Parks in New York City

Gordon Triangle

Washington Market Park

Green space with a fanciful playground, tennis & basketball courts & a community garden.

Columbus Park

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

Gantry Plaza State Park - Sports field

WNYC Transmitter Park

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

Foley Square

City square with Thomas Paine Park, named for the author of U.S. Revolutionary tract "Common Sense."

Rockefeller Park

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

Teardrop Park

Sustainability-minded public park with natural stone accents, a water play area & plenty of shade.

Gantry Plaza State Park Recreational Dock

Murray Park

Notorious LIC Park

City Hall Park

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

Duane Park

Snug area bought by the city from Trinity Church in 1797, with tablets detailing the park's history.

Tribeca Park

This petite, triangular plaza boasts trees & several park benches plus a storied past.

Collect Pond Park

A large grassy area with benches, shade trees & a pool on the site of a historic underground spring.

Greenpoint Landing Esplanade

Pier 25 at Hudson River Park

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

Pier 26 at Hudson River Park

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

Roosevelt Island Viewpoint - Manhattan Side

Gantry Plaza State Park

12-acre park on four piers along the East River offering restored gantries & Manhattan views.