Fountain Terrace

The Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain terrace is a central meeting and seating area near Sixth Avenue, with seasonal food kiosks and event activity nearby.

There is no park parking and Midtown driving is slow and expensive. Subway, bus, walking, or nearby commercial garages are the realistic options.

Fountain Terrace follows its own staffed, seasonal, program, ferry, or maintenance schedule. Confirm today's availability with Bryant Park Corporation before making a special trip.

Staffed public restrooms are on the 42nd Street and 40th Street sides, with changing facilities and accessible fixtures. Summer hours generally extend to 11 PM but maintenance can shorten them.

Park entry, chairs, lawn access, reading room, and many games and events are free. Carousel, food, rentals, and some seasonal services charge.

Level perimeter entrances and paved promenades make most areas accessible. The lawn can close after rain or for event setup.

Leashed dogs are permitted on paved areas but not on the central lawn. Owners must follow posted event and seasonal restrictions.

Le Carrousel, games, children's reading programs, lawn time, food, performances, and winter skating work well for short family visits.

The Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain terrace is a central meeting and seating area near Sixth Avenue, with seasonal food kiosks and event activity nearby. The lawn is not guaranteed to be open every day because rain, turf care, and large events require closures. Check the daily lawn message and event calendar.

B/D/F/M and 7 trains stop at 42 St-Bryant Park/Fifth Avenue; many buses run on Fifth, Sixth, and 42nd Street.