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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."
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"
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..."
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."
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..."
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..."
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."
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..."
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."
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..."
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..."
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."
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."
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."
Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
164 reviews
#16 of 134 Nature & Parks in New York City
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."
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!"
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..."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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