We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows:
Internet Explorer
,
Mozilla Firefox
,
Google Chrome
. Mac:
Safari
.
New York City Tourism
New York City Hotels
New York City Bed and Breakfast
New York City Vacation Rentals
New York City Packages
Flights to New York City
New York City Restaurants
New York City Attractions
New York City Shopping
New York City Travel Forum
New York City Photos
New York City Map
New York City Guide
All New York City Hotels
New York City Hotel Deals
Last Minute Hotels in New York City
By Hotel Type
New York City Motels
New York City Hostels
New York City Campgrounds
Business Hotels New York City
New York City Green Hotels
New York City Family Hotels
Romantic Hotels New York City
New York City Luxury Hotels
Spa Resorts New York City
By Hotel Class
5-stars Hotels in New York City
4-stars Hotels in New York City
3-stars Hotels in New York City
By Hotel Brand
Best Western Hotels in New York City
Comfort Inns in New York City
Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotels in New York City
The Standard Hotels in New York City
Affinia Hotels in New York City
Holiday Inns in New York City
DoubleTree Hotels in New York City
W Hotels in New York City
La Quinta Inns & Suites in New York City
Four Points by Sheraton Hotels in New York City
Sheraton Hotels in New York City
Accor Hotels in New York City
Popular Amenities
Pet Friendly Hotels in New York City
New York City Hotels with a Pool
New York City Hotels with Parking
Popular Neighbourhoods
Manhattan Hotels
Midtown West Hotels
Midtown New York City Hotels
Times Square Hotels
Times Square / Theater District Hotels
Theater District Hotels
Hudson Yards Hotels
Downtown Manhattan (Downtown) Hotels
Tenderloin Hotels
Garment District Hotels
Popular New York City Categories
Apartment Hotels New York City
Boutique Hotels New York City
New York City Affordable Hotels
Suite Hotels in New York City
Hotels with Balconies in New York City
Hotels with Kitchenette in New York City
Wedding Hotels in New York City
Cheap Hostels in New York City
Condo Hotels New York City
Historic Hotels in New York City
Near Landmarks
Hotels near Central Park
Hotels near The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Hotels near Empire State Building
Hotels near Top of the Rock
Hotels near The High Line
Hotels near Times Square
Hotels near The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Hotels near Grand Central Terminal
Hotels near Statue of Liberty
Hotels near Broadway
Near Airports
Hotels near (EWR) Newark Liberty Intl Airport
Hotels near (JFK) John F. Kennedy Intl Airport
Hotels near (LGA) La Guardia Airport
All things to do in New York City
Nature & Parks in New York City
Islands in New York City
Playgrounds in New York City
Gardens in New York City
Geologic Formations in New York City
Marinas in New York City
National Parks in New York City
Nature & Wildlife Areas in New York City
Parks in New York City
Ski & Snowboard Areas in New York City
State Parks in New York City
Biking Trails in New York City
Hiking Trails in New York City
Zoos in New York City
Bodies of Water in New York City
Popular New York City Categories
Tours in New York City
Shopping in New York City
Nightlife in New York City
Spas & Wellness in New York City
Sights & Landmarks in New York City
Historic Sites in New York City
Monuments & Statues in New York City
Neighbourhoods in New York City
Scenic Walking Areas in New York City
Points of Interest & Landmarks in New York City
Concerts & Shows in New York City
Performances in New York City
Concerts in New York City
Outdoor Activities in New York City
Ski & Snowboard Areas in New York City
Biking Trails in New York City
Hiking Trails in New York City
Zoos in New York City
Ski & Snow Tours in New York City
Museums in New York City
Fun & Games in New York City
Playgrounds in New York City
Game & Entertainment Centres in New York City
Sports Complexes in New York City
Transportation in New York City
Bus Transportation in New York City
Food & Drink in New York City
Classes & Workshops in New York City
Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
Traveller Resources in New York City
Day Trips in New York City
Commonly searched for in New York City
Good for a Rainy Day
Hidden Gems
Honeymoon spot
Good for Big Groups
Good for Couples
Good for Kids
Budget-friendly
Free Entry
Admission Tickets
Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Tickets & Tours
Brooklyn Bridge Park: Tickets & Tours
