Very supportive learning environment - my daughter loves working with Aaliyah. Cowboy Eddie and the…read morefront desk staff are so friendly and helpful. The team in the stable is also very kind. Cowboy Eddie clearly knows how to pick top notch folks.

We hosted my son's fourth birthday party at Lynne's Riding Center which was an unforgettable…read moreexperience for all the 30 kids! Lynne, Cowboy Eddie, Cowgirl Amber, and all the volunteers were amazing. They kept the toddlers and parents entertained for three hours. I would recommend Lynne's Riding Center for anyone looking for some horseback riding as an adult or child. The staff is so kind and pour their souls into taking care of the horses and facility. They also have a great tots program if you want your child to learn about horses.

"Dr. Ronald McNair Park is a green space in Brooklyn, New York, named after the second…read moreAfrican-American astronaut, honoring his legacy as a physicist and educator. The park features playgrounds, walking paths, and sports fields, serving as a community hub with historical markers about McNair. There is also a separate Dr. Ronald E. McNair Playground in Manhattan with a space-science theme. " I must have passed this park a million times and did not pay attention.. you could say I was lost in space....lol!! It is located between Classon and Washington Avenue, my route to Brooklyn Botanical Garden. More to come...

This nice little park tucked in between Eastern Parkway, Classon Avenue, and Washington Avenue, is…read morenamed after Dr. Ronald Erwin McNair, the second African-American astronaut to travel into space[1], who died in the space shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986. A bronze portrait sculpture and reliefs depicting Dr. McNair's life by artist Ogundipe Fayomi[2] are installed on a red marble obelisk at the center of the park. The park was originally named after Brooklyn borough President Joseph Guider. In fact, there is a sculpture at the South side of the park remembering him. The park was named after Dr. McNair in 1986, the same year as the Challenger disaster. Towards the North side of the park there are benches and tables, and there are benches along the side of the park. The very south tip is actually fully enclosed by a fence, which is helpful if you are bringing a dog here, or a toddler who likes to run around. Or if you want to play the trumpet[3]. What I really like is the magnolia and cherry trees in this park. During COVID, when the Brooklyn Botanic Garden across the street was closed, the trees in McNair Park were the closest thing to the cherry blossom blooming festival/Sakura Matsuri you could get in Brooklyn. During the time they were in blossom in the spring of 2020, the cherry trees and magnolia trees at McNair Park provided a reminder that, in stressful times, you can still find beauty, peace, and an opportunity to just relax, albeit temporarily, next to home. ------------------ [1] Guion S. Bluford Jr. was the first one. More info here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/16/us/african-american-astronauts.html#:~:text=Bluford%20Jr.,-Years%20at%20NASA&text=In%201983%2C%20Bluford%20became%20the,aboard%20the%20Challenger%20space%20shuttle. [2] https://www.facebook.com/ogundipe.fayomi [3] https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dr-ronald-e-mcnair-park-brooklyn?select_video=u8OeKfPT6bKSJE0USrFW2Q

Beautiful horse and carriage rides at various spots in Central Park and one of those iconic scenes…read moreportrayed in so many movies.

I made a reservation ahead of time, but considering we got asked if we wanted a carriage ride each…read moretime we stepped out of the Ritz Central Park it was probably unnecessary. We got a text from Oscar 30 min before our 10am meeting time telling us where to meet him, conveniently across the street from our hotel. He was easy to find despite all the other carriage drivers. It was the most gorgeous day in NYC so this couldn't been timed more perfectly. The carriage was plenty spacious for our party of 3 (would have been fine for 4 or 5 if had kids). We stopped for a few pictures and Oscar pointed out some highlights including where movies were filmed. He also showed us a fountain where other carriage drivers were telling their riders that it was the fountain from friends but he said he couldn't lie to us. ;). And we even got to feed Oscar's lovely horse strawberry some carrots. 45 min later our 50 min carriage ride came to an end. As soon as we paid Oscar he left us quickly in search of his next ride. Again no need to book this experience ahead of time, but if you want to plan ahead you'll be in good hands with Oscar and his horse, strawberry.

