Bennett Park, Public park in Washington Heights, Manhattan, US
Bennett Park spans 1.8 acres between Pinehurst and Fort Washington Avenues, featuring walking paths, benches, and open recreational spaces for visitors.
The land was purchased in 1871 by newspaper publisher James Gordon Bennett Sr., with the park officially opening to the public in 1929.
The park maintains a Revolutionary War monument and hosts annual reenactments of the Battle of Fort Washington with actors portraying historical figures.
Visitors can access the park through the northern Fort Washington Avenue entrance, near the 181st Street subway station served by the A train.
The western section contains a Manhattan schist outcropping marking the highest natural elevation point in Manhattan at 265 feet above sea level.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1929
GPS coordinates: 40.85278,-73.93806
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:18
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