Central Park: Tickets & Tours
Liberty State Park: Tickets & Tours
Gantry Plaza State Park: Tickets & Tours
Prospect Park: Tickets & Tours
Hamilton Park: Tickets & Tours
The High Line: Tickets & Tours
Pier A Park: Tickets & Tours
Domino Park: Tickets & Tours
Bryant Park: Tickets & Tours
Empire Fulton Ferry State Park: Tickets & Tours
Hunter's Point South Park: Tickets & Tours
Astoria Park: Tickets & Tours
Liberty Landing Marina: Tickets & Tours
Near Airports
Things to do near (EWR) Newark Liberty Intl Airport
Things to do near (JFK) John F. Kennedy Intl Airport
Things to do near (LGA) La Guardia Airport
Near Landmarks
Things to do near Central Park
Things to do near The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Things to do near Empire State Building
Things to do near Top of the Rock
Things to do near The High Line
Things to do near Times Square
Things to do near The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Things to do near Grand Central Terminal
Things to do near Statue of Liberty
Things to do near Broadway
Near Colleges
Things to do near Pace University
Things to do near Borough of Manhattan Community College
Popular Neighbourhoods
Things to do in Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)
Things to do in Upper Manhattan (Uptown)
Things to do in Central Park
Things to do in Financial District
Things to do in Midtown West
Things to do in Midtown
Things to do in Greenwich Village
Things to do in West Village
Things to do in Harlem
Things to do in Inwood
Things to do in Upper East Side
Things to do in City Hall Area
Things to do in Alphabet City/Loisaida
Things to do in Civic Center
Things to do in Upper West Side
Near Hotels
Things to do near Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection
Things to do near The Bryant Park Hotel
Travel Guides
Apps
GreenLeaders
Skip to main content
Post
Alerts
Trips
Sign in
Inbox
See all
Log in
to get trip updates and message other travellers.
New York City
Hotels
Things to do
Restaurants
Flights
Vacation Rentals
Shopping
Package Holidays
Cruises
Rental Cars
Add a Place
Travel Forum
Airlines
Travel Guides
Best of 2020
Road Trips
Help Centre
Top Parks & Nature Attractions in New York City, NY
United States
New York (NY)
New York City
Things to do in New York City
Parks & Nature in New York City
Search
Nature & Parks in New York City
New York City Tours
When are you travelling?
Start Date
End Date
Search
Clear Dates
All Things to Do
Tours
Day Trips
Outdoor Activities
Attractions
Concerts & Shows
Food & Drink
Events
Classes & Workshops
Shopping
Transportation
Traveller Resources
More
Types of Attractions
Nature & Parks
134
Nature & Parks
Parks
84
Gardens
25
Playgrounds
19
Bodies of Water
8
Biking Trails
4
Nature & Wildlife Areas
4
Islands
3
Geologic Formations
2
Hiking Trails
2
Marinas
1
National Parks
1
Ski & Snowboard Areas
1
State Parks
1
Zoos
1
Show less
Neighbourhoods
Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)
40
Upper Manhattan (Uptown)
20
Central Park
15
Financial District
15
Midtown West
8
Greenwich Village
7
Midtown
7
Harlem
6
West Village
6
Inwood
5
Upper East Side
5
Alphabet City/Loisaida
4
Chelsea
4
City Hall Area
4
Civic Center
4
Hell's Kitchen
4
Upper West Side
4
Battery Park City
3
East Village
3
Kips Bay
3
Lower East Side
3
Manhattanville
3
Murray Hill
3
Washington Heights
3
West Harlem
3
Bowery
2
Central Harlem
2
Chinatown
2
Governors Island
2
Gramercy-Flatiron
2
Hudson Yards
2
Lenox Hill
2
Lincoln Square
2
Manhattan
2
Midtown East
2
Randalls and Wards Islands
2
Sunset Park
2
Times Square / Theater District
2
Union Square
2
Carnegie Hill
1
DUMBO
1
East Flatbush
1
Flatlands
1
Fort George
1
Garment District
1
Gowanus
1
Gowanus Heights
1
Gramercy Park
1
Manhattan Valley
1
Meatpacking District
1
Morningside Heights
1
NoMad
1
Parkchester
1
Riverdale
1
Rockefeller Center
1
Tenderloin
1
Theater District
1
Times Square
1
TriBeCa
1
Tudor City
1
Turtle Bay
1
Show less
Other
Free Entry
Budget-friendly
Good for Kids
Good for Couples
Good for Big Groups
Honeymoon spot
Hidden Gems
Good for a Rainy Day
Show less
We found
134 results
for you in New York City
Clear all filters
Map
View Map
Sort by:
Traveller Ranked
Filter
Nature & Parks
Central Park
132,854 reviews
#1 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"Various
lakes
and streams, a huge variety of birds, playing fields, skating rinks, a mammoth swimming pool, a model sail boat pond, a row boat lake, an elegant restaurant, varied statuary and fountains, the Met Mu..."
