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What Springtime Looks Like Inside The New York Park That's Only Accessible By Key

Jul 26, 2021, 12:47 IST

It's hard to believe that the neighborhood surrounding Gramercy Park was once a swamp.

The block has been fenced in since the 1830s.

There's a laundry list of rules: Visitors may only bring in six guests at a time, and no one is allowed on the grass—even kids. Alcohol, furniture, and most sports equipment are banned, as are dogs and music.

There's a laundry list of rules: Visitors may only bring in six guests at a time, and no one is allowed on the grass—even kids. Alcohol, furniture, and most sports equipment are banned, as are dogs and music.

A statue of Edwin Booth, brother of John Wilkes Boothe and founder of the Players' Club, is the centerpiece of the park. In spring, he's surrounded by tulips.

A large sculpture by Alexander Calder is currently on a one-year loan to the park.

Filled with color.

Real estate surrounding the park is some of the most expensive in the city.

The owner of the Houston Rockets reportedly spent $42 million on a penthouse apartment in a building that's currently under construction.

Park wildlife.

Now check out the blockbuster apartment building on Gramercy Park.

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