NYRR races are always well organized, making this one no different from the others. Bib pick up at…read morethe NYRR annex is amazingly fast, you're in and out of there in like a few minutes no joke! This is a women's only race #womenruntheworld being the hashtag of the event and the girl power and support really gets you through the race! There are plenty of portapotties by the start/ corrals. Mile markers are clear, plenty of fluids on the route and awesome volunteers making the race a success. Now this is the first half marathon that I've run that involved two loops of the same route and man did it suck. Your first loop of Central Park is ok but the second time around man do the hills really make your legs burn and that mental game comes into play. All in all if you're looking for a hilly half marathon to really challenge yourself this is yours!

I hire them to do my daughters birthday party and they were by far the best company ever! The most…read morebeautiful costumes and so professional. My family and friends were so amazed they couldn't believe how amazing they were. It felt as if we were in Disney! I will be hiring them again for my other daughters birthday. Worth every penny!

I attend their Enchantment ball every year during the holidays. With the quality of their princess…read morecharacters, the atmosphere they create and the excitement they give little girls im sure there is nothing that comes close in the east coast with the exception of Disney itself. If I can sum it up in one sentence: when those princesses make their entrance, the room is filled with little girls Who's dreams have come true.

This was a really nice course. Probably one of the more pleasantly scenic ones. The housing was…read morebeautiful and you got to run along the board walk.. It was a very chilly (windy) run, so I would wear a light long sleeved top (since you'll be by the waters) The expo and post-marathon snacks were a bit weak though: two pieces of salt water taffy, a bread stick from panera, a banana, and a granola bar. I hate to sound like a brat, but you burn like 2500 calories running one of those mofos. On top of that, I very politely asked for an extra banana and the volunteer gave me an attitude. She should be happy I even asked, since people generally would have just grabbed and left. I guess I just got overly spoiled at the other ones. Then only reason why I'm not throwing a fit because I THINK this is probably one of the few marathons were the money goes to some good cause - most are for profit now. The vendors at the expo weren't all that - but there have been much much worse. They kept you very well hydrated at the water stations (hydration station every mile which is standard)

I have a love-hate relationship with this race, because on the one hand, I beat my personal best…read morehalf-marathon time running it. But on the other, the course is really not that exciting, and therefore not worth what you pay. While the course is flat, it's mostly residential and you only get to experience the boardwalk for about the last 2 miles. As for registration, I paid $105 to register in 2016. I got injured about 2 months before the race and fortunately, the insurance gave me the option to either cancel or else defer. Unfortunately, canceling required a doctor's note, which meant a $30 co-pay for me. The deferral fee, however, cost the same, bringing my 2017 half marathon total up to $135. About 2 weeks before the race, I was sent an email stating that I still needed to actually register for the race. Not a local, I was forced to pay $25 for same day packet pick up and another $5 just to park, bringing my 2017 half marathon total up to $165. Was it worth it? No. The shirt was okay, but nothing special. There was no food that I saw before the race and very limited food at the end. At least they had space blankets to keep you warm. If I had to do one thing over again (besides picking a different half marathon), I would have not fell for the $5 parking scam. Do yourself a favor and save the money. They don't even ask for your receipt.

I think this event deserves more than the measly 3.5 stars it has on Yelp. For my friends, gf and…read moreI; this was our first color run and we didn't know what to expect. So here are the top ten reasons why you should participate in the Color run: 1. Big parking lot so you don't need to worry about whether you'll find a space. 2. T-shirt, two sticker tattoos, headband, wristband and free pack of color that comes with your registration pack 3. Emcee and DJ did a great job getting the crowd excited and riled up from the start of the event till the end of the event 4. If you're not a runner, you don't need to worry about being out of shape. Only 5% of the crowd ran. Everyone walked the 5k. 5. Color stations were fun and the volunteers did a great job getting color on you. They never socked me in the face with powder. 6. Water stations were great. Not really for drinking, but for throwing water at your friends. 7. All the free stuff from sponsors and vendors. Granola bars, ice cream, water, smoothies, yogurt, drinks, etc... 8. The run itself. Over 5k registered but the space was big enough that it didn't feel cramped. 9. The after party. The event staff, especially the Emcee did a remarkable job getting the crowd into it by queuing up EDM songs. 10. The Color!! They were very generous distributing color packs at the end of the event. Nothing like dropping a beat into a moshpit with hundreds of color packs launched in the air. Great job Color Run. Great job indeed. We will be back - Electric Run, here we come...

