Parks in New York City

The Big Park

Henry Hudson Park

Park with trails, playgrounds, basketball courts, a baseball diamond & dog-friendly areas.

Fort Tryon

Teardrop Park

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

Bushwick Playground

Thain Family Forest

Many of the trails in this old woodland date back to the natives resident before European arrival.

Stroud Playground

Freshkills Park

Sizable green space on a former landfill site featuring occasional public events & hiking trails.

High Rock Park

City park known for its ponds, wetlands, walking trails & a hill with panoramic views at the top.

Schmul Park

Clay Pit Ponds State Park

265-ac. nature preserve including wetlands, ponds, hiking trails, an interpretive center & more.

Prospect Park Carousel

1912 carousel, open Mar–Nov, featuring hand-carved horses, dragon-pulled chariots, a lion & a deer.

Shore Park and Parkway

Silverstein Family Park

Small triangular park featuring tree-shaded benches, a fountain & flower-filled planters.

Ewen Park

City park & picnic spot with an area for dogs, a basketball court & a play area with sprinklers.

College Point Fields

26-acre dynamic green space offering several sports fields & a roller-hockey area.

Seton Falls Park

City park featuring forestlands, a manmade waterfall, bird observation & a playground.

Ciccarone Park

City borough community park with a bocce court, play & spray equipment, games tables & benches.

Bryan Park

North Woods

Wooded section of Central Park offering walking/biking paths, hiking, birdwatching & a stream.