{"id":23340,"date":"2022-06-10T23:02:12","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T23:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=23340"},"modified":"2022-09-29T16:04:06","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T16:04:06","slug":"best-parks-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-parks-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Central Park: The 9 Best Parks in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When thinking of parks in New York, our attention immediately drifts towards Central Park, that massive block of greenery right in the middle of the city. However, dozens of other parks are sprinkled around New York, all carrying tranquillity and a nature-centred approach to relaxation.<\/p>\n<p>When wandering around a metropolis like New York, it makes sense to seek some peace away from the city noise. Maybe you just want to live the local life for a while, enjoying relaxation and leisure time at these strategic spots. Whatever the reason, here we present you with the best parks in New York other than Central Park.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23347\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23347\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/josh-appel-unsplash-washington-square-park-best-parks-nyc.jpg\" alt=\"Violin street performin in Washington square park, one of the best parks in nyc\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/josh-appel-unsplash-washington-square-park-best-parks-nyc.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/josh-appel-unsplash-washington-square-park-best-parks-nyc-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/josh-appel-unsplash-washington-square-park-best-parks-nyc-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/josh-appel-unsplash-washington-square-park-best-parks-nyc-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/josh-appel-unsplash-washington-square-park-best-parks-nyc-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Washington Square Park is a popular meeting point and space for cultural activities. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/fotos\/YvLGz8h_oiY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Appel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">What's Included<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67683693bdf6c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67683693bdf6c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-parks-nyc\/#Prospect_Park_Brooklyn\" title=\"Prospect Park, Brooklyn\">Prospect Park, Brooklyn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-parks-nyc\/#Brooklyn_Bridge_Park_Brooklyn\" title=\"Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn\">Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-parks-nyc\/#Battery_Park_Financial_District\" title=\"Battery Park, Financial District\">Battery Park, Financial District<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-parks-nyc\/#Washington_Square_Park_Greenwich_Village\" title=\"Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village\">Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-parks-nyc\/#Hudson_River_Park_Chelsea\" title=\"Hudson River Park, Chelsea\">Hudson River Park, Chelsea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-parks-nyc\/#The_High_Line_Chelsea\" title=\"The High Line, Chelsea\">The High Line, Chelsea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-parks-nyc\/#Bryant_Park_Midtown\" title=\"Bryant Park, Midtown\">Bryant Park, Midtown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-parks-nyc\/#Riverside_Park_Upper_West_Side\" title=\"Riverside Park, Upper West Side\">Riverside Park, Upper West Side<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-parks-nyc\/#Flushing_Meadows_Corona_Park_Queens\" title=\"Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens\">Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-parks-nyc\/#Best_Parks_NYC_One_Last_Note\" title=\"Best Parks NYC: One Last Note\">Best Parks NYC: One Last Note<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prospect_Park_Brooklyn\"><\/span>Prospect Park, Brooklyn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The same creators of Central Park also designed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Prospect+Park\/@40.6602037,-73.9711445,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c25b1087680443:0x178bf7c600df7a98!8m2!3d40.6602037!4d-73.9689558\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prospect Park<\/a>. In Brooklyn, they had more liberty to work with space without following the limitations of the Manhattan skyline. Prospect Park is a natural and organic environment that makes you forget you are anywhere close to the city.<\/p>\n<p>The park is pretty big, so it will take a while to see everything. In the middle of its extensive greenery, find the Prospect Park Zoo, the lake, and LeFreak Center for boating, biking, and skating. The picnic house is a beautiful architectural piece, hosting weddings and other special events. Maybe you can catch a celebration during your visit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23344\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tyler-goodell-unsplash-prospect-park-best-parks-nyc.jpg\" alt=\"Large fancy old building sits on the edge of water surrounded by trees in a park\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tyler-goodell-unsplash-prospect-park-best-parks-nyc.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tyler-goodell-unsplash-prospect-park-best-parks-nyc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tyler-goodell-unsplash-prospect-park-best-parks-nyc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tyler-goodell-unsplash-prospect-park-best-parks-nyc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tyler-goodell-unsplash-prospect-park-best-parks-nyc-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Bathhouse in Prospect Park, a 585-acre oasis. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/fotos\/yrirRTWvdgg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyler Goodell<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brooklyn_Bridge_Park_Brooklyn\"><\/span>Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Brooklyn+Bridge+Park\/@40.6991496,-73.9997891,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c25a46a369a18d:0xa109779d5185c305!8m2!3d40.6991496!4d-73.9976004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brooklyn Bridge Park,<\/a> you may get one of the best views of the Manhattan skyline. What was once an unused piece of land by the water is now one of the most modern and best parks in NYC. Find Jane&#8217;s Carrousel and let it transport you back to a 1920\u2019s carnival. Play basketball at any of the many courts, kayak for free, or enjoy an outdoor film with your friends in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>The park is still under development, and each season a new attraction or feature pops up. It is 80 acres of pure excitement, greenery, and exceptional views. There are plenty of playgrounds for children as well.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23345\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23345\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marco-lenti-unsplash-brooklyn-bridge-park-best-parks-nyc.jpg\" alt=\"Small groups of people hang out on a green space by a waterfront with the Brooklyn Bridge in the background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marco-lenti-unsplash-brooklyn-bridge-park-best-parks-nyc.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marco-lenti-unsplash-brooklyn-bridge-park-best-parks-nyc-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marco-lenti-unsplash-brooklyn-bridge-park-best-parks-nyc-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marco-lenti-unsplash-brooklyn-bridge-park-best-parks-nyc-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marco-lenti-unsplash-brooklyn-bridge-park-best-parks-nyc-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">The Brooklyn Bridge Park is a great place to hang out and relax. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/fotos\/BqXRhSoehz4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marco Lenti<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_Park_Financial_District\"><\/span>Battery Park, Financial District<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As it was the main immigrant port for a long time, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/The+Battery\/@40.7029312,-74.0328698,15z\/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sBattery+Park!3m5!1s0x89c25a12f88ba2ad:0xbe70465e98439c12!8m2!3d40.7029312!4d-74.0153603!15sCgxCYXR0ZXJ5IFBhcmtaDiIMYmF0dGVyeSBwYXJrkgEEcGFya5oBJENoZERTVWhOTUc5blMwVkpRMEZuU1VRd2QzUlhTQzFuUlJBQg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Battery Park<\/a> is an essential park in New York&#8217;s history. This is where the people who created the rich multiculturalism of the city first arrived at their new home. Built in the 1850s, the park offers exclusive views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York harbour.<\/p>\n<p>Although relatively small \u2013 don\u2019t expect many modern attractions and features \u2013 this is one of the best parks in NYC for history lovers. Here you can find the Korean War and the East Coast Work War II memorials, as well as the American Merchant Mariner&#8217;s memorial.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23346\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23346\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tomas-martinez-unsplash-battery-park-best-parks-nyc.jpg\" alt=\"Large circular bronze statue in the middle of a busy urban park\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tomas-martinez-unsplash-battery-park-best-parks-nyc.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tomas-martinez-unsplash-battery-park-best-parks-nyc-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tomas-martinez-unsplash-battery-park-best-parks-nyc-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tomas-martinez-unsplash-battery-park-best-parks-nyc-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tomas-martinez-unsplash-battery-park-best-parks-nyc-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">This bronze sculpture originally stood in the fountain of the World Trade Center plaza and now stands as a memorial in Battery Park. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/fotos\/Pvbwf_Fgi74\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tomas Martinez<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Washington_Square_Park_Greenwich_Village\"><\/span>Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Washington+Square+Park\/@40.7029256,-74.0591345,13z\/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sWashington+Square+Park!3m5!1s0x89c25990e23d7e8d:0xfa615edfd1b67e18!8m2!3d40.7308838!4d-73.997332!15sChZXYXNoaW5ndG9uIFNxdWFyZSBQYXJrWhgiFndhc2hpbmd0b24gc3F1YXJlIHBhcmuSAQRwYXJrmgEjQ2haRFNVaE5NRzluUzBWSlEwRm5TVVJOZVdRek9FcG5FQUU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington Square Park<\/a> will not take you away from the buzz of the city, but it might allow you to people watch for a while as you rest your legs. With its iconic grand arch right in the middle of the square, the park is famous among NYU university students (they hang out by the fountain in between classes).<\/p>\n<p>The park isn&#8217;t too extensive, and you can walk from one corner to the other in less than 15 minutes. However, it makes the shortlist of best parks in NYC since many life and cultural moments unfold in this small space.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23355\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23355\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/simi-iluyomade-unsplash-best-parks-new-york.jpg\" alt=\"Iconic stone arch in Washington Square Park, one of the best parks in NYC\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/simi-iluyomade-unsplash-best-parks-new-york.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/simi-iluyomade-unsplash-best-parks-new-york-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/simi-iluyomade-unsplash-best-parks-new-york-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/simi-iluyomade-unsplash-best-parks-new-york-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/simi-iluyomade-unsplash-best-parks-new-york-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">With its lively local flavor, Washington Square Park is one of the best parks in NYC. