Bowling Green

Quite crowded and nothing particularly amazing about the park itself as it’s just a small round fenced off area with some nice flowers and landscaping in the middle and bench seating on the perimeter, but it’s location nearby the brooklyn bridge, the charging bull, the financial district and wall street, you might as well pop by to enjoy for a moment.

PHOTO LINE?: My second time coming here. Chaotic this time everyone crowding around in no organized fashion. Last time I came there was a line and people took turns taking pictures for each other so things moved fast and you got an unobstructed photo. They need to bring back this structure! I decided not to fight through the crowd and didn’t take another photo figuring the one I got last time was sufficient enough. You can take a pic in front of the bull by the face or by the butt with its balls.
OTHER: Police car with two cops nearby, but they weren’t monitoring anything. There was a guy climbing on top of the bull, and they just stood there behind the crowd chatting without saying anything. Guess if he falls he can’t sue? Not sure.
OVERALL: used to be higher stars for me, but now just A OK 3 stars due to the chaotic photo op compared to the organized line they had the first time I came.

Bowling Green is a small public park, that is locate in the South Ferry of Manhattan and at the end of Broadway. It’s the oldest park in the city and is one of the great place to visit if you are tourism in NYC.
Here you can find the famous Charging Bull, and the rumor and myth says that if you grab the bull grains will give you a lot of success in the economic sphere. And that is why you will find a lots of tourists taking photos grabbing the bull balls.
Beside of the bull you can find a lot of food truck, my favorite one was las arepas de queso. Also the subway pass very closed, making very convenient, to go uptown.
This is a great location to be a tourist or see tourist in NYC.

A mass of Asian tourists trying to take a photo with an oversized statue of a bronze bull and a tiny park surrounded by a lot of traffic. I meant a lot — I’m surprised that anything can grow here from all the fumes from the cars, buses, bikes etc.
This wasn’t a destination for us by any means, but was simply a throughfare as we walked down towards the Staten Island Ferry — but we totally should have taken the Metro. Even the view of someone having their photo taken while their head was up the Bull’s ass didn’t brighten up this spot.

Bowling Green is a cute little spot to walk through when you are in the financial district. There’s of course the bowl which is wonderful to take some pictures with and create memories. Be forewarned that it is often extremely crowded. I personally avoid going through it if I am NOT going just to enjoy a the little park. Very beautiful and lots of food nearby.

Beautiful place. I have a lot more photos to take and upload; stay tuned. This area is good for tourism, but also good for those that live in the city to hang out. It’s right next to the National Museum of the American Indian, as well as Battery Park. I have nothing bad to say about Bowling Green. What are you waiting for? Go check it out.

During any given week you can find the following things at Bowling Green:
A lovely little landscaped park with benches lining the perimeter.
Dozens and dozens of people trying to get a photo with the bull.
A green market with yummy baked goods like chocolate chip scones. (
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The GoGo Grill {Food Truck} (
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⁴⁄₅ Subway lines (N/​R is a block away).
Buses. Whether its the MTA buses or tour buses — there are so many buses making loops around Bowling Green.
And then there’s the Statue of Liberty, Battery Park and The National Museum of the American Indian all within spitting distance. Despite the crowds is a nice little area in downtown Manhattan.

Here lies the iconic «Charging Bull» bronze over-​sized sculpture by Arturo Di Modica. Bowling Green is a triangular pocket park intersecting Broadway and Morris Street one block north of South Ferry. The bull symbolically represents Wall Street’s energy and financial market strength of New York. It contains a circular garden with varies plants and flowers pending the season. Tourists from all nations big, small and U.S. cities/​states flock here for photo sessions with the bull– even touching the horn for good luck. Always a influx of tourists and children itching to climb on top of the bull for photos and grabbing the horn. Locals will be sitting at the benches either reading a book, or their eyes/​hands glued to smartphones or tablets. Bowling Green is one of New York’s oldest and historic parks.
Note: Free WiFi at this pocket park.

Auf unserem Weg vom Battery Park zur Wall Street sind wir auf den winzigen Park «Bowling Green» gestoßen. Er befindet sich am Anfang des Broadway und soll der älteste Park in New York sein. Er steht daher auch im National Register of Historic Places.
Das Highlight des Parks ist die Bronzestatue des Charging Bull, die sich an der nördlichen Spitze des Parks befindet. Sie wurde von unzähligen Touristen belagert und war als Fotoobjekt sehr begehrt.
Der oval angelegte Park wird auf beiden Seiten vom Broadway eingerahmt. Wir sind vom Süden aus durch den kleinen Eingang gekommen. Davor befindet sich das «Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House», das das Museum der Native Indians beherbergt.
Um den Park ist ein niedriger Zaun und in der Mitte befindet sich eine Fontäné. In der Mittagszeit ist es ein beliebter Anlaufpunkt für Beschäftigte aus dem Financial District, um dort die Mittagspause zu verbringen und die dort vorhandenen Bänke zu nutzen.
In der Nähe des Parks befinden sich das Standard Oil Building, die Bowling Green Offices, das One Broadway Building und das Cunard Building. Am Broadway waren auch einige Souvenierverkäufer die allerhand Nippes verkauft haben.
Aufgrund des sehenswerten Charging Bull sollte man hier beim Besuch des Financial Districts mal einen Stop einlegen.

