Had the pleasure of a FANTASTIC tour of lower Manhattan with Renee. She was extremely knowledgeable…read moreabout the Financial District and NYC and could not have been any more helpful. I recommend Free Tours by Foot and especially tours with Renee. Thank you so much Renee!

I am so glad I found this tour company! We did the Brooklyn bridge/DUMBO walking tour with Onel -…read morehe was phenomenal! This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to NYC. I can't wait for my next trip to take another walking tour with this tour company. Onel is knowledgeable, personable, engaging, humorous, thoughtful and kept us on time! He knew exactly where to stop for photo ops and gave us plenty of time for them - I appreciated the scheduled bathroom break at clean bathrooms and the stop for drinks/snacks at the most perfect grocery store that I wish was in my neighborhood. The tour ended at lunchtime in the perfect location with several food options as well as close to both the ferry and trains for the return commute to Manhattan. I highly recommend this walking tour with Onel as your guide - you won't regret it!

Great little park - although a bit of a walk from the local subway stations. I went here yesterday…read morefor July 4th. We are in the middle of a heat wave here in NYC. Temperatures topped 100 degrees the other day. The weather forecast predicted a rainstorm today but they didn't know exactly when. It rained yesterday during the TS/TK big wedding at MSG. But not today. This was a beautiful July 4th to spend in the park. It was clear all day which is why I bypass weather forecasts and check the radar map instead. Sail 4th 250 had their Parade of Sail on the Hudson River. I enjoyed watching the flotilla of tall ships sail up the river. If you missed it, no worries. There are several great YouTube videos of the ship parade. Also, it's not over yet. The tour continues to Boston after leaving NY. Rockefeller Park has a nice promenade where you can jog or sit down to relax. There's also a large open lawn with shaded areas for picnics. Very relaxed atmosphere.

This is a nice park with a nice and safe children's playground with clean plastic slides that make…read moreyou go down fast. They are very clean and maintained well. Everyone parks their strollers by the fence and entrance. It is a very long children's park with different types of obstacles. Towards the end of park is for bigger kids with a steeper children's slide. There is a mini water sprinkler section when the weather is warmer. There is sand all over the toddlers' section. The lawn in this park is always even and cut very nicely. It's never patchy and there are ducks playing in the lawn overlooking the Hudson River. A nice park to relax. Very fresh air too. You can smell the nice sea breeze or fresh grass.

It's a nice park to run, walk, bike, and play basketball during the morning. That is the time I…read morevisited on a Monday. Some great scenery in certain areas.

I stayed at roughly Central Park West and 100th during a recent trip to NYC. I was in the west side…read moreof the park twice during my trip. The park is beautiful and well maintained. One day I walked across the park to get from the West side to the East side. You have to walk or take ground transportation. There is no subway that will get you across the park. It's a lovely walk!

Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park - This park is architecturally very interesting and…read morealso offers beautiful views. The whole place feels well designed and very peaceful. I liked both the concept and the symbolism. It's an ideal place for walking, relaxing, and reflecting with a stunning view.

Roosevelt Island is a unique geographic landmark within New York City, and I was impressed by Four…read moreFreedoms Park. FDR is perhaps one of our most important US presidents, which explains why this island was named after him. Four Freedoms Park is a nice park to go to relax and escape from your busy life. I cannot help but envy New Yorkers and their access to various public spaces. You will catch iconic cityscape views from this park. If you have time in your NYC itinerary, make a stop here.

Battery Park is a 20+ Acre Park in Lower Manhattan. It is close enough to the S.I. & Governors…read moreIsland Ferries, & has beautiful views of the NY Hudson, the Statue of Liberty, etc. NY Classical, created in 2000, has brought Off-Broadway Theatre to NYC Parks for the last 25 years!. We had the pleasure of seeing NY Classical Presents: Shakespeare In The Park "All's Well That Ends Well" at Battery Park during 4th of July Weekend. NY Classical performed this play throughout several NYC Parks from 6/3/25 - 7/6/25. NY Classical performs what they call in an "Immersive Panoramic Theatre-Style". All's Well That Ends Well started at Castle Clinton in Battery Park, & we followed the cast transition throughout other areas while performing scenes in Battery Park. NY Classical moved around Battery Park 3x's before returning to Castle Clinton to end the play. While we moved w/ the cast, people had the option to get comfortable, spread out their blankets or to unfold their chairs to sit, but then before you know it....Time to get up again for the next scene-lol. It really kept me on my toes and I found it to be unique, humorous, interesting & entertaining. Costumes, the NY Classical Cast & their acting was fantastic. nyclassical.org @nyclassical Battery Park has so much gorgeous space to walk around in, it is close to public transportation (several trains) and there is an eatery on the premises as well as multiple local vendors that sell food & souvenirs. One of the many nice parks in NYC! bpca.ny.gov @bpcparks

