Suggestions for Park near New York

Lulu • August 6, 2018A must see in NYC. A beautiful, large, and well-maintained park in the middle of the city with lots of seating to stop and enjoy nature.

Wasan • August 29, 2015Amazing park. Tiny, but lively and packed with activities. Ping pong, reading room, and a carrousel to name a few. Plus lots of great food options. My favourite spot in Manhattan.

Barneys New York • November 21, 2011Picnic in Madison Square Park. It’s one of our favorites!

New York Habitat • November 28, 2011A beautiful park and a must see for any visitor. It's perfect when you just want to sit on a bench and read a book or do some people watching. On nice days you can find all sorts of live music too.

Luiz Filipe M. • August 3, 2011Awesome park. One of my favorite places in NY. Great to walk, or just sit and watch.

Kimmie O. • July 26, 2020Such a beautiful park. You’ll always have breathtaking waterfront views of NYC. Lots of grassy area for picnics. Plenty of things to do here. Certain piers have designated sports sections.

Paige C. • August 6, 2014This park is an UES gem. Beautiful walk ways, views and plenty of places to lounge or picnic. Also the home of Gracie Mansion. Bring your dog! Excellent dog parks for both large and small pups.

Natalia C. • May 1, 2015Amazing place, just an oasis in the middle of the city. An historic spotlight and a must visit in NYC/ Hermoso lugar, un pulmón a la ciudad, un punto histórico de NYC lugar obligatorio para vistar

Thompson Hotels • February 24, 2012Escape the grid of Manhattan for this verdant strip along the Hudson. Perfect for picnics and waterside relaxation.

Elijah M. • December 21, 2016I honestly believe that Battery Park is the best park of New York besides Central Park. It's super fun, spacious, calming, and holds many exciting shows and museums! Go visit in spring/summer!

Marius W. • March 6, 2018Marius Watz: A true hidden gem, this park features monumental architecture with an amazing location in the middle of the East River. The tram across from Manhattan is worth it all on its own.

Jinnie L. • October 1, 2014Nice place for dogs♡ lovely park - beautiful scenery ;)

Sara . • July 6, 2015Lovely Park with amazing views!

Jin M. • October 29, 2016Best park to walk and explore around Upper West Manhattan. It's gorgeous during summers.

Snap Dog • July 1, 2016Hot dogs are a NYC tradition loved by everyone, both private and public sector. Grab a Snap Dog from the cart near NYC City Hall at 258 Broadway and enjoy it in the park - yum!

Jason K. • August 7, 2014One of the greatest hidden places of Manhattan. Everything from mini golf, skate park and beach volleyball courts

Jason • September 1, 2014Best part of the park. Food. Performers. Music. And great views. Come around sunset.

Camila R. • June 27, 2011This is a beautiful park that is a must in New York City.All the buildings around it are historical and you feel like you are in another era. Need a key to go in, but it is seeing it from the outside.

Danyel S. • June 24, 2010go during lunchtime on a sunny day. note the purple hydrangeas. gorgeous.

Maria T. • October 29, 2019Great cycling and walking park and a great sport to see fireworks..

Diego F. • June 1, 2016Great park to see the sunset.

The New York Daily News • December 7, 2010PHOTO: In 1975 soil excavated during the construction of the World Trade Center is worked into a landfill for what will become Battery Park City and the Esplanade, at the link!

Tim Y. • July 24, 2013One of my favorite streets across from Central Park!

Chris D. • January 29, 2013Great spot to rest and have a snack after gallery hopping.

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ • May 31, 2019A hidden gem of the city that is usually breezy. Perfect for lounging in the sun by the Hudson, biking, walking or running. There's also a portion that has a field with grass for exercising/tanning

Carlos D. • January 22, 2022A small park in New York that you can visit for free, it's a beautiful place, but nothing special, just the view of Manhattan, the garden and the different architecture.

Alex O. • September 24, 2014Great view!!! Great place to read a book on grass under the tree!

The Corcoran Group • October 11, 2013Some of the best views of the Hudson River from this park, and not as crowded as other parks along the West Side highway. Great place to catch a summer concert.

DoubleDeuce • August 3, 2017A great park. Fantastic design and elevation changes. Peaceful too with the nearby tourism being kind of hectic.

Max S. • January 26, 2014Great park that's open to the public, but little-known to people outside stuy-town. Best known for the farmers market in the fall, ice rink in the winter, and of course sunbathers in the summer.