This is a small park steps away from the famous Charging Bull in FiDi. Out of towners seemed to come to take photos of it and then go on their way. So ironically, I think most visitors here are the locals taking a work break or escaping the summer heat.
I’d suggest coming here for a rest after all the walking you’ve done before. This park is a green escape as it is surrounded by a concrete jungle. Also, it is a good meeting place so you can rest while you wait.

This is a great photo opportunity spot if you’re in the financial district of NYC. Bowling Green is supposed to be one of the first parks in NY too. This triangle is where Whitehall meets Broadway at a fork near Beaver Street about a 2 block walk from the NYSE.
The closest subway station is Bowling Green on the 4, 5
If you’re wanting to take a photo with the Charging Bull there is a make do line up where everybody just takes turns taking pictures. I’ve seen many people get underneath and take photos by the scrotum as well at the back of the bull.
My current profile photo is actually from the Charging Bull.

It’s a pretty nice area… gets pretty busy almost every day… Lots of people walking pass or actually seating in benches enjoying the sensory… there’s a mini water area… go make a wish! …of course NYC is known for there amazing parks… this is just a small yet peacefully one… there’s a few things to do at this area… lot of people come here to eat and sight see…
I just pretty much walk pass it every time I run for the ferry… The area is pretty convent transportation wise… theres buses and trains also staten island ferry is close by… The area is clean. There’s a famously icon in this park… and it’s a bull… lots of people take pictures with it… it’s kinda like the parks mini landmark… The view is nice… I mean it is the city… there is hardly any parking around so I suggest u not drive here. biking is extremely popular here!

I’m here every day since this is the subway station I use to get to and from work. It’s a beautiful park and on Tuesdays and Thursdays there is a farmers market. It’s also home to my worst nightmare aka Citibike.
It’s the oldest park in the city and that right there makes it a bit of a tourist trap, especially on nicer days. Luckily, the tourists mostly stay by the bull, rather than gathering around the subway station. I do feel bad for the bull, though. People are always groping the poor guy :(

Cool to see, but ridiculous to get a picture at. We went on one of the slower weekends to visit NYC during the summer (Labor day weekend) and the line was at least 45 minutes long both times I tried. Amazing how many people want a picture on the anal side of the statue too. Definitely worth sitting there watching people take those pictures. Get there super early or super late to not have to wait so long.
I ended up buying a professionally done photo from a vendor in Central Park so I had a good one to take home without strangers crowding around the bull whom I didn’t know.

NYC oldest park; nice place to take a seat and view of the museum. More of a plaza but it’s still nice to chill there

Though far away from where my friend and I were staying in Midtown, I’m happy that we made the trek down to the Financial District. This park was very pretty, even in the ugly month of February.
My complaint is actually about the Charging Bull. Though it’s a really cool statue and a great photo opportunity, there was absolutely no line control. A huge group of people were clogging the front and not allowing other people to take turns. Do remember this — it was a freezing cold Saturday evening in February, so taking a picture by the front of the bull should have been simple. I can’t imagine how insane this little area would be in the summertime. My friend and I eventually gave up and just took pictures by the side of the bull. I think that there should be some sort of line… get in line, take your pictures, and get back in line if you want more pictures. Simple as that!

Another cool (and FREE) place to go in New York City!
I came here because there was a HUGE BULL of COURSE!
You’ve probably seen tons of picture of it!
And get this, even the back is anatomically correct. Snicker. Big balls! they say that you’re supposed to rub them for good luck.
This is a famous tourist spot, so when we got there there was tons of people waiting to get their picture taken. You kinda have to find your way in to take your picture. There’s no line so people jump in when there’s an opportunity.

This review is for the Bull, not the small park, and is in the form of a public service announcement for tourists to New York. The Bull is an incredibly overrated tourist attraction. It’s just a large bronze bull in the financial district. And, unless you come very early, you’re going to have to stand in line, on a small median in the middle of a very busy street (aka, Broadway) behind a steel fence to get a picture with the Bull, because there are hundreds of other people with the same idea.
Save yourself the trouble, and just take a picture of the Bull from across the street. For what it’s worth, the office buildings nearby are more interesting. For example, take a look at the lobby of the magisterial 26 Broadway, once the offices of Standard Oil.

What an awesome place to be to find the famous CHARGING BULL. Sadly, when I was there, in the Financial District, it is gated with fences all around it. Yes, thanks OCCUPY WallStreet, I couldn’t even cross the road to take a photo of it, let alone WITH it. A NYPD officer had to guard it. Ugh… I guess this calls for another NYC trip?

Not really a park, as it is small, but more like a large garden with one huge big ass fountain smack in the middle of it. Terrific spot to sit and reflect, or to watch all the annoying tourists take funny pictures with the Wall Street Bull. Nicely manicured grounds and pretty well maintained. Just a really nice little park.
It’s the oldest park in NYC so it has some historic relevance. The surrounding buildings offer up some terrific architecture and statues to view. Easy walk over to the Financial District. Plus, it also has free wi-​fi as an added bonus.

CHARGING BULL
That’s my favorite part of the park. It’s an iconic statue of Wall Street. If you want a solo picture with the bull, you should be there before 9am on the weekdays. Otherwise, he’s a very busy bull and draws thousands of tourists a day.
Things tourists do to the bull:
–Climb on top and straddle the neck. I’m not sure how they do this because the bull is pretty slick and does not have a lot of good foot holds.
–Grab his balls (yes, he has big ones)
–Take pictures with his rear
The rest of the park is also nice and a good place to eat your lunch when it’s nice outside. There are tons of benches and places to sit and people watch.