Great little park - although a bit of a walk from the local subway stations. I went here yesterday for 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. read more

This is a nice park with a nice and safe children's playground with clean plastic slides that make you 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. read more

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If you're thinking of celebrating something simple yet meaningful, this park offers just the right view and vibe. Perfect spot to gather with friends and watch the city from a little distance. Peaceful, open, and warmly lit in the late afternoon. read more

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Have visited this well maintained and bustling park mainly in the warmer months, spring and summer. This is the best time to admire the beautiful flowers and plants. There's tons of seating along the riverside and plenty of grass to sit or lay on to relax and enjoy a good book. read more

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This park is SLEPT ON! I stumbled upon this place by running all the way down the westside highway. Almost no tourists here as it's so tucked away. I would argue there is no better place to come on a nice day to lay out, enjoy the sun, and read a book. I'm currently working on "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues," but I can't lie, I've been finding it tough to digest. Tom Robbins is a madman. Okay, STORYTIME: Around this time last year, I randomly ran into an ex-girlfriend from high school while in this park. Thankfully it was mid ab-workout so I had a nice little pump going lol. It's one of those exes where nothing really happened, both moved away for college and it just didn't make sense to stay together. I still don't have a bad word to say about her, you know? I hadn't seen her in 7 or so years and she has no social media presence at all, which is how you know she's a real one lmao. I was like "there's no way I'm seeing her rn" ahahaha it was wild. Felt like I was talking to a ghost, shout out to Casper. She walked me back to where I was staying at the time, and on the 30 min walk or so we caught up about each other's families, lives, etc. It was seamless, and it's such a bromide, but I almost felt like no time had passed. I felt like a little kid again, all giddy and nervous to talk to this girl. I thought it was so beautiful to catch up with someone that knew me so deeply and was so important to me at a completely different point in my life. Just kind of a cool, full circle moment. I know what you're inevitably thinking, as was I, but no. She now lives in Colorado with her boyfriend of 5 years and they have a dog together. It's cooked lmao. But, what I will say is I am so happy that she is happy. She deserves it. THANK YOU ROCKEFELLER PARK FOR GIVING ME THIS BEAUTIFUL MOMENT I AM SO GRATEFUL! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__ read more

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I came to Rockefeller Park for the Battery Dance Festival. They were showcasing free dance performances throughout the week. They had a slightly raised stage and chairs set up on the grass. The sound system was not the best so the music and microphone were soft, but still audible. Further back from the chairs, folks spread out blankets to sit and watch the performances. The park has a beautiful view of the Hudson River and New Jersey skyline. The water is quite high so you almost feel you could reach out and touch it. It's fairly peaceful and scenic. Nice place to come to watch the sunset. read more

This park is one of the reasons New York City is one of the most amazing cities on our planet. Basketball courts, soccer Court, tons of public Green space.There's a beautiful view of the Hudson River. Green grass. Picnic tables.and there's even a bizarre little monument with brick columns. read more

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This is almost a semi-private park. Its actually public but its tucked away on the westside waterfront behind the world financial center and luxury apartment buildings so its : 1) hard to stumble upon 2) populated mostly by people that live in a nearby building. Which means its almost never packed. Its is one of the cities best kept secrets. It boast views of the river, statue of liberty, basketball courts, ping pong tables, playground, and off course huge lush green lawn. I didnt see a lot of vendors around there so I suggest bringing your own snacks. Its such a great park to visit on a lazy afternoon or during your lunch break for a quick picnic. read more

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I enjoyed this lovely park while attending the Healthfest Rally with Kevin Hart. This park is super clean and offers beautiful scenic views all around the park. My son and I had a great time here along with our friends while participating at the event. There is something here for all ages, basketball courts, swings, sandbox, monkey bars and so much more to keep you entertained. There is plenty of seating all over the park. I'm so glad that I discovered this park through this event because I will definitely be back to visit again just to relax. read more

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FREE EVENT I love finding free events around my city. Rally with Kevin Hart is a morning and afternoon focusing on fitness. It was a great event. I went my friends and their kids. We had to complete an activity to gain stickers. Once we collect them we are able to get free fitness gear. Yay!! It is a big park and it was SUPER PACKED. On hot days like this you definitely need "Off" bug spray because the Dragonflies are real. Jeez. Park is located downtown and parking was nearly impossible. All and all I have visit battery park in the past and will continue to do so in the future. read more