"... garden, miles of paths thru the wild and beautiful ramble, bike paths, a bridle path, a reservoir, ball fields, row boating, a sheep meadow for picnics and concerts, countless statues, a
zoo
and peace and quiet."
Learn More
See 164 Experiences
Bryant Park
23,461 reviews
#2 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"You can also ice skate, ride the
carousel
, and eat some of the most wonderful winter treats; hot waffles topped with everything from whipped cream to hot apples and cinnamon, fried pickles, an amazing array of sna..."
"... really magical at Christmas time, with its amazing ice-skating rink and the Christmas market, which offers a variety of good exotic food & superb views of the lit buildings around and the amazing frozen
fountain
"
Learn More
See 38 Experiences
The High Line
62,310 reviews
#3 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"great walk along disused railway above the city - while
the hustle and bustle
goes on below you, its peaceful to unwind and walk along the excellent planted path with the occasional sculpture or artwork to view -..."
"It's a beautiful
park
with lots of beautiful and unique plantings designed by famed landscape architect Piet Oudolf and because you're above the busy streets, it seems so peaceful and quiet as you meander through..."
Learn More
See 50 Experiences
World Trade Center's Liberty Park
2,862 reviews
#4 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"The
trees
are maturing quickly and the grounds with elegant and powerful memorial tower foot-print fountains surrounded by the modern World Trade Center buildings bring a sense of peace and sad serenity to the spa..."
"NYC have built a very
fitting memorial
to all those people that perished and is somewhere you need to visit to see how beautifully stunning and peaceful it is in such a crazy busy city."
Learn More
See 12 Experiences
Conservatory Garden
384 reviews
#5 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"Than to be in this garden when it is blooming… It is a hidden gem uptown on the upper Eastside… Great for strolling… Great for taking photos ...great for just sitting and enjoying the quiet and the
beauty
"
"It is kept as a private part of the
Central Park
with over one thousands species of flowers and shrubs adorned by famous statues created by well-known artists, a few rows of English garden passages and beautiful f..."
Learn More
See 4 Experiences
Fort Tryon Park
235 reviews
#6 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"Take time to take the A Train to 190th St. and visit Fort Tryon
Park
, which includes The Cloisters, beautiful flower gardens (including a heather garden), incredible views of the Hudson River, trails and a dog
park
."
"So close to Manhattan… … Wonderful walking places wonderful
paths
… And you get to go to the Cloisters … Which is a must amazing museum in the midst of all this wonderful foliage… And if you walk far enough you get..."
Learn More
Hudson River Park
522 reviews
#7 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"What a great place for a stroll and some quiet time.A New York friend (thanks Richard) took us on the walk.Unlike the Highline which I love But is just to busy now Hudson River
Park
is unspoiled and empty of touri..."
"Great river views, wide sidewalks,
piers
to explore, sports, a carousel, etc, etc, etc."
Learn More
See 11 Experiences
Riverside Park
469 reviews
#8 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"This is a lovely park this park was filmed in "You Got MAIL" and its a great place to walk the trees and greenery and Squirrels are fantastic to watch and see we had a great, time Walkers, Visitors and
tourists
wi..."
"This ribbon of riverfront
land
embraces a major highway, the underground NYC - Albany Amtrak Rail Line, clay tennis courts, a dozen play grounds, soccer fields, baseball fields, a skate board park, basketball cour..."
Learn More
See 3 Experiences
New York Harbor
235 reviews
#9 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"Gorgeous views abound!!! Good way to see part of NYC you can see
Statue of liberty
close up, the best most relaxing way to get an idea of the city!!"
"This large
beautiful harbour
is fantastic grat views in the day but at night it comes into its own when all the lights are on well worth a look."
Learn More
See 29 Experiences
Washington Square Park
3,585 reviews
#10 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"You can have a picnic at the square, play chess on the stone tables, talk to your friends, hang around the large circular
fountain
located in the center of the square, enjoy the different types of plants, flowers..."
"... to a small audience, squirrels, photographers, more dogs, locals, travelers from all corners of the planet, unique
characters
, kids, skaters, book sellers, NYU students, even more dogs, free hugs - you name it."
