned artists to show their work. 

Among the many monuments and amenities that call our seven-acres home, the Oval Lawn is the park’s most sought-after destination.

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