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Rockefeller was not always a businessman, philanthropist, oil production, or the 41st Vice President of the United States, where his good deeds enables a healthier environment of a local park that sits on the edge of Battery Park City. Nelson A. Rockefeller Park overlooks Jersey City of the Hudson River with a large children's playground and a quaint serene Japanese welcome gate intersects River Terrace and Warren Street. After a brief stay at nearby Poets House I was immensely piqued by the beauty and greenery backed by the beautiful view amid, the extreme purgatory blazing summer's heat. Albeit it is surely no Frederick Law Olmsted design, as it is not an oasis setting landscape but the view is indeed beautiful. The lawn is very green and without any brown spots visible. I think I saw a elephant stone water foundation in the children's playground spewing water for a cool down and the laughter and screams of children playing in water was innocently young. Park patrons also have a glimpse of the new Freedom Tower. read more

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I second every word that Jennifer D, the reviewer before me, said. This park is beautiful and misses a lot of the tourists attention because it's tucked off in a corner further away from the usual attractions. read more

One of the many great NYC Parks and public playgrounds. A large play area for the kids with sprinklers, cargo obstacles, self propelled merry go round, and ample shade and bench seating for parents. In front is a larger grass field for open play and 100ft North is a community center that has ping pong, knock hockey, balls, a play kitchen, and various other toys. And this is all directly in front of the Hudson River for excellent scenic views and pictures. A large Koi pond just south of the playground. Best of all for parents is a clean and air conditioned public bathroom across the street from the community center by Warren street. read more

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What an awesome find. This park is definitely one of my new favorites in the city. It has some awesome places to run around but also some shady spots underneath trees. The view of the city and New Jersey also make this park really pretty. It wasn't too crowded after work day. I'd say if you want to picnic, though, you need to stay along the sides because mostly people are playing and running around in this park. read more

Love love love love love this park! I'm bias because I trained for the NYC marathon along this path and just love the views and the serenity. This park runs along side the West Side Highway and offers so many beautiful views of the Hudson River and the skyline of NJ. U can see miss Liberty from some areas and u get to see gorgeous sunsets along the water. There are many piers along this park that offer a variety of activities such as free kayaking, volleyball, mini golf, many large lawns for public to bring blankets and their own activities, playgrounds, water misters, dog parks, skate park, tennis, the list goes on. This path also has trees and some other shrubbery along some of the patches and with that and he River along the patches, u really feel like u escapes the concrete jungle for a little while even though u are still in the city limits. The running, walking and biking paths are also separated which helps a lot with controlling how crowded the park paths could otherwise be. This is a huge plus for the runners and walkers because they get to be right along the water and not needing to worry about oncoming bikers unlike in the city streets. For the bikers this is somewhat of a downside because the bike path doesn't give you as great of a view of the water and u can not bike on the piers, but u can dismount the bike and walk it on to the piers. And there is now more spots that are being added for citi bikes along this path to make it easier to dismount and enjoy the piers and taking a break during your bike rides. Enjoy! read more

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Small park along the Hudson River with nice panoramic views of Jersey City..and close walking distance from One World Trade Center (15mins). There's playgrounds for the families and little kids, as well as, a few open grassy fields for throwing around a frisbee or just relaxing and enjoying the views. It's location is great, away from all the busy foot traffic near the World Trade Center and nestled next to Battery Park condos. Great escape away from the busy city! read more

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This is possibly one of the most beautiful, clean, and relaxing parks I've been to. It's a bit of a hike from the train station and even harder to find parking if you're in the area, but it's worth it because this park is huge and gorgeous! I had a picnic with my friends at Nelson A. Rockefeller Park earlier this Summer and it was a very a nice and relaxing spot. It's a huge park filled with a playground for kids, basketball court, handball court, and a lot more. I like that there's also a nice view of New Jersey from the park. I would love to come back to this park again either for another picnic or just for a nice walk. read more

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Anything Green in NYC Is Precious This park is a great place to relax, run, walk, exercise, read, or do pretty much anything you'd like. There are other nice parks in the city, but what sets this one apart is that one side of it is completely free of buildings because it's along the water. If you're in the area and you need break, you could do a lot worse than visiting here. read more

