Free in Manhattan

The Seaport

Strolling & shopping in a cluster of restored wharfside buildings, many from the early 1800s.

Bella Abzug Park

Paved metropolitan open space with fountains, a kids' play area, seating & restrooms.

Pier 35

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

Morningside Park

Scenic park with fitness paths, baseball fields, playgrounds, dog-friendly areas & a weekly market.

Governors Island National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the US Army was found on Governors Island which is now a National monument.

Washington Square Arch

Marble triumphal arch, dedicated in 1895, with statues of George Washington added in the 1910s.

The Woolworth Building

1913 neo-Gothic skyscraper, once the world's tallest building & still an architectural landmark.

Rockefeller Park

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

Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5

Synthetic-turf sports fields, a picnic area, playgrounds, a fishing station & a scenic promenade.

Randall's Island Park

480-acre urban park features restored wetlands, 60+ athletic fields, a community farm & recreation.

Thomas Jefferson Park

City-owned space for indoor & outdoor recreation, with a track, sports facilities & an outdoor pool.

Bryant Park Winter Village

Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park

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

Tompkins Square Park

Historic, leafy park hosting a farmer's market plus live music & other eclectic events.

St. Nicholas Park

Large, dog-friendly green space with playgrounds, barbecues & courts for basketball & handball.

Inwood Hill Park

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

Marcus Garvey Park

Public space with a community center, 2 playgrounds, drawbridges, an outdoor pool & summer concerts.

Greeley Square Park

This small outdoor space provides tables & chairs amongst greenery & food stands.

Columbus Park

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

Fort Washington Park

Home of the Little Red Lighthouse, this Hudson River-adjacent park has tennis, basketball & more.