Located in the Battery Park City neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan in NYC, 'The Battery' is…read morethe launching off point of the Statue Cruise ferry that takes tourists to Liberty and Ellis Islands. It is serviced mainly by the Whitehall St- South Ferry MTA station, allowing visitors (including my wife and me) to arrive via subway, and then connect to the ferry for a Statue of Liberty visit. The site was originally named 'The Battery' around 1683 by the Dutch, to signify the battery of cannons put in the area for maritime protection. It later became commonly known as Battery Park. In 2015, the NYC parks commission formally reinstated the formal name of 'The Battery' to the 25-acre park, to honor the original name. Castle Clinton was opened in the park as an entertainment venue in 1824, then converted into the nation's primary immigration receiving station on 1855 (until 1890, when Ellis Island took over). It later was used as the site of the NYC Aquarium (1896 - 1941). Today, it is the place to board the ferry to go over to Liberty and Ellis Islands, and thus has many visitors passing through it. Entrance into the fort requires passing through security (x-ray and body scanners). Learnt later that that the historical building is a National Monument, dedicated in 1950, and the park rangers offer free guided tours.

"Riverside Park is a scenic, four-mile-long park in Manhattan, New York City, known for its…read morestunning waterfront views, diverse recreational facilities, and historical landmarks. It stretches along the Hudson River from 72nd to 158th Streets, offering a wide range of activities and attractions. Key features and attractions: Panoramic views: The park provides some of the best views of the Hudson River and the city skyline. Recreational facilities: Riverside Park boasts sports courts, fields, a skate park, a marina, and a section of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway for cyclists. Monuments and Landmarks: It is home to the General Grant National Memorial (Grant's Tomb) and the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, among others. Gardens and Playgrounds: The park features various gardens, including the 91st Street Garden, which was featured in the movie "You've Got Mail". A dinosaur playground is also a popular spot for children. Scenic Landmark: The section of the park from 72nd to 125th Street is designated as a scenic landmark. " I visited Riverside Park, my first time, after my first visit to MAMA'S TOO! It was a short visit and I plan on exploring this park in the near future. I want to explore all benchmarks from the above list. More to come!

I probably have no business yelping Riverside Park, but I have a chronic Yelp compulsion, so here…read moregoes. I visited with my mom and son after picking up lunch at Absolute Bagels on a Thursday afternoon. And by visited, I mean we walked over and sat on a bench at what looked to be the outer edge of the park. The bench was clean and inviting, and it was one of dozens available for anyone's taking. We had a great view of both the street and the park, which was huge and green and no doubt full of attractions that we didn't have time to explore. It seems like a prime resource for both residents and visitors to the Upper West Side.

A nice spot to get some fresh air and people watch. Hudson River Park is the longest riverfront…read morepark in the U.S., stretching 4.5 miles along Manhattan's west side and covering 550 acres -- the second-largest park in the city after Central Park. Some unique Features - it is the longest riverfront park in the U.S. It has one of the busiest bike routes in America, running the full length of the park and connecting to Battery Park and Riverside Park. it offers tennis courts, soccer fields, batting cages, playgrounds, mini golf, dog runs, and water sports like kayaking and sailing. It has over 40 rebuilt piers, each with unique amenities -- e.g., Pier 25 has Manhattan's only 18-hole mini golf course; Pier 40 is the largest pier at over 15 acres.

Such a beautiful park , very clean and full of beautiful flowers . It's a long one and they have…read morebathrooms , tennis courts , a children's playground, a dog park , restaurants , plenty of benches , tables and off course the beautiful view on the river . Love this place

Central Park is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. The paved trails, stunning…read morelandscapes, bridges, lakes, and hidden corners make it feel like an escape from life, even though you're surrounded by the city. I've visited parks all over the country and found little pieces here and there that remind me of Central Park, but nothing has ever come close to its beauty, magnificence, and magic. If I could afford it, I would happily live right next door and spend my days wandering its paths. It is more than just a city park, it's an experience, and it's one of those places to visit once in a lifetime.

Central Park I love…read morenature and all its beauty. I also love cinema. Walking around this park, I felt a mixture of serenity and familiarity. The conservationists are doing a lovely job of keeping the park clean, vibrant, and beautiful. I was pleasantly surprised by the lakes; I didn't expect to see them in the middle of a bustling and stereotypically rigid NYC. The park was full of families enjoying a day out, kids playing games, lovers taking a stroll, tourists using up all of their iCloud storage, fitness fanatics getting in their workouts, musicians sharing their talents with the world, readers who found a quiet place away from all of the aforementioned, and people watchers, like me. There is plenty of space for everyone here. Even though I've been to NYC multiple times in my life, I don't recall ever coming to Central Park. The familiarity comes from all of the movies, TV shows, commercials, and even social media pictures and videos that have featured the beauty of this park as a backdrop. (John Wick, is that you??) Yet make no mistake. This gem, a mixture of GOD's masterpiece and the works of man, is no mere supporting actor. Central Park gives main character energy, which is central to its plot of allure.