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    Riverbank State Park

    4.0 (111 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Mardory V.

    The views are superb here. The mood is just right. There are just some things, however, that are hard to overlook like: the location's history, the untoward smell that hangs in the air as a result and that knowing all of this just makes me question how healthy this all is. But if you can disregard all of that, there are many useful athletic facilities in this area: track, baseball field, concession stand, a restaurant, ice/roller skating rink, numerous stairs to climb and space to walk in. It is worth a mention that the restroom facilities are some of the best maintained for a public park. There is plenty of events programming if you take a look at their website as well. However, it's best to go in person for best efficiency. It is a spot worth checking out and there are plenty of things to do in the parks and green spaces immediately leading to Riverbank. This is absolutely a place to pass the day, all things considered.

    Enjoying the view of the GW Bridge
    Nora H.

    I love this park. I grew up not too far from the parks entrance on 145th and Broadway, and recently relocated back to the same area. I have a new found love for this park, especially now having a 3 year old daughter who loves the outdoors. The view of the GW bridge never gets old. The park is kept very clean, and filled with old well kept pine trees. We collect pinecones, go to the lower level and watch the waves crash against the large rocks. Watch boats and occasionally feed the seagulls. During the height of quarantine, this one was a breath of fresh air, it was easy to get air, social distance and still have a fun outing. Now that the parks restaurant ( sofrito ) has a outdoor stand where I can grab something quick to eat/ drink; it enhanced my already great experience. This park does not allow bikes or pets, another perk.

    Exquisite view across the Hudson
    Princess E.

    This park is a hidden gem in Manhattan... The beautiful scenery, the excellent indoor & outdoor pool for pennies literally to access. Very clean, accessible transportation. They have indoor skating rink & ice skating in the winter. Carousel ride for a 1.00 to ride... A little reminiscent to me of Rye NY park without the travel. Or a better than central park experience without the price. My 6 year old daughter & I had a remarkable time, she called it one of the best days ever We'll be bck again & again!!!

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    Francy R.

    The Riverbank pools are my favorite NYC pools! The fact that there are two pools, indoor and outdoor, is always a plus. I decided to go during the middle of the week on a hot cloudy day-- which was awesome because the pools were practically completely empty! I went with my godson, best friend, and niece... we had a blast! Everything went smoothly; we got our tickets which was only a total of $5 for our group of 4. The showers/lockers are clean and there's always a staff member supervising. The pool waters were also very clean and not too cold-- super refreshing! At first the kiddie pool was closed but since my godson kept wanting to go inside the closed gates, one of the lifeguards was kind enough to open it for us... Time flies when you're having fun! We were there from 10am-2pm. The only thing I would say is: be prepared to struggle looking for parking in the area + expect to walk a bit from the entrance of the park to the entrance of the pool.

    Bernice N.

    Beautiful park, with beautiful views, and so many activities to do here. This day the hubby and I decided to come for a quick picnic because I had heard so many things about this park. We did not leave disappointed. We found out that they have a pool, roller skating rink, carousel, so many places to do a BBQ, hang out near the water, even an on-site restaurant and they were live up in there, also they have plenty of parking, $15 bucks for the whole day. We past, and decided to park on the street. Wasn't to bad finding parking either, It was such a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Now my hubby wants to return with the kids and explore some more fun with them. I say this here is a place to take some time and enjoy the view.

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    Is the pool open?

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    No they will not allow it

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    there is a parking lot that can be accessed by driving behind and past Fairway market.

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    Bryant what? Central who? Washington Square, why when you can go to Madison Square Park. I keed…read moreabout the other parks. I actually love all of them for different reasons. But Madison Square will always be my favorite. It's kept fairly clean and is a nice size. Mostly for the working professionals and students in the area, it's an awesome spot to eat lunch, with a great food selection in Flat Iron. It's home to the OG Shake Shack, which stands there til this day. There is also an awesome dog park there. This park is great at all times of the year, so don't hesitate to go now.

