Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Hiking, Relaxing, Family Fun, Free Entry, Exhibitions, Walking Around, People Watching, Behind The Scenes Tours, Picnic, Guided Tours, Various Food Options
812 Washington St, new york
The Highline is a 1.45 miles long new york city park built on an elevated section of a disused freight rail line on Manhattan's West Side. Visitors encounter nature, art, design, flowers, foliage, old train tracks and, a beautiful cityscape on the trail. A lot of activities are available to play, create and learn together in the park. Each year, Friends of the High Line creates fun and innovative opportunities for people of all ages to experience the park in a new way.
Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Guided Tours, Walking Around, Birding, Wildlife, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Picnic
2300 Southern Blvd, bronx
The Bronx Zoo is the largest metropolitan zoo in the USA. It comprises 265 acres of parklands and naturalistic habitats, through which the Bronx River flows. Zoo home to more than 6,000 animals, representing more than 600 species. There are five waterfalls in the "JungleWorld" exhibit and a bubbling stream that circulates 2,000 gallons of water a minute. Visitors to the Bronx Zoo will find a lot of exotic and unique animals, including many that are endangered or rarely seen in the wild. The zoo plays host to everything from gorillas to giraffes to snow leopards, and everything imaginable in-between. With so many incredible animals to see, the Bronx Zoo always has something to do. There are a lot of open exhibits which make you feel close to the animals.
Wheelchair Accessible, Dog Friendly, Relaxing, Street Performance, Family Fun, Free Entry, People Watching, Picnic, Fountain, Kids Friendly
washignton square, new york
Washington Square Park is 9.75-acre public park in Greenwich village, new york city. There are many flower beds and trees, fountains, a children’s playing area, paths to stroll on, a chess and scrabble playing area, park benches, picnic tables, commemorative statuary, and two dog runs. The Park's fountain area is a popular spot for residents and tourists. The area around the chess tables has several chess shops.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dog Friendly, Hiking, Biking, Relaxing, Family Fun, Free Entry, Lush, Exhibitions, Walking Around, People Watching, Birding, Wildlife, Boating, Skating, Tennis, Football, Sightseeing, Photography, Aquarium, Private Events, Birthday Parties, Picnic, Lake
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, new york
Prospect Park is a 585-acre largest public park in Brooklyn. The main attraction of the park includes a 90-acre long meadow, the picnic house, the prospect park zoo, the pre-existing home of Edwin Clark Litchfield, the prospect lake, and the old arches & bridges. The park also boasts a large number of historic buildings such as a restored 1912 carousel, the concert grove - also known as the Oriental Pavilion, the historic eighteenth-century Lefferts House, the Music Pagoda, the colonnaded Grecian Shelter. The park also has sports facilities including seven baseball courts, a tennis center, a basketball court, a soccer field, and much more. The park zoo is a 12-acre zoo, presently offers children’s educational programs, is also engaged in the restoration of endangered species populations, runs a wildlife theater. The zoo houses about 630 animals and with over 300,000 visitors annually visiting the zoo. This park has beautiful gardens and a boat club. There is also 2 ice skating center. The trees are beautiful besides the charming lake.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Dine In, Relaxing, Street Performance, Family Fun, Free Entry, Walking Around, People Watching, Sea World, Beach, Cafe, Private Events, Birthday Parties, Picnic, Sunbathing, Various Food Options, Roller Coaster
coney island, new york
Coney Island is an ideal summer spot. It is known for famous amusement parks, including the original Luna Park, Astroland, and Steeplechase Park. The visitors can enjoy playing beach volleyball, handball, and basketball as well as playgrounds and amusement rides, the beach and boardwalk can provide hours of entertainment. Coney Island is also a great place to visit in the off-season. There are also New York Aquarium, The Abe Shark ice skating rink.