This park has a little bit of everything. + Plenty of open space to lay down a blanket and lounge + A long and wide path for walking, running or biking + Plenty of benches + Lovely manicured landscape + Views of Jersey (if you're into that sort of thing...) + Basketball courts for the ballers + Playground for the kiddies + Art / Sculptures + Walking distance to several lunch spots (Shake Shack, Whole Foods) and the subway (1/2/3/A/C/E) If you find yourself exploring the West side... don't forget to stop by Rockefeller Park for a few. You'll have a lovely time. read more

Some friends and I met up here to attend the River to River festival and arrived late because we went to Rockerfeller plaza uptown first. This was my first time in this park that I didnt even know about. Its a beautiful park that overlooks the Hudon river. We didnt stay that long but this is a park I plan to visit again during the day and take advantage of the greenery and unwind a little. read more

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This is a fantastic place to run through, especially during sunset time. I came here for the first time yesterday and was completed amazed by the colors and setting silhouette against New Jersey. It's really quite amazing, especially if you enjoy these NYC sunsets. Something about the sun reflecting off these monstrous huge mushroom clouds is something unreal. We stopped to sit on the bench and take in all the views. To the south you can see the Statue of Liberty at the distance, to the west is New Jersey and to the North you can see all the sailboats heading back to their ports. In general it's a perfect place to hang out on the benches/grass, a quick run through the area or a nice romantic walk. read more

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This Playground has WHAT!?!? We stumbled across the playground here on the way to see the Hokule'a while it was docked at Pier 26. Seriously this playground is amazing! It has something for little and big ones of all ages, shade, drinking water, and restrooms nearby. When facing the Playground from the river the left side starts off with the baby/toddler type of amenities: toddler swings, toddler maze, toddler slide, & toddler sand box. Just to the right of that is the Play structure that is fit for the 2-5 year olds. In the center are the sand pit and water park areas which separate the 2-5 year old play structure from the 5-12 year play structures (estimates on age requirements based on field observations =p). And Finally to the far right has a Bike-Go-Round that seems to be in pretty heavy rotation (you see what I did there =p). I urge you to bring your big or little ones here who love playing outside, I'm sure they'd love it. Water fountains are sprinkled through the playground and a public restrooms are located across the street next to the 2 stop signs. Long story short this place is AMAZEBALLS and you should check it out if you haven't already. No people from New Jersey or New York were harmed during the writing of this review. And if there were, FUGETABOUTIT!!! read more

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I ended up stumbling upon this park on one of my many trips to Shake Shack. All of the outdoor seats were taken and I was heading to Pier 25, when I ended up walking straight on first. Stuffing your face with a shack burger is very pleasurable while you are sitting on a bench looking at the city lights and taking in the ocean. It is extremely peaceful and hardly ever crowded. It is a great place to relax, study, clear your head. Being on the Hudson, it also connects to the various other places on the pier. So after doing that a couple of times, I finally came here during the day and discovered children playing nok hockey and ping pong. Nok hockey?! I haven't seen that game since my childhood. It gave me pleasure challenging a 9 year old to an intense tournament. Which I lost to...on purpose of course. Anyway, this can be a great social spot, romantic spot, running spot, dog walking spot, etc. I do suggest doing the shake shack thing. Repetitively. read more

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A hidden gem in Battery Park. A few years ago, this didn't exist in this neighborhood. I love parks and I am obsessed with Central Park, who isn't, but I live down here and going up to CP is not always feasible and this park is more than just some grass. It is kid friendly and it is really clean and well kept. Battery Park management is always around maintaining this park and it is so appreciated. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed, but most people don't seem to listen to that rule. Security does monitor and enforce this regulation and I understand why. People just don't clean up after their dogs, people, including children, play on the grass, no one wants to really step in poop. Service dogs are allowed however. read more

Within this park is one of the nicest kids playgrounds in all of Manhattan (at least that I have seen). The playground is enormous and has tons of play structure ranging for little kids that can just walk to bigger kids that want to climb high up and slide down fireman poles. The ideal age for most of the kids playground is probably 4 or 5, but younger toddlers have little bike merry-go-rounds, infant type swings, small slides and more. Nearby are regular types swings, basketball courts, open green areas and places to walk by the water. The playground isn't far from Brookfield Place (mall with tons more) and so you can get food on your way or after your kid falls asleep in the stroller from playing. read more