    The most notable thing about Madison Square Park (at least for me) is that it's the location of the…read moreoriginal Shake Shack. Besides that, I never paid much mind to the park, especially in light of the fact that it's not in my stomping grounds. Nevertheless, I had just finished brunching nearby and since it was such a gorgeous day out, I decided to take a walk through the park and check it out. MSP is not large - the center of it is a large green space with paths on the perimeter that contain walking paths and benches. In addition to the Shake Shack, there's also a small seating area nearby where you can sit and eat, or just hang out. The park is ideal of people watching, eating your lunch, or just walking around a space that contrasts the hustle and bustle of the surrounding areas. Because of the weather, it was a little crowded but still pleasant. Overall, MSP is fine - it's not worth coming to unless you're in the area IMO, but a pleasant spot nonetheless.

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    4.1(22 reviews)
    5.7 miMurray Hill, Midtown East

    Nice big park great for different age groups! Entrance on 1st ave for big playground and bathroom…read more Plenty of benches and equipment to play on. There is also a basketball quart and small field. Pretty clean and safe.

    Slowly trying to hoop at all the basketball courts in the city, so I came here after work before a…read morelong weekend. We were on our 4th game of 5 on 5 on this slanted, slippery court with double rims as the Midtown skyline looked over us. We had gone 3-0 and already on wobbly legs but wanted one more to really push ourselves to exhaustion and be WHOOPED. A group of 5 17 year olds showed up and I was lowkey like damn I don't wanna play these little kids for our last game but whatever, they got next. We were going back and forth, and to be fair they were actually pretty good but just too frail to give us any problems. At 5'10 174 lbs, I'm a BIG guard. I'm left handed, but shot a right handed floater fading to my right as I'm trying to get better. If you can hit a weak hand floater on the run you will be tough to stop. I bricked it and this little 17 year old kid goes "that's a TERRIBLE shot" looking at me dead in the eyes. Like bro y'all are losing and you suck why you talking? He woke me up and I started actually trying really hard and lowkey busting their ass... but tbh normally I'm not even that good. It was just one of those days where everything was falling. I hit a 3 and yelled out "THAT'S A LAYUP." I drove hard left, euro stepped and hit a tough finish through 2 and yelled "I"M TOO BIG," while flexing. I switched onto little homie and he took a terrible stepback shot after I turned him 3 times and bricked it. I just whispered to him "I don't even gotta say nothing after that one it speaks for itself" which really pissed him off. Then I hit the game winning 3 and did the Dame wave to him as he walked off the court PISSED as hell. I sat down and then he got the courage to say "STOP TALKING SO MUCH" while he put his hand together to mimic me YAPPING. I almost stood up and said "HOW BOUT U GET WIN?" But then I realized I'm a grown ass man and there is absolutely no reason to be jawing at this little kid on a beautiful Friday in New York City. I just kind of laughed at myself and asked what is wrong with me lol. All in all, these runs were kind of weak and this court is in horrendous condition. The court on the westside highway is still my favorite in the city. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

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    3.4(93 reviews)
    5.6 miMidtown West

    Ian's Cookie Jar (Located in Herald Square Holiday Market)…read moreW. 35th. St. & Broadway New York, NY 10001 The Bucket Located in the Herald Square Holiday Market adjacent to Macy's is a chocolate chip cookie kiosk. This secret recipe was handcrafted by food influencer Ian Martin and Hungry Gnome bakery owner Danielle Sepsy. All cookies are freshly baked on the spot in these cookie ovens. An entire batch is immediately scooped up with a french fry scooper and handed off for your enjoyment. The Bucket: The primary ingredients in these cookies are all butter, brown sugar, and premium Callebaut chocolate. As soon as you try your first one, you will be far from done. They are warm and crispy on the outside while gooey on the inside. As a bonus, the holiday themed visual design on the bucket was hand drawn by Ian's sister. There is a decent amount of seating at the holiday market for you to enjoy your dessert. Be sure to arrive early because Ian's cookies are immensely popular and they will sell out. Stop by Ian's Cookie Jar kiosk at the Herald Square holiday market and indulge in this warm, gooey treat during the most wonderful time of the year. #ianscookiejar #chefdaniellesepsy #IanMartin #thehungrygnome #TheBucket #chocolatechipcookies #HeraldSquare #heraldsquareholidaymarket #nycholidaymarket #imma_eat_this #callebautchocolate #40cookies

    I really enjoy coming to this area of the city. So much to do and see, lots of shopping and food…read moreoptions. Madison square garden is also nearby. The historical Macy's Herald sq is here. It's beautiful in this area esp during the holidays. However, expect heavy crowds on weekends or after events like concerts

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