New York City is full of hidden treasures. Nestled on 51st Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues is a gem known as Greenacre Park. Designed by Japanese American architect, Hideo Sasaki, and brought to life by the Greenacre Foundation, which was established by Abby Rockefeller Mauzé, the private park officially opened to the public in 1971. Mr. Sasaki’s vision for the space “to provide a place for the general public to gain special repose from the increasing city experience of noise, concrete, and humdrum,” comes to life in the park’s lush surroundings of shady honey locust trees, perennial flowers, and walls crawling with ivy. All of which create an enchanting oasis away from the bustling city streets. The highlight of this historical landmark is the twenty-five-foot-tall waterfall that cascades into the park from three stories up transforming the little park in Turtle Bay into a tropical sanctuary. The dramatic waterfall is loud enough to drown out of the sounds of the city, and also provides a welcoming tranquil brook just at foot of the waterfall. The park provides a fun, secret getaway in the heart of Mid-Town Manhattan where one can gather their thoughts and be transported to another place.