Outdoors in New York City

WNYC Transmitter Park

Once the site of a radio tower, this waterfront park offers Manhattan views & a recreational pier.

Loreley Beer Garden

Lively tavern featuring German brews & cuisine such as bratwurst & schnitzel, plus an outdoor patio.

Queensbridge Park

Public park with waterfront views of Queensboro Bridge, baseball fields, picnic areas & playgrounds.

Wards Island Park

Riverside green space with athletic fields, a playground & walking path with views of Manhattan.

Silver Lake Park

209-ac. public park with lake, 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, sports fields, trails & more.

Kaiser Park

Oceanfront park area featuring a public fishing pier, BBQs, sports fields & bridge views.

Bowne Park

Relaxed park showcasing a sizable pond with wildlife, a playground, bocce courts & other features.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach

West Harlem Piers

Narrow park along the Hudson River featuring occasional concerts & lunchtime readings.

Greenacre Park

Compact, shaded urban park featuring a 25-ft. waterfall, moveable tables & chairs & an outdoor cafe.

Pier 26 at Hudson River Park

This pier on the Hudson offers free seasonal kayaking & separate dog runs for big & small pooches.

Elmhurst Park

6-acre green space with jogging paths, a splash area & an interactive, energy-themed playground.

Wingate Park

Community park with a playground, a baseball field, handball & basketball courts & a running track.

Ground Zero

Monuments & exhibits around the former foundations of the World Trade Center destroyed on 9/11.

Joyce Kilmer Park

Small city park named for the poet, featuring the "Lorelei" fountain & the Louis J. Heintz Memorial.

Roberto Clemente State Park

Olympic-size pool plus ball fields, picnic areas, playgrounds & a promenade on 25 waterfront acres.

Great Kills Park

This waterfront greenspace near Great Kills Harbor features trails, a salt marsh & 4 beaches.

Willowbrook Park

City park featuring a lake with canoeing & a butterfly garden, plus organized activities for kids.

Wolfe's Pond Park

Seaside city park with tennis courts, BBQ area & playgrounds is also a nature & wildlife preserve.

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

19,000+ serene acres for recreation, such as birdwatching, biking & boating, plus a visitor center.