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    Maxwell Place Park

    4.5 (8 reviews)

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    Tara W.

    I'm an uptown girl, and I prefer this park head and shoulders above Pier A. It's farther from the train station and has no porta potties so you don't get the vagrants. You don't get as many people in general, which is nice if you wanna spread out on the lawn with a blanket and catch some rays without inhaling someone's secondhand smoke or getting hit in the head with a football. It can get rather goose poopy at some times of the year so be careful where you lay your head. For those of you with rugrats, there's a playground at the near side. Just keep them there, I don't pay exorbitant monthly copays for birth control for no reason. I don't have my own and I don't wanna hear yours, either. Finally, in case you're really drunk or just stupid, heed the "no bathing" sign next to the rocky beach. We don't want people coming out of the Hudson with a third eye or something.

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    Waterfront-ish park/dog park with a relatively rugged (tiny) 'beach' area.

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    Pier C

    Pier C

    4.8
    (54 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    I was wandering aimlessly through Hoboken, on the hunt to find a spot to eat a rotisserie chicken…read morewith my bare hands, when I stumbled upon Pier C Park. Sometimes life gets so hectic that I don't stop and smell the roses. I find myself so focused on what's next or what I have to do later in the day to get one step closer to generational wealth that I just don't sit and enjoy the present moment. Pier C Park brought me straight back to present time. Standing on this little hill floating in the Hudson River, I could see the entire New York Skyline. A quote from one of my favorite books echoed between my ears: "I would give the greatest sunset in the world for one sight of New York's skyline...The sky over New York and the will of man made visible. What other religion do we need?" I tend to agree. I just sat here for a bit, smelling the roses for the first time in a while. How lucky am I to just sit here and be able to look at this? The will of man made visible. SHOUT OUT TO PIER C PARK! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

    It is a beautiful and vibrant destination located along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway in…read moreHoboken. with the Manhattan skyline as a gorgeous backdrop, this amoeba-shaped oasis is there to make your day cheerful. The park offers a variety of activities for people of all ages to enjoy but what I like most is the Panoramic view of New York Skyline. it's amazing. Take an easy, scenic walk from Pier C all the way to Jersey City via the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, which runs along the edge of the pier. The walkway offers even more amazing views of the Manhattan skyline as you venture south, with viewfinders and signage along the way. Restrooms are available on-site near the toddler playground

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    Little Island

    Little Island

    4.4
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    Rising above the Hudson River on its distinctive tulip-shaped pillars, Little Island is one of the…read moremost unique public parks in New York City. The park combines beautiful gardens, winding pathways, open lawns, viewpoints, and performance spaces, all packed into a relatively small area. The design feels creative and peaceful, and the elevated walkways provide great views of the Hudson River, New Jersey skyline, and surrounding waterfront. There are quiet spots to sit and relax, landscaped gardens that change with the seasons, and a variety of free performances and events throughout the year.

    Little Island sits on the Hudson River at Pier 55 in the West Village and is one of the more…read moregenuinely inventive public spaces added to New York City in recent years. I walked onto a park built on a series of tulip shaped concrete columns rising from the river, and the structure itself was striking enough that the architecture became part of the experience rather than just the platform for it. The design is compact and the island is smaller than most first time visitors expect, but the thoughtfulness of the landscaping made the space feel fuller than its footprint suggests. I followed walking paths that wound through planted gardens, with seating areas distributed throughout. Two elevated hills at either end of the island offered different vantage points looking back at the skyline and out over the river. The Hudson River views were wide and unobstructed, and the perspective on the surrounding city from the water level was one I do not get from the street. Sunset is the most popular time to visit and draws the largest crowds. I came on a weekday morning, which gave me a more relaxed version of the park with better access to seating and a quieter atmosphere. Food trucks were present, and the proximity to Chelsea Market makes the surrounding area practical for extending the visit into a meal nearby. Admission is free and the park is accessible via ramps throughout. The small amphitheater hosts performances during the warmer months, which adds another reason to check what is scheduled before going. For a stop that requires no planning and delivers consistently, Little Island is one of the easier recommendations in the city.

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    Where we stand is not as important as the direction in which we are moving.
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