Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park, State memorial park on Roosevelt Island, New York
The four-acre park features granite walls, double rows of trees, and a grand staircase leading to expansive views of Manhattan and Queens.
Architect Louis Kahn designed the memorial in 1974, but construction only began in 2010 after securing fifty million dollars in funding.
The memorial displays excerpts from Roosevelt's 1941 State of the Union address, defining four fundamental human freedoms that shaped international human rights.
Visitors can reach the park via Roosevelt Island Tram or F train, operating from Wednesday through Monday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
A bronze bust of Franklin D. Roosevelt stands at the center plaza, surrounded by twenty-eight granite blocks sourced from North Carolina quarries.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 2012
Architects: Louis Kahn
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Monday 09:00-19:00; Tuesday off
Website: http://fdrfourfreedomspark.org
GPS coordinates: 40.74972,-73.96139
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:31
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