The 10 Best Parks in New York, NY

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I’m not sure how to go about writing this review…Water fountain. Artists. Pigeons. Bubbles. People, people, people — young and old, tourists, dreamers, believers, lovers, students…My favorite park. Lunch spot. One of my favorite places in general. Lunch spot. Top people-watching and post-lunch stroll location…

Sylvia J.

Washington Square Park

Love this area of the park. We were visiting NYC and just was going to walk by it however found a park bench and starting talking, then people watching, a baseball game was taking place and we got right into it. People in the park are friendly, Catching some rays while lying on blankets on grass in the sun…

Markham G.

Central Park - Sheep Meadow

Lovely and popular little park. Perfect for picnics. Has a fancy and cute carousal for children. Near the library if you want to make a day of it. Worth checking out at least once.

Aleece T.

Bryant Park

What a great and safe oasis in the middle of the «Concrete Jungle» to take a quick break. Their is a lovely status of President Chester Arthur in there as well. I like this park a lot.

Louis R.

Madison Square Park

This place is one of a kind! Location in the mecca of shopping stores like Forever 21, Strawberries, and MAC. This establishment is literally across the street from my favorite Whole Foods Market. This place is not hard to find.They are always having events in Union square especially in the summer. Last…

Nasha N.

Union Square

This is not a park for dogs or kids. Perfect for a break from work if your office is nearby, but nothing else.

Giulia I.

City Hall Park

I have not been to Governors Island since the major renovations started. I brought my bike over on the ferry hoping for some space to ride and enjoy the views. Sadly a large portion of the roads that allow you to ride around the island are closed, and many areas are closed to bikes. The lack of space made it…

Mary C.

Governors Island National Monument

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314 places in New York, ordered by rating:

Central Park

4.8

88 reviews

Telephone:	+1 212-310-6600
Address:	Central Park Conservancy 14 E 60th St

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The Conservatory Garden

4.8

21 reviews

Telephone:	+1 212-860-1382
Address:	E 105th St and 5th Ave

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Washington Square Park

4.6

46 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	1 Washington Sq E

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Governors Island National Monument

4.5

26 reviews

Telephone:	+1 212-825-3045
Address:	10 S St Slip 7

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Riverside Park

4.5

23 reviews

Telephone:	+1 212-870-3070
Address:	475 Riverside Dr

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Hudson River Park

4.4

24 reviews

Telephone:	+1 212-627-2020
Address:	59th St West Side Hwy

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Pier 25

4.6

25 reviews

Telephone:	+1 212-766-1104
Address:	Hudson River Park 225 W St

Mini Golf / Playgrounds / Parks

Bryant Park

4.4

54 reviews

Telephone:	+1 212-768-4242
Address:	41 W 40th St

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Madison Square Park

4.4

27 reviews

Telephone:	+1 212-520-7600
Address:	Eleven Madison Ave 15th Fl

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Jackson Heights

Fresh Meadows

Staten Island

The 10 Best Parks

New York, NY, United States

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