Duane Park is a small, triangular public urban park located in the diamond of the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.[1] The park is bordered by Hudson Street to the east and branches of Duane Street on north and south sides. It was originally laid out by Calvert Vaux.[2]
The park is supported by a non-profit group, The Friends of Duane Park, whose website contains a brief history of the park and its neighborhood.[3]
The city of New York purchased Duane Park in 1795 from Trinity Church for five dollars.[1] The park is surrounded by beautiful, turn of the century, architecturally ornate loft buildings which were constructed during the 19th century.[1] Duane Street, which borders the park, is named for James Duane, an important parishioner at Trinity Church.[4]
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