The Color Run 2014 at Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn was soooo much fun. I went alone since my…read morefriends weren't "bout dat life"which was totally fine because I made new friends and was encouraged by others. Parking - is ample and free. The vendors - free water and snacks. Music - ROCKS! Dj's are awesome and get you pumped for the race. "Turn down for what!!" The terrain - old airplane Tarmac. Not much scenery but the blue sky is beautiful. I would recommend this to the no pressure runners who aren't pressed to finish in record times. There is a celebration for all finishers!

As a place for kids, I think they need to understand that all children are different. I have an…read moreautistic child and not every child enjoys the costume experience. After about 5 minutes of entering the establishment- my son had a melt down because he was worried that someone in a costume would come out. I had to climb into the gym in order to remove him and at no time did any employee try to find out what was happening or even offer a refund. Clearly, this business is hungry for money and have no regard for children on the spectrum. If you do visit here, visit with caution and understand that it's not just an indoor virtual playground but they also put on a show that you child may or may not enjoy. Clearly, I will not visit again.

Fiesta Kids V.I.P is an amazing place to bring your kids. They made a incredible party for your…read more little ones, The satff are just very kind and careful with everything, I hardly recomended

Figure Skating Instruction from a Master Rated Instructor who also is a certified gyrotonic and…read morepilates Instructor. Gives a great workout on the ice.

Good girls good safe area we play here for the first time in all the seasons . The field drains…read moregood and no dirt to mess with .

Any avid NYC Parks goer can easily see the improvements made, specifically in the Queens area, to…read morethe parks and playgrounds over the course if the past ten years. Each nearby park I have strolled, jogged or bike ridden through has had somewhat if a facelift. From miniscule improvements like new brickwork and the planting of flower beds to a beautiful new running track, such as Victory Field received. Surrounding the hybred rubber clay surface of the well defined white lined lanes there are areas for additional physical exercise needs. You can do situp's, pullup's pushups, crunches without having to lay in the dirt. The baseball field was redone within the same time frame and as I pass by on a lazy Sunday afternoon, I enjoy looking at the excitement of the young ball players on the field With an elevated mound the pitcher looks in deep at the catchers signs and quisically shakes him off. It must feel like Yankee Stadium to the teams that play on the artificial turf, although Yankee Stadium is natural grass. Handball courts are always brimming with energy and competition. When I was coming up, all the best players played here and I still enjoy taking a quick seat on one of the clean and structurally sound park benches under the mighty Silver Oaks with my dog to watch a game.

Hudson Boulevard Park…read more One Summer day I decided to walk from my apartment across Central Park to the West Side. I began walking South down towards Hudson River/Boulevard Park starting around West 74th Street. I had a destination in mind. I was headed to Battery Park. Since it was early morning and clear skies I packed snacks and drinks to last the day. I have plenty of photos. I posted them at one time at the Yelp Page for each of the spots I visited that day. I stopped to photograph an Eleanor Roosevelt Sculpture in a Park, playgrounds, piers, ducks and more. I made my way to Chelsea Piers, I saw the location of the modern Whitney Museum. (I still need to go inside) I eventually ended up wandering my way to the battery. I don't remember the trip home!! Probably took the train. What a wonderful day and beautiful riverside park. I'm so glad someone had the forethought to create this recreational space. There's so much fun for residents in neighborhoods located adjacent to the park. It's cooler near the water on hot Summer Days too. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Just remember if you feel like a hike where you are not obstructed by traffic and intersections holding you up, take a long walk along Hudson River/Boulevard Park. The park is FREE! You have beautiful views, entertaining activities and I'm sure you will find food vendors along the way.

Hudson Boulevard park, is a nice long walking path and park approximately 4 acres of broad…read moretree-lined open space. That runs between 10th and 11th Avenues from West 33rd to West 39th Streets nestled between some current and to be built buildings. Ithink walking the park is better than the going via the 10th or 11th Avenue sidewalk with it's lack of stores and not every wide sidewalks in some places. You can walk from to and fro the Hudson Yards and/or the Hudson Yards Subway station. There are pliantly of places to sit and watch the birds and the sit by the fountains that around some the the circular plantings.