Some New York City Streets Become Pedestrian This Summer

brooklyn bridge new york — The Brooklyn Bridge will mark the starting point of Summer Streets in the South. (Photo Didier Forray)

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In normal times, the streets and avenues of New York are always very busy with traffic. Change of scenery this summer with a new edition of Summer Streets, an event organized by New York City Hall.
What is it about ? On Saturdays August 3, 10 and 17, 2019, several major New York roads will be reserved for pedestrians only, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. This large pedestrian area will run from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park (see map below). Enough to offer you a long crossing of New York without a single car on the horizon!

Entertainment for the whole family

But that’s not all ! Along the route, the New York City Hall is planning several activities, including some sports activities:

You can slide down a zipline that is just over 50 meters long at the corner of Duane Street and Center Street.
A climbing wall will be installed at the corner of Spring Street and Lafayette Street.
You can then attend dance performances at Astor Place.
At the corner of 25th Street and Park Avenue, you can sit around the picnic tables and taste a few samples.
Finally, children are expected at the corner of 51st Street and Park Avenue with a play area.

The idea is therefore to go up or down Manhattan and participate in the various workshops. If you are a fan of photos, stopping the traffic will especially give you the opportunity for unique photos!