Carl Schurz park is a fantastic park on the upper east side of NYC. It is right along the east…read moreriver and features a great walking/running trail along the river. There are also many playgrounds, pickleball courts, and benches to enjoy. The park is well maintained and is pretty active with people on a nice day you will see many people out here. You really can't go wrong spending the day here in NYC.

Love this park it is my backyard pretty much. Grew up coming here to play in the playground and…read moreenjoy picnics in the grassy areas. Love taking daily walks on the promenade and around the park. It is small but pretty. If you are in the neighborhood I highly say you should check it out.

Unique style Of the front rectangular entry & gigantic lobby with a sphere or a ball suspended…read moreabove the lobby. Colorful art in adjacent windows. Amazing space

Very nice atrium to relax in with a cup of coffee or cold drink. Plenty of natural light,…read moretrees/shrubs/greenery, seating throughout, and not too far from Columbus Circle/Central Park if out for a run and looking for a spot to cool off at. There is s bathroom here which is a huge plus. Nicely designed oasis in the city. Even a waterfall here. Open to the public daily 7am to 11pm.

Riverside Park South is a modern, multi-phase waterfront park on Manhattan's West Side, built on…read moreformer rail yards between West 59th and 72nd Streets, extending into the Hudson River. There is so much to do here: Sports: soccer field, handball courts, basketball, paths for bike riding, walking on the promenade and boardwalk Atmosphere: beautiful boats gliding on the Hudson Valley where you can sit and just enjoy and see New Jersey across the Hudson Playground: bring the kids for some fun, cool playground with slides, trains and plenty of space Dog Park: get those dogs moving and grooving Food: Pier 1 Cafe offers tasty comfort food History: see the former 69th Street bridge Secrets: there are plenty -Just under the surface of Riverside Park is a three-mile-long train tunnel commonly known as the Freedom Tunnel built by Robert Moses. A lot of kids hang out here for biking and skateboarding -In 1865, William R. Martin, a New York City parks commissioner, was the first to propose that the area from 72nd to 125th Streets should be converted into a park, Riverside Park! -From 116th to 124th Streets in Riverside Park, is one of New York City Audubon's bird sanctuaries -There is a statue of Eleanor Roosevelt and was dedicated on October 5, 1996 in the presence of Hillary Clinton, who was first lady at the time. -One of the smallest parts of Riverside Park is Hippo Park and was created in 1937 There is a Secrets of Riverside Park tour you can book to unlock more secrets. Additionally, the park hosts a slew of special events. It is another oasis for Fawn and I highly recommend visiting. I'm always discovering new places to get "away from it all" without taking a plane Riverside Park Pier 1 Riverside Drive and West 70th My route: 1 train to 66th Lincoln Center station and walk all the way to the River, 15 minute walk !

Amazingly beautiful pier…read more Some of the best views of the city are from here. I can come by this pier & relax honestly for the remainder of my life. Will for sure be back.

A nice little hideaway. A small place to get off your feet and enjoy a little bit of peace and…read moresolitude while in the city. Quiet and peaceful (or as much as one can get in the middle of the city.

In a city of hustle and bustle, loud sirens, and obnoxious drivers honking their horns finding a…read morespot in the midst of the concrete jungle is like discovering a unicorn. Paley Park is a quiet hideaway, a small escape full of peace where you can relax to the sounds of a waterfall while surrounded by greenery and flowers. Free to the public with tables and chairs available. Bring a book, have a coffee, or eat lunch, kick back and breathe. Even for just a few minutes.

One of my favorite parks in NY. Even when I was living in a different borough, I would try to come…read morehere whenever I could. Nowadays, I try to come here about once a week -- whether it's to admire the Manhattan skyline or just jog along the waterfront. The park is always well maintained, and there's usually some cool activity or event happening, especially during the summer.

One of my favorite spots in Queens. Stunning views, close to delicious food, a ferry stop, this…read morepark has it all. It's just so beautiful and around public transportation so it's easily accessible. Also, it's just a nice park of NYC where you see family and young professionals, students and everyone in between. It's actually clean on a regular basis. It's a special place. Once you come, you'll feel it. That's all I can say.

I used to eat my lunch in this small park and I love it…read more It used to frame the twin towers nicely, and I would just sit there and gaze at them. The new look, south, down that street, you can't even see the new tower, so it's bitter sweet. Again, a LOT of car traffic surrounding this park, so if that bothers you, you might want to search for a quieter place, but for me, it seethes the city.

