Love this park it is my backyard pretty much. Grew up coming here to play in the playground and…read moreenjoy picnics in the grassy areas. Love taking daily walks on the promenade and around the park. It is small but pretty. If you are in the neighborhood I highly say you should check it out.

Beautiful park on the upper east side. At the ferry station with beautiful views of queens and…read moreRoosevelt island.

I've eaten 30 rotisserie chickens in the past 2 months, and I'm exhausted. You asked for my hustle,…read moreI gave you my heart. I'm mostly exhausted from working a full time job while doing this, which has become another full time job in itself. When I started the journey to find the best rotisserie chicken in the country, there was so much I didn't know: 1) I had no idea people would actually care and be as invested in this series as they are, which is kind of cool. 2) There are more grocery stores selling a hot & ready rotisserie chicken than I ever could have imagined. I have so much work left to do. I ate the $25.99 tissi from Ouri's here at St. Katherine's Park, and it was a nice place to just sit and eat some bird. A couple basketball courts, playgrounds, ample seating, and bathrooms that are in some desperate need of some TLC. It was a vibe. The bird was actually bomb, but charging $25.99 for a rotisserie chicken should be a war crime. I will never buy it again. I'm taking the night train to Boston tonight to try Market Basket, Star Market, Stop & Shop, and a few other grocery stores. I also need to get to Texas, the Midwest, and Southern California before I wrap this journey up. I'm tired, but my momma always told me you don't start something until you finish it. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

St. Catherine's Park is huge and really busy on a Saturday. Despite the many people, you can still…read morefind a secluded spot to sit alone. There's plenty of benches and tables with chairs for chess. There's even a bathroom, although no lock on the door in the ladies room, and only one toilet in there. It's better than nothing. There's a huge basketball court. There's benches near the basketball courts also and more equipment for the children to play on. It's various sections fenced off for what might appear to be different activities and different age groups. This is a nice park if you live nearby. I'm recommending you visit even if you're like me. I just wanted a bathroom break and maybe sit down for a few minutes.

Fresh air. And just walking and embracing the wonderful…read morenature that we been gifted. Beautiful trees bright colors Summer is here

It's an ok park. The street in front of it is blocked off which is convenient. Lots of trees but…read moredoesn't seem to be kept well. The grass needs to be cut. Lots of pigeons. The playground equipment needs an upgrade.

John Jay Park is great. Saturday May 31st they had kids day. With three small children in tow we…read moreheaded to the park for some time outside. There were kids everywhere and lots of bouncing things for them to jump on. I'm not sure what they're called. Being with friends and with so many children around I didn't take photos. Frankly we had our hands full with the kids. The highlight of the day was the free popcorn that the kids patiently waited in line to receive. When it was our turn in line to get free popcorn the employees said they were done making popcorn for the day. Our littlest had such a tizzy the employees started making more popcorn for the rest of the children that had been waiting! Meltdown averted. I'll definitely keep an eye out for Kids Day at John Jay Park next year and get there early.

This park is one of a few parks in the upper east side that has handball courts. There are also…read moregood benches to sit on.

I don't know why it took me so long to visit this park when I live close by, but suffice it to say,…read moreit's beautiful. The views of the skyline are amazing, and it's clean and well maintained. It's a really picturesque and peaceful spot to clear your mind and/or touch some grass. It reminded me how lucky I am to have access to places like this. I'll definitely be back soon.

PUBLIC PARK: Former industrial wasteland turned into a scenic Park with stunning views of Midtown…read moreMANHATTAN. Four Piers exist at the Park which is littered with Adirondack Chairs. The Park boasts two industrial landmarks, the restored GANTRIES and the iconic PEPSI-COLA sign. I spent 75 minutes in the Park, which didn't exist when I was growing up. WORTH VISITING.

Nice climbing playground next to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Parking is tough but doable.read more

It's an interestingly designed playground that's fun for a long time for kids that like climbing…read moreand sliding. Some playgrounds are simple in design that kids lose interest easily, Ancient Playground keeps kids engaged with so many different challenges. The reason for only 4 stars is due to the only bathroom in the area being closed. Kids need bathrooms frequently, unfortunately most of the playgrounds don't have bathrooms anywhere near. This one is one of the very few across the city but for whatever reason the bathroom is closed.

As far as playgrounds go this one is pretty nondescript. Nothing really stands out about it as…read morecompared to the many other playgrounds around Central Park. A sand pit area, swings, slide/jungle gym, and water fountain sculpture in the middle. Benches for the parents to sit on. No bathrooms. That's pretty much it. Nice to have for the locals who live close by.

James Michael Levin Playground wasn't really anything special to me. Maybe I'm missing something or…read moreI'm tired of reviewing playgrounds. I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend it to friends. There's too many others that have more personality and give off a vibe that's more appealing than this playground. It's nice for those in the neighborhood so I'm letting you know it's here.

Pretty good playground. They have bathrooms which helps. Plenty of space and equipment to move…read morearound.

Where kids could be kids. A neighborhood play area for the…read morechildren's in the community. When the weather is nice it's the perfect time to come out and go on the swings and jump around.

Small children's playground adjacent to Asphalt Green. It's open to the public so no membership is…read moreneeded. Well kept and nicely appointed with some colorful play structures and softer rubberized flooring under the equipment. Seating throughout to keep an eye on your kiddies.

Dekovats Playground is very close to the East River and Carl Schur Park. I was surprised it was so…read morebusy with children as there are many playgrounds nearby. There's so many high rise buildings along York Avenue I'm sure there's enough children to keep it busy. I like the colorful equipment variety and the design. There's plenty of benches for the adults to relax while the children play. It was very clean when I was there. This playground is open to the public. I'd definitely bring my friends with their small children.

PUBLIC PARK: The Park is basically an extension of GANTRY PLAZA STATE PARK merging seamlessly at…read more50th AVENUE. No landmarks here but the Park is distinguishable due to its Athletic Field, Dog Run, Volleyball Court and OTTOMANELLI'S Restaurant. WORTH VISITING

I absolutely love it here. It's just film of life and a gorgeous view. Plus, access to the ferry!…read more Grab a burger or something from one of the food trucks and just take in the scenery. I spent a lot of the summer here and it was one of the reasons summer was great. It's also very dog/family friendly.