Parks in Manhattan

Marcus Garvey Park

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

Union Square Park

The park is a meeting place, hangout spot, subway hub & home to a bustling greenmarket.

City Hall Park

Greenspace offering a respite from nearby government buildings with lawns, benches & a fountain.

Rockefeller Park

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

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St. Nicholas Park

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

Randall's Island Park

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

Little Island

Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.

Inwood Hill Park

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

Fort Tryon Park

Scenic Hudson River park features the Cloisters museum & gardens, plus a dog run & playgrounds.

Morningside Park

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

The Battery

Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.

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Thomas Jefferson Park

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

The High Line

Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

Bella Abzug Park

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

Columbus Park

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

Madison Square Park

Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

Pier 35

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

Central Park

Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

Riverside Park

Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.

State park

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Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park

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