Elevated Acre

A hidden retreat in the middle of concrete jungle… You probably walked by the entrance hundreds of times, never knowing it’s there.
Make a turn towards water, and this minimalistic oasis opens up in front of you. Clean lines, greenery, walkways, benches & huge open elevated patio with spectacular views of the river, bridges & Brooklyn.
It’s calm and peaceful here.
It’s a retreat in every sense — for your mind, your soul, to rest after hectic day or after walking around the city, to reflect and to enjoy the scenery.
It’s beautiful.

Company outing.
Beautiful space with great view. Amazing hidden space in FiDi.
I’m definitely bringing a picnic and a bottle of wine one day.

Hidden public oasis re: Lower Manhattan/​Wall Street/​55 Water St. Walked right by the escalators at 55 Wall St. a few times before venturing up them w/​lunch in hand. Lovely place for lunch. If I were tourist, I would stop here and rest. Tables, chairs, benches, secluded garden space, open green astro-​turf-​like field, a bar/​grill, benches along a walkway overlooking East RiverDrive/​Brooklyn/​Zip Aviation. Not sure where the public bathrooms are, but toilet facilities may be accessible from entrance to 55 Water in the elevated portion. Views at night
but check to see if it’s still open evenings. Open during day, but not sure about evening hours. Menu for public includes alcohol.
Must be freezing up there during winter season.

I fell in love with this place the day I saw this. I knew right then and there that this was the spot I was going to propose at. The event coordinator, Jessica, was prompt with her response and quintessential in making my proposal perfect! She worked with me on pricing and even left a wedding affair to make sure my proposal went as expected. Her bartender and team were also amazing in making sure we got served in time, the music played accordingly, and that we had some sort of privacy on our special day. I couldnt have done this without you guys! They made my proposal one to never forget. All my guests that I had there had nothing but amazing remarks about this location and how it all came together. Again, thank you Jessica and your team for everything you did for us!

We joke that this is a secret garden. But it is! Nice green grass for you to lie down and views of the river. Great place to go for your lunch break.

Note; to enter this park, you do not go inside the building. Just to the left of 55 Water Street, you’ll see some escalators and stairs outside. These lead up to this park. It’s up two flights of stairs. It’s a cute little place to hang out, with a great view of the water. Very urban-​oasis thing going on.
It’s very clean and well-​kept. Different seating arrangements can be found. Try to grab some shade!

I love it when the city takes nothing and turns it into something.
Here we have a former terrace at 55 Water turned into a urban oasis of sorts… a lush garden with a large lovely lawn and multiple areas for sitting.
Easy enough to find and accessible via a couple different staircases/​escalators it offeres lovely views of Brooklyn. The only downside I can find is that the ‘park’ overlooks the downtown Manhattan helipad. Sooo this is definitely not a serene park. If you can get past the noise — then its a great place to visit on your lunch break or as you wander lower Manhattan.

When I lived in the FiDi district this was definitely one of my favorite spots to just go to relax.
Take the elevator up on 55 Water St. and you will find the most gorgeous little man-​made park. The view is amazing!!! AMAZING! I could just sit and look out on the East River and Brooklyn for hours. Somedays I used to bring my lunch when it was not to windy outside. Absolutely the perfect place for a quiet lunch for an otherwise stressful workday!
Definitely recommend to stop by if you are in the neighborhood!

Love love love this hidden oasis in the midst of fidi.
We celebrated a friends birthday party here and it was perfect. His girlfriend cooked a feast of roasted vegetables, lobster salad, deviled eggs, chicken skewers, steak, and so much more.
Take two escalators up and you’ll find a garden, A large lawn of Astroturf and large steps leading to a view of the waterfront.
People bring their dogs here, cuddle on the the lawn, get a view of the city and get some tranquility in an otherwise bustling place.
Our hosts brought bocci balls and corn hole board and bags. Someone else brought tennis racquets. I had so much fun playing tennis on the resilient ‘grass’ and tossing bean bags!
Someone else was flying a beautiful kite in the cool summer night.

Have you ever wanted to escape your office, as well as your coworkers, during lunch? Have you ever wanted to escape these things and people by being a few floors up and overlooking the river? Have you ever wanted to lounge around on turf with a beautiful display of flowers equipped with benches and tables so you can eat your lunch in peace? If so, then you need to visit Elevated Acre.
I had heard of this place plenty of times but had never had the chance to visit until recently. Find 55 Water Street, find the escalators smack in the middle of the building, and take them up. You are then left in a beautiful, clean spot where you can nap in the sun, watch the helipcopters and/​or boats, or eat your lunch surrounded by peace and quiet. I fell in love with this place the second I started exploring it. Each area has its own sort of «thing». There are also steps you can sit on that overlook the «grassy» area. For the summer, they have mini golf setup as part of «Go Sports! Water Street». This is truly one of the best kept secrets of lower Manhattan.

