Marcus Garvey Memorial Park
Marcus Garvey Memorial Park
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This is the iconic New York that so many visitors imagine before they visit—spectacular skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building, iconic public buildings like Grand Central Terminal and the New York Public Library, and the non-stop hustle and bustle of the city streets. Fifth Avenue is a shopper's heaven where you can find every kind of store imaginable, with fashion brands ranging from the affordable to the ultra-fancy. Visit the Rockefeller Center to experience towering Art Deco grandeur, and foodies will love the busy restaurants that stay open late in Koreatown. After dark, Midtown calms down a bit, but at any time of day or night it still feels 100% New York.
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TennisStar602
New Jersey704 contributions
July 2022 • Solo
I was always curious to go to the top of the observation tower, but unfortunately, it was closed for maintenance. The observation tower was located atop a large rocky structure which a person may ascend or descend. The park had numerous gathering spots, such as: the basketball courts and the playgrounds. Many individuals were blasting their radios. It was not too crowded when I went there on an early Thursday afternoon in July, but I do not think that I would feel safe in that environment at night.
Written 21 July 2022
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TheaCTravels
New York City, NY43 contributions
July 2013 • Solo
Most New Yorkers are familiar with Shakespeare in the Park, and if you are visiting New York it is certainly worth the time in line to score tickets to this free event. Less well-known, but much more accessible is The Classical Theatre of Harlem whose production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream will run until July 30. The performances are free and are presented in The Richard Rogers Amphitheater at Marcus Garvey Park (5th Ave. between 120th St. and 124th St. Tuesday –Sunday at 7:30 PM, rain or shine. Viewing and acoustics are good from every seat, and rest rooms are adjacent.
The play is faithful to the language of Shakespeare, but like Shakespeare the director has taken liberties with the locale. This is neither Elizabethan England nor Greece. The setting is in “the woods” of Harlem. The characters take on an urban air with props like a huge “beatbox” radio and a Helena with a distinct Hispanic flair and accent to match. The director, Justin Emeka, transforms the characters in such a way that the audience can immediately identify with them, yet he never is unfaithful to the Bard.
There are amazing dance sequences for the fairies choreographed by Laika Worrel. Although this performance was outdoors, the sound was excellent. I cannot say enough about the individual performers. The play within the play at the end was hilarious. You can find their biographies on www.classicaltheatreofharlem.org. Setting, costume design and sound were truly magical. The ninety minute production without an intermission seemed to pass in a flash.
At the end of the performance, the audience was given the opportunity to make donations on the way out, but there was no pressure to do so. I’m glad to say I saw many people who were thankful for this marvelous production doing the right thing.
Please give this organization the support it needs. Go out and see the performance if you can. If not, tell a friend and/or look out for what they are doing in the future. It is a New York theater experience not to be missed.
The play is faithful to the language of Shakespeare, but like Shakespeare the director has taken liberties with the locale. This is neither Elizabethan England nor Greece. The setting is in “the woods” of Harlem. The characters take on an urban air with props like a huge “beatbox” radio and a Helena with a distinct Hispanic flair and accent to match. The director, Justin Emeka, transforms the characters in such a way that the audience can immediately identify with them, yet he never is unfaithful to the Bard.
There are amazing dance sequences for the fairies choreographed by Laika Worrel. Although this performance was outdoors, the sound was excellent. I cannot say enough about the individual performers. The play within the play at the end was hilarious. You can find their biographies on www.classicaltheatreofharlem.org. Setting, costume design and sound were truly magical. The ninety minute production without an intermission seemed to pass in a flash.
At the end of the performance, the audience was given the opportunity to make donations on the way out, but there was no pressure to do so. I’m glad to say I saw many people who were thankful for this marvelous production doing the right thing.
Please give this organization the support it needs. Go out and see the performance if you can. If not, tell a friend and/or look out for what they are doing in the future. It is a New York theater experience not to be missed.
Written 17 July 2013
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CSSnowshoer
New York City, NY3,811 contributions
Jan 2015 • Solo
The best part of this park is the amazing hillside rock formation,,,which appears to have been untouched by graffiti. A stroll through on this wet January day meant it was fairly empty, except for the omnipresent dogwalkers and a few bench sitters. Good for the neighborhood to have some greenspace.
Written 4 January 2015
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ZebulonQ
179 contributions
June 2017 • Family
I had no idea that this place even existed as it was a small green square on a map I got of Harlem. I decided to check it out and found that there was a festival going on at the time. The park is small but there is still enough space to find somewhere private to sit on a grass verge. There is a swimming pool and bathing area for which you have to pay. We didn't go inside to have a look and couldn't see inside behind the fencing. There is an amphitheatre and we were lucky enough to watch the live rehearsals for a show which was taking place in the afternoon. This was all free as part of the festival. This is a lovely park and a place where families as well as couples could visit and feel relaxed. I think that Harlem used to have a really bad reputation but I think that as demand for property and accommodation expands, uptown is becoming more desirable for the discerning property moguls and young professional people. Apart from the name, there are many aspects about this park that seem quite Bohemian and I think that's quite laughable coming from an outsider!! But it is still a Gem of a Park and I am quite pleased that it bears the name of one of the most recognised and prominent people of African Civil rights.
Written 3 September 2017
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Chocolatevirgo
18 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
Some friends and I gathered here to play basketball and have fun. This was The perfect place to do it and more. We brought snacks, our kids, blankets, and played basketball! This park is very clean and very well lit at night also. The bathrooms were very clean stocked with tissue! The kids had so much fun in the kiddy park! There's a pool, dog park ( that's fenced in), softball park, a walking trail, many sitting areas & more.
Written 20 May 2015
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Mvphappytravel
Saint Louis, MO105 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
Went there for the free Jazz festival and what a surprise to see the drummers on the other side of the park. Upon entering the park it looks small but it's bigger than what it appears. Park was nice and clean and the kids had fun playing with their new found friends.
Written 8 September 2014
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Marie D
New York City, NY135 contributions
May 2014 • Family
This quiet little park is a nice place to spend some time. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit it, but if you are in the area, it's worth a look. There is some lawn space, a Little League field, basketball courts, a pool, and a playground. There are concerts at the amphitheater sometimes.
Written 28 May 2014
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Dave S
Hebron, lsrael169 contributions
July 2013 • Solo
It is, in general, worth strolling the side streets of Harlem, with the architectural guidebook AAA GUIDE TO NEW YORK CITY, by Norval White & Elliot Willensky with Fran Leedon. This little-known park offers a dramatic change from the otherwise flat landscape of Harlem, with a tall outcropping which can be climbed for an unusual view. At the summit is the Fire Watchtower, the only survivor of several originally built, dating back to 1855.
Written 27 December 2013
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impvan
Gwynedd, UK529 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This was a bit of a fill-in-time before heading to JFK.
What a gem. You're in the middle of Harlem, but the city seems a loooong way away.
At the end of April, the Watchtower was fenced off, and the pool was being prepped for the season... but OMG the blossom and flowers, and just the sheer life going around - kids, adults, sirens...
What a gem. You're in the middle of Harlem, but the city seems a loooong way away.
At the end of April, the Watchtower was fenced off, and the pool was being prepped for the season... but OMG the blossom and flowers, and just the sheer life going around - kids, adults, sirens...
Written 7 May 2018
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rightcoastplayer
Brooklyn, NY91 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
Family friendly park. Lovely amphitheater. Cultural/NYC experience. Great for young and old. Playground for kids a plenty.
Written 9 September 2017
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