Parks and Outdoors

Grab a friend and go for a long walk, get your endorphin rush with various sports activities, or discover numerous recreational opportunities. 

• Central Park: At 843 acres, it's no surprise that this is the mid-Manhattan site is the most visited urban park in the United States. 
• The High Line: This 1.45-mile-long linear park was built in Manhattan on an elevated section of a disused New York Central Railroad spur called the West Side Line, located in the neighborhood of Chelsea.
• East River Park: Explore this 1.5 mile-long riverside park looking out on the East River to Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood, offering incredible views of both the Queensboro and Williamsburg Bridges.
• Hudson River Park: This waterside park on the Hudson River is part of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway that extends from 59th Street south to Battery Park, providing some spectacular views of Downtown.
• Riverside Park: Enjoy this scenic waterfront public park on the Upper West Side in the borough of Manhattan.
• Washington Square Park: This landmark park in Manhattan is located in the neighborhood of Greenwich Village, serving as a meeting place and center for cultural activity.
• Prospect Park: Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed Central Park, this 585-acre public park is just a hop, skip and subway ride away in nearby Brooklyn. 
• Brooklyn Bridge Park: This 85-acre park on the Brooklyn side of the East River revitalized 1.3-miles of Brooklyn's post-industrial waterfront, offering beautiful views of the historical Brooklyn Bridge.
• Flushing Meadows: The largetest park in Queens, this park was once the site of 20th century World Fairs.
• Hikes: Looking for beautiful nature views and outdoor adventures? Catch a train or a bus out of this grand metropolis for a day-hike. Visit this website for more details.