There are couple points of entry and remarkable views*, and it tends to blissfully be sparsely populated during non-​business hours.
*TWHS, am I right?

This is a quiet hidden gem located in financial district, i found this place because my best friend works in building next to it. I come here often, its a beautiful place to just do nothing and enjoy the view or lay in the green area or eat in one of the table or benches. wanna try this place for movie night next…

Awesome place. This is a hidden gem in NYC. Amazing view, and relaxing. It is near Battery Park and Staten Island ferry. Come here to get some fresh air and visit a unique spot.

Up a non-​descript escalator on Water Street lies lower Manhattan’s elevated acre park. This is THE place to go sit down alone or with a group during lunch hour on a sunny day.
Plenty of seating options — from tables, to benches, stand along chairs and faux grass … Lots of options.
Well kept and routinely cleaned, this is one of my favorite spots in lower Manhattan.
Fun place to people watch or take in views of the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge or the nearby heliport.

Love this place!!! I used to work around here like 6 years ago and never knew about it! Now I somehow ended back around these neck-​of-​the-​woods and a friend took me there to workout during our lunch hour! I love this place! I sometimes come here to just look out and admire the view… Wish I knew about it sooner!

LOVE URBAN park-​like places like this!
Take the escalator up on 55 Water Street building and find an urban oasis
of a manicured park with plants and trees, a large open area with fake grass, and benches in the middle of concrete office building jungle. It’s just a GREAT area to just relax and decompress when you’re in FiDi and sometimes street level park just don’t cut it.
What I most like about this place is the VIEW! The View of Brooklyn Heights and Brooklyn Bridge and the Hudson River is AMAZING. You also get to see the Heliport where the helicopters take off with the tourists who paid for the Helicopter tour. You also see cruise ships, jet skiers, sail boats, Staten Island Ferry, and a variety of ferries crossing the river as well. It’s just a great place to take in the «view»!!
I’ll definitely come back whenever I’m in the FiDi or Wall Street area.
**TIP FOR IPHONE USERS**
There’s an electrical outlet in one of the benches so if you need a quick charge, don’t be afraid to use it. I did and recharged my phone 100% before I hopped onto the train home lol

A really hidden area located behind 55 Water Street. You have to go up the stairs next to the building and there you will arrive at the Elevated Area. It’s a ghost town during the winter, but in the spring and summer it is a very popular spot during weekday lunchtimes. It holds a beautiful view over the FDR drive towards Brooklyn. You can easily see the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges as well. A great spot for a lunch date or just wanting to relax when the weather turns beautiful.

Lovely, pristine nook in the city that is appropriately nestled on the terrace of a giant office building in FiDi. (Design principles parallel the High Line’s.)
It does feel hidden away. There are fauna and benches and a big astroturf lawn that make it a good candidate for lunchtime.
It’s cool to gaze over at the river and watch helicopters landing in the heliport.
NYC really doesn’t have enough pretty open, public spaces like this that are not overrun by tourists or assholes.

Well
Tended
Garden with
Great waterfront
Views. Helicopters are the one complaint.

La promenade plantée de 12ème (mais plus petite et avec vue sur l’eau) dans le Financial District. Échappez les foules d’en bas.

EL Acre (cue the music from the old show «Green Acres» ***)
El acre is the place for me…
Brown bagging is the life for me.
Views lookin’ out so far and wide
Keep South Seaport, just give me that north end side!
80 feet up is where I’d rather stay…
I get claustrophobic with the tourist, Hey… I’m walking here!
I just adore a FDR view.
Dawn it I left my sandwich on Park Avenue.
The daisies…
The ladies!
Fresh air…
I will miss Hanover Square
Hey you want my rice?
Goodbye, Old Slip Park life.
El Acre we are there!!!
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BTW– my 1^st time on Elevated Acre was back in 1977. There was zero green; nothing but bricks. Take a 5 minute walk thru this place or take an hour lunch, it’s worth it.
*** For you young Titans of Unilocal you may need to Wiki or Youtube «Green Acres» to get the tune in your head. 8-)