Damrosch Park

Damrosch Park is a 2.4-acre plaza within the Lincoln Center complex on the Upper West Side. It is defined by the distinctive Guggenheim Bandshell and surrounded by cultural institutions including the Metropolitan Opera.

The park was founded in 1969 and named after the Damrosch family, who significantly influenced New York City's musical life. Its creation was part of the broader modernization of Lincoln Center as an arts complex.

The park serves as a major venue for festivals like the Lincoln Center Festival in July and Lincoln Center Out of Doors in August. These events shape the artistic life of the city and draw visitors from across the region.

The plaza has temporary seating areas facing the bandshell and can be entered from the south side or from within Lincoln Center itself. The best approach is from Amsterdam Avenue or West 62nd Street.

The plaza was the starting point for the first AIDS Walk New York in 1986, which grew into the largest single-day fundraiser for the cause worldwide. This historical connection makes it a symbolic place for community and solidarity.

Location: Manhattan

Website: http://nycgovparks.org/parks/damroschpark

GPS coordinates: 40.77200,-73.98460

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44