NYC has some of the best parks around and this one doesn't disappoint. Take a walk along the water and just enjoy the view. Or take the kids along. The playground here is fenced in and tremendous. My kids love the kid powered merry go round. There is sand and water so be prepared for a mess. Bathrooms are right across the street from the playground in front of Teardrop Park. read more

If you go to the tip of Manhattan where Battery Park is and walk along the edge where the water is to make your way up to Rockefeller Park you will travel through and discover: Battery Park, Robert F. Wagner Park, South Cove Park, Rector Park, Pumphouse Park, Teardrop Park, and finally Nelson A. Rockefeller Park. This is possible all within 20 minutes of a slow, paced walk. I may have missed naming some because there are so many and you're just busy looking at the wonderful view of the Hudson River. Rockefeller Park has playgrounds, a basketball court, field areas, lots of benches available, and more. It is very clean, spacious, and lively. The wonderful breeze of the river is just the cherry on top of your visit to Rockefeller Park. More specifically I noticed that the majority of the parks you would come across in this area, including Rockefeller Park, are pretty much dog-free parks. There are designated spaces that have dog-runs, but for the most part it's for joggers, bikers, sight seeing, strolling, and relaxation! read more

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There is a large lawn area which connects to South Meadows Park. Have a picnic, toss a ball, or just lay down on the grass in a beautiful and serene environment, away from all the NYC traffic. There is a decent-sized playground for kids to climb up and down and water contraptions to cool down during the hotter days. Also, don't forget to check out the copper-bronze statues laid out in the sculpture garden, something worth checking out! read more

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Wonderful & relaxing park with gorgeous views of the ocean/New Jersey! What more can I say?

Absolutely beautiful park! Had lots of kids and people, but the views were so amazing. Walk around the whole thing and catch the freedom tower! Perfect to watch the sunset read more

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I love this park. It's my favorite hangout location. Did you know Casey Neistat lives in this neighborhood? It's the best place to spot this youtube vlogger. read more

how Rockefeller escaped my reviewing thusfar is a mystery. time to fix that. this is a great park for everyone: - families can bring their kids to the playground, and in the summer there are sports and arts events for the young and young at heart alike. - those of you into the active lifestyle can find running/jogging and biking here, as well as basketball and handball courts. plenty of space if you want to play volleyball or frisbee too. - if you'd like to just relax, plenty of space for throwing a blanket out on the grass or sitting on the benches. watching all the boats go by is an excellent way to chill out! - for you culture vultures, there are summer concerts, and various pieces of art/sculptures throughout the park. you get great views up and down the Hudson of the West Side, Hoboken, and Jersey City. I used to come here more frequently than I do these days, but it's always been a wonderful spot and I still try to swing by every so often. plus, from here I can see both my high school AND my college, though not Russia - sorry, Sarah Palin. so, yeah, WINNING. read more

Site of Le Diner in Blanc in 2014. How did I not know about this before? It is basically a New Yorkers doing the French tradition of dinner in white. Everyone has to wear white. Annual August tradition and they announce the location last minute. It looks and feels like a wedding, but everyone brings their own stuff so the tables/flatware/chairs don't match. But *everything* is white. read more

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It has a amazing view .Its free .Its a cool park.Its safe .its cool.nice playground .Overall amazing

Relaxing, clean, beautiful scenery. Perfect if you want to get the kids active & busy

DPR did a pretty good job on this site. The greenswards are clean and fairly nice; its safe-feeling but not overly-monitored; people are wealthy/upscale/fit; and mostly give each other enough elbow-room. The comic sculptures set into the ground are a fine element and make the park a kid's favorite. read more

Best park in Financial District. The park has unique sculptures and amazing views. You can sit near the river and feel completely relaxed. Also the Irish Hunger Memorial , Poet House and Jewish Museum are all nearby. read more

A nice little park with a small open field and typical playground equipment. A nice place to rest at after a bike, run or walk down the Hudson Greenway read more

This smaller park amidst the others is just as sweet as the rest.