Learn More
See 44 Experiences
Roosevelt Island
857 reviews
#11 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"Great little restaurants, pristine modern architecture, breathtaking views of the bridge, the free Red Bus line operated by ROIC plus the bonus of the
tram ride
make this a great mini adventure."
"Even though you can get there by metro, I highly recommend using the tram, the Manhattan and
East River
views are incredible from there, so it is advisable to make that trip and when the day is favorable you can g..."
Learn More
See 5 Experiences
Battery Park
127 reviews
#12 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"Here on a sunny Christmas Eve and quite warm as well, beautiful blue sky and a fabulous
Park
to walk around and look at the Statue of Liberty in the distance and to see the skyscrapers of the financial district wi..."
"What a gorgeous part of Manhattan, right by the Hudson River, overlooking the
Statue of Liberty
(what!!)....watching all the boats, some guys catching big fish, and generally just walking around, taking in all the..."
Learn More
See 34 Experiences
The High Line Park
104 reviews
#13 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"A walk on the High Line from Chelsea to Hudson Yards is a must when visiting New York City.It is a long stretch of garden above the
city streets
.The views of the city are awesome!"
"I've read about it and had the chance to walk it on a recent trip, they have done an amazing job with the plantings flowers shrubs trees all provide
an oasis
above the city streets."
Learn More
See 4 Experiences
Union Square
1,442 reviews
#14 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"Union Square
Park
has many benches where one can sit and enjoy ones lunch and the natural surroundings.The younger set can enjoy the fun playground."
"The stalls are the same as
Bryant Park
, for the most part, but it feels a lot more wintery and festive as the stalls are little wooden cabins rather than the glass ones of BP."
Learn More
See 10 Experiences
SeaGlass Carousel at The Battery
2,485 reviews
#15 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"A few years later and this
park
is still beautiful, kept clean and tidy, offers fantastic views across to the Statue of Liberty and is a delight to wander around and watch the world go by."
"The view towards the Statue of Liberty is great and you can take the free ferry and the tourist ferry from here.There is also a
memorial
for sailors in the water and one for veterans."
Learn More
See 41 Experiences
Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
164 reviews
#16 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"Head to the south side of Roosevelt Island from the tram/subway to find this wonderfully peaceful and picturesque
park
with fantastic views of Manhattan."
"It's a great, quiet park, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, with nice views and a
memorial
to one of our greatest presidents."
Learn More
See 1 Experience
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
191 reviews
#17 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"The Hamilton Grange is a great place to spend a couple hours learning about Alexander Hamilton and his family and enjoying the quiet of uptown after the
bustle
of other parts of NYC."
"
The National Park Service
has done a masterful job of preserving the only home Hamilton owned, as well as interpreting its construction, and how it was saved multiple times."
Learn More
See 2 Experiences
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
143 reviews
#18 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"Enter from the east or west side, you will enjoy the skyline of buildings that surround the
park
including museums & luxury apartment buildings & a good view of the
park
tennis courts."
"Before entering
Central Park
make sure you get a map from one of the many kiosks, we were given some great tips on where to visit in this vast park!"
Learn More
See 16 Experiences
Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial
1,811 reviews
#19 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"This is a lovely spot in
Central Park
, there was a singer gently playing Beatles songs when we visited, lots of people getting there photo taken with the Strawberry Fields memorial."
"Great
peaceful place
to remember John Lennon and his great contribution to popular culture and music."
Learn More
See 67 Experiences
Rockefeller Park
117 reviews
#20 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"My kid always enjoys playing the sand at this
park
, nice play ground for kids, in the Summer, every Thursday they have free fun art class for kids"
"I love
parks
that offer a variety of options."
Learn More
Governors Island
85 reviews
#21 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"A short ferry ride from near
Battery Park
takes you to the traffic free paradise of Governors Island, a great day trip on a beautiful day and free to boot if you get there early enough on the weekend!"
"There is Hammock Park, to just sit back and relax in a hammock, there are walking
paths
and gardens, there are food trucks and bars, bike
paths
, musical concerts and special events, old homes to visit and little p..."
Learn More
See 1 Experience
Carl Schurz Park
87 reviews
#22 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"You can walk along the Esplanade, which has great view across the
East River
, Hell Gate, and the Harlem River, and you can wander through the park itself, which has curving paths on several different levels."
"Includes esplanade along the river, great river views, children’s
park
, grassed sitting areas, dog runs and wonderfully garden lanes and hidden sitting areas."
