Parks in Manhattan

J. Hood Wright Park

Urban park with sports courts & vistas of the Hudson River & George Washington Bridge.

Pier 26 at Hudson River Park

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

Greenacre Park

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

Hudson River Park

Beyond its gardens & lawns, this pier overlooking the Hudson River features a carousel & skate park.

Chelsea Waterside

Riverfront hideaway featuring a basketball court, a children's play area, grassy lawns & a dog run.

Stuyvesant Square

This smaller, historic urban greenspace features trees, walking paths, statues & a fountain.

Ground Zero

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

DeWitt Clinton Park

Park offering spaces for basketball, baseball & football, plus a playground, dog run & garden.

Wards Island Park

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

General Grant National Memorial

Elaborate granite & marble tomb (North America’s largest) for President Ulysses S. Grant & his wife.

Greeley Square Park

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

South Cove Park

Dog-free waterfront park featuring walkways & quays with scenic harbor views & a relaxed atmosphere.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5

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

Chelsea Park

The Chelsea Doughboy Statue, a WWI memorial, is surrounded by fields & courts at this public park.

St. Vartan Park

Urban park with amenities such as basketball & handball courts, a playground & a wading pool.

Bryant Park Winter Village

Pier 25 at Hudson River Park

Popular Hudson River pier with miniature golf, seasonal food options, sand volleyball & play spots.

Fort Washington Park

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

West Harlem Piers

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

Grand Army Plaza

Plaza at the entrance to Central Park, anchored by a bronze statue of Union Gen. William T. Sherman.