After not going out on New Years Eve and waking up fresh as a daisy on January 1st, I decided to…read moresnag a cigar and take a walk through Lower Manhattan. Cigars ARE a healthy alternative to cigarettes, don't let the mainstream media fool you... you won't catch me with a vape though I'm a grown ass man lol. Halfway through my cigar, the headrush starting to rattle my prefrontal cortex, I stumbled upon this "park." I guess we are using the word "park" as loosely as we are using the term "GOAT" now lol. This triangular "park" probably spans 500 ft in total surface area as it is essentially just a small intersection of 6th Ave and W Broadway. I'd take my estimate with a grain of salt though as Pythagoras had my number in high school geometry aahaahaha. I sat here ripping my cigar on one of the many open benches enjoying the architecture in the skyline, as the Jenga building stands tall watching over the "park." I think if I didn't have severe hyperhidrosis of the hands I would have been an architect. Seems like such an enriching profession, just seeing your work go from drafts on paper to actual buildings must be a beautiful feeling. In my humble and holier-than-thou opinion, staying in on New Years is a life hack and will be a chapter in the book I will continue to draft but never finish. I'd rather not pay $200 to get into an overrun hotel bar and wait 30 minutes for a watered down tequila soda. Thanks though. HAPPY 2024 Y'ALL LET'S GET THIS BREAD! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

Zuccotti's Park is a space located in New York City's Financial District, just steps away from Wall…read moreStreet and the World Trade Center Site. It was originally created in 1968 as Liberty Plaza Park. In 2006 though, it was redesigned after John Zuccotti. The plaza is relatively large and it has granite paved walkways, seating areas, and plenty of shade! This park is also surrounded by all of the Skyscrapers in FiDi. There are some notable art pieces in the area too like Mark di Suvero's Joie de Vivre and across the street from Zuccotti Park is Isamu Noguchi's Red Cube. This is a great place to take a break and eat lunch! There are plenty of food trucks and food vendors nearby Zuccotti Park. While I was visiting, there were a lot of visitors enjoying the open seating at the benches! This is also a central location between Broadway and Trinity Place! I'd recommend visiting Zuccotti's Park if you're in the area especially if you're visiting for the Holidays!

Formerly named Liberty Plaza Park prior to 9/11, as a park this one seems to barely fit the…read moredefinition. Maybe "open public plaza" may be a better description, since it's technically a privately owned public (POP) space held by Brookfield Properties and Goldman Sachs. This cement-paved block sits between Cedar and Liberty Streets on south and north, and Broadway and Trinity Place on east and west. 56 trees were planted here after 9/11 with one being a London Plane tree, different from the others which were Honey Locust trees. It's notably remembered for being the main encampment for the Occupy Wall Street movement, when 100-200 protesters camped out renouncing the 1%, since POPs legally remain open 24/7. A couple of the sculptures located here are "Joie de Vivre" by Mark di Suvero--a vermillion steel abstract work of a figure with hands raised to the sky, and "Double Check" by John Seward Johnson II--a bronze businessman bent over a suitcase prepping for work. Overall since it's a privately managed space it's relatively clean, and a popular spot for the 9 to 5 crowd from surrounding companies to pop by for a lunch break. For more info: https://www.untappedcities.com/the-top-10-secrets-of-nycs-zuccotti-park/

This is one of my all-time favorite parks, and I feel lucky to live close by. I even had the…read morepleasure of watching it being built, which makes it feel that much more special to me. Teardrop Park is a 1.8-acre urban oasis tucked into Battery Park City, designed to evoke the rugged beauty of the Catskills. Somehow, despite being surrounded by residential buildings, it feels like a tiny mountain landscape hidden in the city. The dramatic 27-foot bluestone wall, jagged rock formations, and naturalistic spaces like "The Marsh" make it feel worlds away from Manhattan. There's something here for everyone: * The Giant Slide - A 33-foot-long silver slide built right into a rocky hill that lands in a giant sandbox. * Water Play Area - A "water grotto" with jets and bubbling springs that comes alive in warmer months. * Bluestone Wall - It's epic. In spring and summer, it "weeps" water, and in winter it forms natural ice sculptures. * The North Lawn - A quieter escape with a sloping oval lawn and a peaceful Hilltop Reading Circle. Great for sled riding after snowfall. * Sustainability - The park is maintained organically (no toxic pesticides). * It was designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh and was ahead of its time in green urban design. The park uses 100% organic soils and an advanced irrigation system that recycles graywater from the nearby Solaire building. Artists Ann Hamilton and Michael Mercil also collaborated on embedded geologic artwork, adding subtle layers of meaning to the landscape itself. One caveat: it was originally a dog-free park, which made sense given the sand areas, child population and natural features. That rule changed a few years ago, and I've seen dogs frolicking in the sand pits (raising hygiene concerns)--so if you visit, just be mindful of where you step. All in all, Teardrop Park is a thoughtful, beautifully designed, and surprisingly wild-feeling space in the middle of the city. A true neighborhood gem.

Amazing park. 1) The…read moreview of the building near the park is beyond beautiful & amazing. It is hard to describe, but a must visit park. 2) The park is small, but have so much to offer. 3) I very much enjoyed coming to this park to relax.