These are the four best and most known parks in New York City. These are a must go…tourist or non tourist.
This park has alot of arches
…and more arches
It’s ALWAYS best to walk around this park at any time of the day or season.
Perfect for golden hour
Perfect for views
Elevated, beautifully planted, and weaving directly through the West Side architecture. — Gansevoort St to W 34th St, Manhattan
Unique buildings along the way
Whatever your vibe is…New York City parks have it.
When you need peace and quiet.
95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn
Margaret Corbin Dr & Fort Washington Ave, Manhattan
East End Ave & E 86th St, Manhattan
The ones with the best views of the water.
Shore Rd & 79th St, Brooklyn
Riverside Dr & W 72nd St, Manhattan
4-09 47th Rd, Queens
The ones you have to take pictures of and post them.
1 FDR Four Freedoms Park, Manhattan
N 5th St & Kent Ave, Brooklyn
Montague St & Pierrepont Pl, Brooklyn
There’s an unlimited amount of parks in New York City and with those parks comes with areas where you can enjoy your favorite sports and pickup games.
334 Furman St, Brooklyn Bridge park / Brooklyn
353 West St, Hudson River Park / Manhattan
Forsyth St & Broome St, Manhattan
Gansevoort St & 11th Ave, Hudson River Park / Manhattan
729 Main St, Roosevelt Island / Manhattan
W 23rd St & 11th Ave, Hudson River Park, Manhattan
W 4th St & 6th Ave, Manhattan
150 Furman St, Brooklyn Bridge Park / Brooklyn
Ave A & E 9th St, Manhattan
Tillary St & Jay St, Brooklyn
FDR Drive N & Delancey St, Manhattan
Stanton St & Chrystie St, Sara D. Roosevelt Park / Manhattan
Note!: The addresses are all suggested starting points for running paths routes.
Chambers St & West St, Hudson River Park / Manhattan
E 90th St & 5th Ave, Central Park / Manhattan
Central Rd & Sunken Meadow Loop, Randall’s Island Park / Manhattan
Grand St & FDR Dr, Manhattan
W 72nd St & Central Park West, Central Park / Manhattan
W 67th St & Central Park West, Central Park / Manhattan
Monroe St & Pike St, Manhattan
Central Park West & W 59th St, Central Park / Manhattan
W 96th St & Central Park West, Central Park / Manhattan
N Moore St & West St, Hudson River Park / Manhattan
Central Park South & 7th Ave, Central Park / Manhattan
Parks in New York City during the summer and winter seasons are always having events you need to go to for your itinerary or your visit.
A beloved summer tradition where thousands gather on the lawn to enjoy classic films. — 42nd St & 6th Ave, Bryant Park / Manhattan — (Free)
Wellness series where participants gather in the park for free yoga sessions led by expert instructors. — 42nd St & 6th Ave, Bryant Park / Manhattan — (Free)
Music series featuring talented jazz, stride, and ragtime pianists performing live. — 42nd St & 6th Ave, Bryant Park / Manhattan — (Free)
Pilot your own rowboat across the 22-acre Lake, offering views of the Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace, and the surrounding skyline. — Park Drive North & E 72nd St, Central Park / Manhattan — (Ticket Required)
A stunning outdoor cinema experience where viewers enjoy films on the Pier 1 harbor view lawn. — 80 Furman St (Harbor View Lawn), Brooklyn Bridge Park / Brooklyn — (Free)
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, where spectators can watch fireworks launch from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge with views. — 334 Furman St, Brooklyn Bridge Park / Brooklyn — (Free Ticket Required)
Food festival that has many local vendors serving global street foods, ranging from banh mi and tamales to gourmet gelato and Dubai chocolate. This also features live DJ sets. — Univeristy PL & E 14th St, Union Square Park (South Plaza) / Manhattan — (Free)
A diverse lineup of dance, music, and theater hosted on a “floating” park pier. Performances range from intimate jazz sessions and bluegrass operas. — West 13th St & 10th Ave, Hudson River Park (Pier 55) / Manhattan — (Free/Ticketed)
Market featuring many vendors housed in kiosks. Visitors can shop for unique gifts, crafts, and jewelry while enjoying diverse gourmet food options. — 42nd St & 6th Ave, Bryant Park / Manhattan — (Free)
While skating is free, visitors must reserve a timed entry slot and pay for skate rentals unless they bring their own. — 42nd St & 6th Ave, Bryant Park / Manhattan — (Free/Ticket Required)
The event brings a cozy holiday atmosphere to Midtown, often concluding with a grand finale of fireworks. — 42nd St & 6th Ave, Bryant Park / Manhattan — (Free)
Outdoor winter village that features many stalls of handpicked artisan gifts and seasonal treats, with a cozy European-style atmosphere. — Columbus Circle & Central Park West, Central Park / Manhattan — (Free)
A scenic ice-skating destination in Central Park offering breathtaking skyline views and a classic winter atmosphere. — 830 5th Ave, Central Park (Wollman Rink) / Manhattan — (Ticket Required)
Featuring over many trains that zip through a miniature wonderland of iconic New York landmarks. — 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx Park / Bronx — (Ticket Required)
An enchanting after-dark spectacular that transforms the Garden’s landscape into a glittering winter wonderland featuring over one million lights along a 1.3-mile immersive trail. — 990 Washington Ave, Prospect Park / Brooklyn — (Ticket Required)
Social
The ones to go to for having conversations.
Bryant Park
42nd St & 6th Ave, Manhattan
Washington Square Park
5th Ave & Waverly Pl, Manhattan
Domino Park
15 River St, Brooklyn