Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden is home to the famous New York Rangers
Opened in 1968, the present day Madison Square Garden, often just called The Garden, is the fourth incarnation of this world famous arena. The first arena of this name in New York, opened way back in 1879 and took its name from its Madison Avenue location in Manhattan. It had seating for up to 10,000 spectators. The present day venue has modular seating for between 5,600 and nearly 20,000 spectators depending on the event.
Built right on top of Pennsylvania Station, the Garden underwent a major 200 million dollar renovation in 1991 and more recently an 850 million dollar renovation which should be fully completed in 2013.
Madison Square Gardens is the home of the New York Rangers NHL hockey team and the New York Knicks and New York Liberty basketball teams. It also hosts college basketball, tennis, boxing, wrestling and many other world class sporting events.
In addition to major sporting events, Madison Square Garden presents many big name concerts and a number of theatrical presentations. It is in fact the 3rd busiest venue in the world for music events based on the number of tickets sold.
Even if you don't have time to take in an event at the Garden you may want to join a Madison Square Garden All Access Tour for a great behind-the-scenes look at this historic venue. You can book tours from the official website linked above.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesMadison Square Garden Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Address: 11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA
Phone: (212) 520-7600
Official Website: Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden Reviews
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Like other parks in Manhattan, this one's a real blessing in the middle of the concrete jungle — a spot where you can just chill, take in some greenery, and sit on a bench to relax.
It's well-located in Midtown, within walking distance of a lot of places. The park itself is small, but there's plenty going on around it — the Flatiron Building sits just to the south, and there are shops and restaurants nearby if you want to make a stop of it.
I like swinging by a couple times a week, whether during the workday or after, just to reset and clear my head. During the day you'll see a lot of office workers doing the same — grabbing lunch, sitting on a bench — plus plenty of kids and families around. It's got a peaceful vibe that's hard to find in a lot of places. Really like this spot.
Woo Young Kim - a month ago
Beautiful park to visit! A small playground but fun for kids to stretch their legs and one of the few places in the city with grass you can hang out on. Beautiful landscaping and flowers in June.
Elyse Causey - a month ago
We walked down Broadway which brought us right to the corner of this beautiful park. It is truly one of Manhattan’s finest spots to relax, and there are plenty of great cafes and other services right around the park area. A perfect green oasis to take a breather and watch the city go by. Spanning about 6.2 acres, it has been an official public park since 1847 and is named after James Madison, the fourth US President. Such a beautiful place to watch the city go by! ✨
Timo Honkanen - a month ago
This is a very nice small park. It offers a dog park and a children’s playground. The Christmas tree was beautiful and it was way less crowded than uptown. It has many stores and places to eat around. Kind of fun to see the Empire State Building from the park. Very clean and fairly quiet.
Tanni Bowers - 7 months ago
Madison Square Park is a lovely place to take a break from the busy streets of New York. It’s clean, peaceful, and full of beautiful trees and public art. We enjoyed walking around and relaxing for a while. A perfect spot to sit, recharge, and enjoy a slower pace in the middle of the city.
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Directions
| Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| A, C, E, 1, 2, or 3 | 34th Street / Penn Station | 0 minutes |
| B, D, F, M, N, Q or R | 34th Street / Herald Square | 5 minutes |
How to get to Madison Square Garden by Subway
Take the A, C, E, 1, 2, or 3 train to Penn Station and follow the signs or take the B, D, F, M, N, Q, or R Train to 34th Street / Herald Square, walk one block west to 7th Avenue, go left one block to Penn Station and the Garden.
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