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/fotos\/ywVH7mvzv6E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simi Iluyomade<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hudson_River_Park_Chelsea\"><\/span>Hudson River Park, Chelsea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stretching from Battery Park to 59th Street, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Hudson+River+Park\/@40.7492961,-74.0792988,13z\/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sHudson+River+Park!3m5!1s0x89c259c7afaaaaab:0xab292397000fa636!8m2!3d40.7492961!4d-74.009261!15sChFIdWRzb24gUml2ZXIgUGFya1oTIhFodWRzb24gcml2ZXIgcGFya5IBBHBhcmuaASNDaFpEU1VoTk1HOW5TMFZKUTBGblNVTlBjRTF0YkV0bkVBRQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hudson River Park<\/a> is the ideal spot for a summer sunbathing session. Walk, skate, or bike past the grass and gaze at the Hudson River and New Jersey on the other end of it. Kayak down the river and practice different water sports, or simply rest on a bench while enjoying some prime people watching.<\/p>\n<p>There are lots of piers in the park, stretching over the water. Catching that late afternoon breeze may be your new favourite summer activity. The Little Island extension of the park is also noteworthy, an adult playground for you to picnic and stretch your legs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23352\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23352\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mason-dahl-unsplash-hudson-river-greenway-best-parks-nyc.jpg\" alt=\"Small groups of people picnicing on a blanket under trees with the NYC skyline in the background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mason-dahl-unsplash-hudson-river-greenway-best-parks-nyc.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mason-dahl-unsplash-hudson-river-greenway-best-parks-nyc-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mason-dahl-unsplash-hudson-river-greenway-best-parks-nyc-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mason-dahl-unsplash-hudson-river-greenway-best-parks-nyc-768x959.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">The Hudson River Greenway is a great spot for a picnic. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/fotos\/-7AxXbZekDE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mason Dahl<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_High_Line_Chelsea\"><\/span>The High Line, Chelsea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/The+High+Line\/@40.7479925,-74.0069536,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c259c7840fb4e5:0x583f615c850a3c91!8m2!3d40.7479925!4d-74.0047649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">High Line<\/a> is probably the most unique park on this list. It was built over an old railroad track, an extensive stretch that hovers over the city and runs down the lower west side of New York. There are multiple entrances to the park, and you can hop on and off the path anytime you want.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, in one of the best parks in NYC, you\u2019ll find lots of park benches, food stands, and art-covered walls. Grab a coffee and walk down The High Line; it\u2019s an excellent way to change the scenery from the greyness of the city.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23348\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23348\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elizabeth-villalta-unsplash-high-line-best-parks-nyc.jpg\" alt=\"Greenery flanked by urban sprawl in one of the best parks in NYC\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elizabeth-villalta-unsplash-high-line-best-parks-nyc.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elizabeth-villalta-unsplash-high-line-best-parks-nyc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elizabeth-villalta-unsplash-high-line-best-parks-nyc-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elizabeth-villalta-unsplash-high-line-best-parks-nyc-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elizabeth-villalta-unsplash-high-line-best-parks-nyc-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Enjoy views of both the water and city from the High Line, one of the best parks in NYC. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/fotos\/JBP1ZA0Ho64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elizabeth Villalta<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Want to stay at a hotel that overlooks the High Line? We&#8217;ve got you covered in our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/boutique-hotels-nyc\/\">boutique hotels in NYC<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bryant_Park_Midtown\"><\/span>Bryant Park, Midtown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Bryant+Park\/@40.753992,-73.985579,17z\/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sBryant+Park!3m5!1s0x89c259aae7a0b1bd:0xb49cafb82537f1a7!8m2!3d40.7535965!4d-73.9832326!15sCgtCcnlhbnQgUGFya1oNIgticnlhbnQgcGFya5IBBHBhcmuaASRDaGREU1VoTk1HOW5TMFZKUTBGblNVTTBjV1kzZG5OblJSQUI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bryant Park<\/a> is located right behind the New York Public Library, in the city&#8217;s business and movement center. Although it\u2019s not exactly a nature retreat, the park is an excellent way to enjoy some entertainment and take a break from walking around New York.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s a lot of free entertainment during the summer, where you can listen to music and watch plenty of performances. In the winter, n ice skating rink beckons tourists and locals alike. And the best part? The park has free Wi-Fi, so you can bring your computer and get work done while enjoying the sun.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23350\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23350\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dominik-pearce-unsplash-best-parks-nyc.jpg\" alt=\"Two men at an outdoor table chat in the middle of a park\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dominik-pearce-unsplash-best-parks-nyc.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dominik-pearce-unsplash-best-parks-nyc-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dominik-pearce-unsplash-best-parks-nyc-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dominik-pearce-unsplash-best-parks-nyc-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dominik-pearce-unsplash-best-parks-nyc-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Bryant Park is the perfect place to slow down, enjoy a coffee, and watch New York life go by. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/fotos\/ay4K1wop_5E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dominik Pearce<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Riverside_Park_Upper_West_Side\"><\/span>Riverside Park, Upper West Side<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Riverside+Park\/@40.8096051,-74.0023079,14z\/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sRiverside+Park!3m5!1s0x89c2f62ed8cf502f:0x7c67f4849fdf7287!8m2!3d40.8096051!4d-73.967289!15sCg5SaXZlcnNpZGUgUGFya1oQIg5yaXZlcnNpZGUgcGFya5IBBHBhcmuaASRDaGREU1VoTk1HOW5TMFZKUTBGblNVTnRjVTFpYlc5QlJSQUI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riverside Park<\/a> spans for over four miles, from 72nd to 158th street. Here, you can find the ideal lane for your weekend bike ride or morning run. There are also sports courts and a tranquil ocean view on the waterfront. A skate park invites young adventurers to test their moves, and the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway is a nice dose of culture and history.<\/p>\n<p>The hundreds of trees and extensive greenery make you you forget that you&#8217;re even in the city. As the flowers bloom and shade you from the sun, a mid-afternoon nap \u2013 complete with the ocean breeze \u2013 may be exactly what you need.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23353\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23353\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/flickr-riverside-park-best-parks-nyc.jpg\" alt=\"Riverside park, one of the best parks in NYC, filled with flowers and greenery in the summer\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/flickr-riverside-park-best-parks-nyc.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/flickr-riverside-park-best-parks-nyc-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/flickr-riverside-park-best-parks-nyc-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/flickr-riverside-park-best-parks-nyc-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Visit Riverside Park and you&#8217;ll understand why it&#8217;s one of the best parks in NYC. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/shinyasuzuki\/4612807555\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shinya Suzuki<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Want to see some of these amazing green spaces from above? Check out our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-views-in-nyc\/\">best views in NYC!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flushing_Meadows_Corona_Park_Queens\"><\/span>Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Flushing+Meadows+Corona+Park\/@40.7612622,-73.9286097,13z\/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sFlushing+Meadows+Corona+Park!3m5!1s0x89c2607fc22166fb:0x133d2c68e8326ce1!8m2!3d40.7400275!4d-73.8406953!15sChxGbHVzaGluZyBNZWFkb3dzIENvcm9uYSBQYXJrWh4iHGZsdXNoaW5nIG1lYWRvd3MgY29yb25hIHBhcmuSAQRwYXJr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flushing Meadows Corona Park<\/a> might be a little further away than the others on this list, but it is definitely worth the trip. An hour on the train will take you to the marvellous Queen greenery, where you can find the local zoo, the Queens Botanical Garden, and the New York Hall of Science. There\u2019s also a boating lake, the Citi Field, and a skate zone.<\/p>\n<p>The leading site of the park is its Unisphere, surrounded by beams of water that shoot up from the ground below. There is plenty of space to walk around and breathe the fresh air. A barbecue area is perfect for a family weekend, and playfields are spread around the enormous park.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23341\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23341\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/flickr-Paul-VanDerWerf-best-parks-in-nyc.jpg\" alt=\"Huge silver sphere shaped like the earth emerges from behind trees and water fountains in a park in new york\" width=\"1200\" height=\"821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/flickr-Paul-VanDerWerf-best-parks-in-nyc.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/flickr-Paul-VanDerWerf-best-parks-in-nyc-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/flickr-Paul-VanDerWerf-best-parks-in-nyc-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/flickr-Paul-VanDerWerf-best-parks-in-nyc-768x525.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">The Unisphere \u2013 a 12-story high sculpture of the Earth \u2013 was created for the 1964 New York World\u2019s Fair. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pavdw\/14006208604\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paul VanDerWerf<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Parks_NYC_One_Last_Note\"><\/span>Best Parks NYC: One Last Note<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>New York is not all about the noise and rush \u2013 sometimes, a little silence and quiet time are essential to enjoy the best parts of the city. NYC parks mix greenery, space, culture, and history. Whether you want to take a picnic, explore <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/new-york-off-the-beaten-path-9-experiences-for-curious-travelers\/\" rel=\"noopener\">New York off the beaten path<\/a>, or people watch, the city&#8217;s parks will let you stretch your legs and get closer to nature.<\/p>\n<p>On this list, you&#8217;ve found some of the best parks in NYC. Keep reading our posts for more information about New York, including <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/where-to-stay-in-nyc\/\">where to stay<\/a>, where to eat, and many other ways to enjoy everything this vibrant city has to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When thinking of parks in New York, our attention immediately drifts towards Central Park, that massive block of greenery right in the middle of the city. However, dozens of other parks are sprinkled around New York, all carrying tranquillity and a nature-centred approach to relaxation. 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