Outdoors in New York City

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GardenPhoto of Conservatory Garden — GardenOur original photo

Conservatory Garden

Quiet, formal garden inside Central Park with three distinct areas open from 8am until dusk.

New York, NY|5
ParkPhoto of Baisley Pond Park — Park

Baisley Pond Park

Sports fields, trails, playgrounds & BBQ areas featured in this peaceful city park with a pond.

Queens, NY|4
Beer GardenPhoto of Radegast Hall & Biergarten — Beer Garden

Radegast Hall & Biergarten

Sprawling, boisterous beer hall offering brews, schnitzel & regularly scheduled live music.

Brooklyn, NY|5
ParkPhoto of Owl's Head Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Owl's Head Park

Riverfront park provides panoramic city views, a playground, spray pool, skate park & sports courts.

Brooklyn, NY|5
FarmPhoto of Queens County Farm Museum — Farm

Queens County Farm Museum

Historic colonial farmhouse with 47 acres of sustainable lands, plus educational programs & tours.

Queens, NY|5
ParkPhoto of Canarsie Park — Park

Canarsie Park

Historic site featuring soccer, cricket, basketball & baseball games, nature walks & a skate park.

Brooklyn, NY|5
ParkPhoto of Columbus Park — ParkOur original photo

Columbus Park

Historic neighborhood spot, among the city's oldest, with playground, basketball courts & washrooms.

New York, NY|4
City ParkPhoto of Main Street Park — City ParkOur original photo

Main Street Park

This 3.5-acre greenspace features a nautically themed play area, plus a dog run & water views.

Brooklyn, NY|5
ParkPhoto of Maria Hernandez Park — Park

Maria Hernandez Park

Named for an anti-drug crusader, this park offers shady benches, a basketball court & a playground.

Brooklyn, NY|4
ParkPhoto of Clove Lakes Park — Park

Clove Lakes Park

Lakes, ponds & trees plus modern recreational areas including playgrounds & an outdoor skating rink.

Staten Island, NY|5
State ParkPhoto of Marsha P. Johnson State Park — State ParkOur original photo

Marsha P. Johnson State Park

7-acre riverside park named for a trans & LGBTQ rights activist, with picnic sites & skyline views.

Brooklyn, NY|5
ParkPhoto of Rockefeller Park — Park

Rockefeller Park

Bustling park beside the Hudson River with lawns, gardens, public artwork & a playground.

New York, NY|5
City ParkPhoto of Bronx Park — City ParkOur original photo

Bronx Park

Floodplain forest on an artificial island in the Bronx River, with walking trails & lookouts.

The Bronx, NY|5
ParkPhoto of Pier 35 — ParkOur original photo

Pier 35

Waterside pier with exercise equipment & giant swings, plus sunset views over the East River.

New York, NY|5
ParkPhoto of Grand Army Plaza — Parkvia Google Maps

Grand Army Plaza

Elliptical park landscaped in the 1860s by Calvert Vaux, with a military memorial arch & fountains.

Brooklyn, NY|5
ParkPhoto of Fort Totten Park — ParkOur original photo

Fort Totten Park

Picturesque recreation area with a historic Civil War fortress, wildlife, a nearby pool & more.

Queens, NY|5
ParkPhoto of Crotona Park — Park

Crotona Park

Tree-filled park with a lake, large pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, baseball diamonds & more.

The Bronx, NY|4
ParkPhoto of Kissena Park — Park

Kissena Park

Neighborhood park with trails, a lake, dozens of exotic tree species, sports facilities & fishing.

Queens, NY|5
State parkPhoto of Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park — State parkvia Google Maps

Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park

28-acre park with tons of facilities like pools, playgrounds, sports fields, a skating rink & more.

New York, NY|5
ParkPhoto of Inwood Hill Park — ParkOur original photo

Inwood Hill Park

Historical & hilly green space with a long river front, sports areas & NYC's last natural forest.

New York, NY|5