Learn More
Bowling Green
222 reviews
#23 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"I loved the the beautiful landscaped sitting area with vibrant red tulips and
fountain
.A peaceful place to rest, take photos and scout your next adventure.... Which would probably be taking a photo around the CHAR..."
"In the middle of the
park
is a beautiful fountain that’s surrounded by bright colorful flowers that just make you relax in all this busyness."
Learn More
See 23 Experiences
City Hall Park
115 reviews
#24 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"The
park
offers a sanctuary in a busy area with myriad benches, tall trees, grass and a big fountain."
"
Lovely fountain
and places to sit and enjoy!"
Learn More
See 7 Experiences
Central Park Zoo
3,189 reviews
#25 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"We were lucky enough to have great (unrushed) views of the snow leopards, snow monkeys, harbor seals,
sea lions
, red pandas - so irrepressibly cute - all very active and prowling around (only the brown bears were..."
"A trip to
Central Park
Zoo (albeit a small zoo) was incredibly fun, we took our time to explore the incredible landscape within
Central Park
and encountered many friendly animals."
Learn More
See 28 Experiences
Shakespeare Garden
102 reviews
#26 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"We spent quite a while exploring
Central Park
on our last visit to the city, and the highlight for me was this exquisite garden."
"The
statues
were nice and there were inscriptions on the ground from Shakespeare's works talking about what is planted there."
Learn More
See 10 Experiences
Paley Park
67 reviews
#27 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"In a city full of noise, and constantly generating speed, plus its many efforts to reduce the places in which cigar smokers may spend their time, the Paley
Park
is an oasis in many ways."
"It's difficult to describe the pleasure of relaxation here - where I can get coffee or breakfast from a
kiosk
, read a book, and feel the tension drain out of me as I smoke my mini-cigar."
Learn More
Hudson River Greenway
56 reviews
#28 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"If you start at
Battery Park
you have a beautiful view of the Statue of Liberty, a national park museum about Ellis Island and there are often street dancers performing, lots of fun and wonderful history!"
"One can spend time here watching the river, boats,
joggers
, cyclists, small children having fun and the adorable pets who enjoy the time with their masters."
Learn More
See 1 Experience
Greenacre Pocket Park
46 reviews
#29 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"What I found relaxing about this little gem of a
park
is that there are lots of benches and seating under cool shade trees and a nice relaxing waterfall to sit next to while eating, reading a book or just talking..."
"Studded with trees and plantings, it is a place to sit with your back to the traffic, listening to the rush of the
waterfall
, a twitter of birdsong, and watching (oh, miracle!) honeybees busy in the blossoms."
Learn More
See 1 Experience
Greeley Square Park
101 reviews
#30 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
"This small but attractive
park
has tables, chairs and bins, making it a great place to eat lunch or just stop and take in the city."
Learn More
Previous
Next
1
2
3
4
5
Frequently Asked Questions about New York City
Which experiences are best for nature & parks in New York City?
These experiences are best for nature & parks in New York City:
Central Park Zoo General Admission Ticket
Taste of NYC Helicopter Tour
Taste of NYC Tour
New York Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights
Central Park Horse Carriage Ride - VIP Tour with photo stops (55 min)
See more nature & parks in New York City on Tripadvisor
What are the best places for nature & parks in New York City?
These places are best for nature & parks in New York City:
Central Park
The High Line
Bryant Park
Washington Square Park
Roosevelt Island
See more nature & parks in New York City on Tripadvisor
Which places provide the best nature & parks in New York City for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly nature & parks in New York City:
Central Park
Bryant Park
The High Line
World Trade Center's Liberty Park
Conservatory Garden
See more nature & parks for kids in New York City on Tripadvisor
Which places provide the best nature & parks in New York City for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking nature & parks in New York City:
Central Park
Bryant Park
The High Line
Conservatory Garden
Fort Tryon Park
See more nature & parks for couples in New York City on Tripadvisor
Which places provide the best nature & parks in New York City for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking nature & parks in New York City:
Central Park
Bryant Park
The High Line
World Trade Center's Liberty Park
Fort Tryon Park
See more nature & parks for groups in New York City on Tripadvisor
Which places provide the best nature & parks in New York City for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly nature & parks in New York City:
Central Park
Bryant Park
The High Line
World Trade Center's Liberty Park
Central Park Summerstage
See more budget-friendly nature & parks in New York City on Tripadvisor