IMPORTANT: Luna Park and Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park are NOT the same and require a…read moredifferent plastic card with ride credits. To make it even more confusing, Cyclone is part of Luna Park but sells a separate card for the Cyclone only (booth in front of the ride). Crazy. Deno's has the legendary Wonderwheel and a few other small rides. Luna Park has way more: Cyclone, SlingShot, Thunderbolt, ElectroSpin, etc. Also worth noting, there's no clear indication that you are walking around Deno's or Luna Park. Deno's is kinda embedded and Luna Park kinda surrounds Deno's. It's all VERY confusing. All that said, both offer an awesome time. Just do it.

Coney Island is a NYC summer staple, and it wouldn't be the same without the iconic Wonder Wheel…read more This giant ferris wheel has been gracing the skyline for over 100 years, and if I'm not mistaken, it's still operated by Deno's family. When you roll up, you get to choose between cars that swing and cars that don't; I recommend the latter if you don't want your children throwing their hot dogs up on you. But you do you. It offers a beautiful and peaceful view of Coney Island, the water, and beyond. It's worth a photo op or two, but you should be aware that they are charging fairly unconscionable prices these days. (You can't even just pay for it, you have to buy a card with credits on it or some nonsense, because there's a few different amusement parks here and they all operate independently and it's all very annoying.) But yeah, go on the Wheel at least once, it's a good time.

This small greenspace is a park named for St. Vincent's Hospital, which also has an AIDS Memorial…read moreon site. It honors the hospital and staff which performed heroic work at the height of the AIDs epidemic at this facility which was close by. It served the area for more than 150 years and had quite the history from it's start back in 1849 until it's closure in 2010. The park is well maintained with plenty of shade trees and benches throughout.

A terrific little park in Greenwich. It honors an important part of history. St. Vincent's Hospital…read morewas an important facility in battling the AIDS virus. For a small park in a busy area it feels safe and clean. There's also an AIDS memorial. Among the features is the fountain. It's a popular spot in the summer. The other main structure is the AIDS Memorial. It's dedicated to the victims of the disease. The park was the site of the hospital that played an important part in fighting and learning about it. A few parts of the hospital are still here. The oldest part was turned into apartments, while a newer part is a non emergency care location. If you're around Washington Square Park you should also make your way here. It's a nice park but it's also very meaningful. There's a few cafes and restaurants close to here too.

We've had such a great experience with Steve & Kate's Camp in Park Slope. Shirley and her team are…read moreincredibly warm, attentive, and communicative, and always makes us feel like our child is safe and genuinely cared for. This is our 4th year with S&K and first time at the park slope location but with Shirley being a familiar face from the german school, it was super easy for our child to get acclimated

Had my first horseback lesson here. The staff is so super sweet and kind! Especially Jenna, my…read moreinstructor. I took the half hour lesson because I'm a totalnewbie and wanted to try it out. It was so soothing and therapeutic -- looking forward to my next visit but this time with friends!!!!

Amazing and unforgettable experience!…read more Came here to have my first ever horseback riding experience two weeks ago. People are so nice and warm. Instructors are very patient and motivating. After my first 30 mins on the horse, I have fallen in love with the riding. Decided to take regular classes right after, and now I am looking forward to my weekly lesson and interaction with the horses!! In addition to public lessons, they provide therapeutic riding for those in needs as well. Plus, they are non profit making organization, the lesson fees are going to be used in somewhere meaningful. Taking lessons here is win-win for sure. Highly recommended! Hopefully in the nearby future, would be advanced enough to ride on the trail in the nearby Forest Park!

It's always pure joy to take my boys to play at the dog park…read more Love that this park has a separate side for small dogs. The larger dogs are mostly well behaved, and my older dog loves to go to that side. The dog park is always clean, there's a fountain for the dogs to drink water but I bring my own water, and container. My boys only drink spring water. In the summer, or during warmer days, the park has sprinklers, for the dogs to cool off. It's a very lovely park, love the dogs, the amazing pet parents, and dog walkers I meet on each visit!

Not the best dog park in the world but for Manhattan standards it's the best you can expect…read more Decent amount of space, right next to the water and nicely fenced off from the outside bikers and joggers. Only problem, besides the fact that there's not a TON of room to run around, is that it's also pretty close to a really noisy street. If your dog isn't a big fan of huge trucks going to and fro, this might be a problem...then again, it's NYC. You'll pretty much have to go to Central Park or Prospect Park to find something really secluded. Not bad, all in all, especially if the weather's nice.