NYC AIDS Memorial Park at St. Vincent's Triangle

NYC AIDS Memorial Park at St. Vincent's Triangle is a public memorial and park located in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City. The park sits at the intersection of West 12th Street, Greenwich Avenue, and 7th Avenue, on a triangular plot of land that was formerly part of St. Vincent's Hospital campus.

The centerpiece of the park is the New York City AIDS Memorial, which honors the more than 100,000 New Yorkers who have died from AIDS. The memorial consists of an 18-foot high white steel canopy structure, designed by Studio ai architects. The canopy is composed of triangular shapes, creating a striking visual effect and providing a sheltered space within the park.

Beneath the canopy lies a granite pavement engraved with excerpts from Walt Whitman's poem "Song of Myself," selected and designed by visual artist Jenny Holzer. This text spirals out from the center of the memorial, inviting visitors to read and reflect. At the heart of the memorial is a central fountain, which serves as a focal point for contemplation.

The park's location is significant, as it sits at what many consider the epicenter of the AIDS epidemic in New York City. St. Vincent's Hospital, which formerly occupied this site, housed the city's first and largest AIDS ward and played a crucial role in the early response to the crisis.

Beyond its role as a memorial, the park serves as a public green space for the neighborhood. It provides seating areas and a small lawn, offering residents and visitors a place for rest and reflection amidst the busy streets of Manhattan.

The NYC AIDS Memorial Park at St. Vincent's Triangle was dedicated on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2016. It continues to serve as a place of remembrance, education, and ongoing activism in the fight against AIDS.