Neighborhood Spotlight: Peter's Field (Gramercy)
Hey Footy Family,
The next field we are adding to our ever-expanding repertoire of NYC locations is Peter's Field in Gramercy. The field was only set down less than a year ago and every league we've had here fills up incredibly quickly. Make sure to keep this one on your radar!
Up next: Peter's Field (Gramercy)
Peter’s Field in Gramercy
The Field:
Peter's Field in Gramercy Park looks fairly innocuous. You've probably passed it by if you ever bike through the city as the second avenue bike path runs right alongside it.
When the city laid down new turf over what used to be just concrete, in October of 21', they quietly turned the field into one of the best places to play in lower Manhattan.
It's a city field through and through. While I love idyllic open fields and wide open spaces, I think there is something beautiful about playing soccer right in the midst of all of the hustle and bustle of NYC. It's a reminder that you don't have to get away from the city, but you can disappear on one of these small but invaluable plots of land around the city, and that's where you can really make the city yours, which is exactly why we love this field.
The Neighborhood:
I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume that most of you have already been out drinking on or around the Lower East Side, but there are still a few bars I would like to recommend at least to put on your radar.
Barfly NY: Just a block away from the field, Barfly fits the bill for your classic sports bar/pub to a T. They've got a pool table, darts, happy hour specials, and a bartender who, if you spend some time warming up to them over your season, might supply you with one or two free rounds of shots.
Barfly, NY
The Winslow: Right on 14th street, the Winslow is one of the few proper gin bars in the city that was created to be like a British-style pub and eatery. Don't be intimidated though, The Winslow is an incredibly friendly, warm environment. They regularly have trivia nights, happy hours until 8PM, live music, and will even educate you on how their gin is made.
Winslow, NY
Taproom 307: If you or your team are looking for some craft beers after your game, look no further. Taproom 307 has dozens of craft beers, which they rotate season to season, and great bar food including flatbread pizzas, and cocktails. They're always airing movies or sports on their giant wall projector too, so rest assured you will be entertained.
Taproom, NY
Directions:
Train: If you're coming from Brooklyn or the West side, I recommend taking the L and walking up. Otherwise, I recommend taking the 4, 5, or 6 to 23rd street, which is just a five-minute walk away from the field.
Bike: As per usual, the field is incredibly easy to get to by bike, as the 2nd avenue bike path runs right alongside it.
Bus: The M15 runs downtown along 2nd avenue and uptown along1st and will drop you either right next to the field or only a block away.
Thanks for listening.
- James