Play soccer at St. Vartan Park

St. Vartan Park, located in the Murray Hill neighborhood, offers an artificial turf soccer field suitable for casual games and 5v5 or 7v7 league play. The park is named after Saint Vartan Mamikonian, a 5th-century Armenian military leader revered for his defense of Christianity, reflecting the historical presence of the Armenian community in this area of Manhattan, particularly centered around St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral nearby. While the park itself has served as a local green space for decades, providing much-needed recreation in a residential and commercial area, the current artificial turf field is a modern upgrade designed to maximize usability. It functions as a valuable neighborhood park field, generally well-maintained and typically lit for evening use, making it a convenient recreational spot for local residents and teams. Access is reasonably good, with a walk from subway lines (4, 5, 6, 7, S to Grand Central-42nd Street, or 6 to 33rd Street) or via local buses. Amenities are basic park facilities, providing a straightforward playing experience within a neighborhood that has both historical depth and a contemporary urban feel.