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A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks
Kincaid Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

1. Kincaid Park

8.8
6998 Raspberry Rd, Anchorage, AK
Park · Sand Lake · 17 tips and reviews

JonathanJonathan: Awesome trails you can use all year long.

Railroad Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

2. Railroad Park

9.1
1600 1st Ave S (btw 14th & 18th St S), Birmingham, AL
Park · Five Points South · 69 tips and reviews

KaitlinKaitlin: Super cool park. Great landscaping and trails and great views of the Birmingham skyline.

Two Rivers Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

3. Two Rivers Park

9.0
County Farm Rd, Little Rock, AR
Park · 8 tips and reviews

James H.James Holmes: Great trails for walking, running and biking. Just a couple miles from the Big Dam Bridge.

Gene C Reid Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

4. Gene C Reid Park

9.2
900 S Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ
Park · 18 tips and reviews

Ed E.Ed Eubanks: Beautiful park. Lots of walking, a great pond with a waterfall, and a good playground.

Golden Gate Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

5. Golden Gate Park

9.6
501 Stanyan St (btwn Fulton St & Lincoln Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate Park · 358 tips and reviews

Lisa V.Lisa Vangorder: Walk the Botanical Gardens. The 55 acres was amazing. Make sure you get to the fragrance plants area before you leave.

Garden of the Gods is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

6. Garden of the Gods

9.5
1805 N 30th St (at Gateway Rd), Colorado Springs, CO
Park · Old Colorado City · 173 tips and reviews

Erik R.Erik Rowley: Beautiful rock formations and lots of hiking trails. Driving through and site seeing can take 2 hours tops, hiking/climbing can be an all day event. Be sure to see Balanced Rock!

Greenwich Point Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

7. Greenwich Point Park

8.9
Tods Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT
Park · 37 tips and reviews

Jennifer W.Jennifer Wu: It's amazingly beautiful at sunset and what's so great about this park is there's a beach shoreline, quite a few jetties and nature trails. It's a triple whammy for outdoor enthusiasts!

Georgetown Waterfront Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

8. Georgetown Waterfront Park

9.5
K St NW (btwn 31st & 34th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · 91 tips and reviews

Richard G.Richard Gregory: Pack a lunch, set up a picnic and watch the world go by. All year round, Georgetown's beautiful waterfront is a centre of neighbourhood entertainment so there's always something to watch.

Brandywine Creek State Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

9. Brandywine Creek State Park

9.1
Adams Dam Road (Thompsons Bridge Rd), Wilmington, DE
State or Provincial Park · 11 tips and reviews

Ben T.Ben Thoma: Get your hawk watch on. #BirdsOfPrey

South Pointe Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

10. South Pointe Park

9.5
1 Ocean Dr (South Pointe Dr), Miami Beach, FL
Park · South Point · 131 tips and reviews

Shathiyah K.Shathiyah Kulandavelu: Lovely place to watch the sunset.

Piedmont Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

11. Piedmont Park

9.5
400 Park Dr NE (Piedmont Ave. NE), Atlanta, GA
Park · Piedmont Park · 298 tips and reviews

Colin L.Colin Lord: Great views of the city and acres of park space. Parking can be a little difficult on really nice days, so come early!

Kapiolani Regional Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

12. Kapiolani Regional Park

8.9
3840 Paki Ave (at Monsarrat Ave), Honolulu, HI
Park · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 35 tips and reviews

EverydayEveryday: Beautiful community garden! Plant a pineapple.

Gray's Lake Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

13. Gray's Lake Park

9.0
2101 Fleur Dr (Kruidenier Trail), Des Moines, IA
Park · Greater South Side · 48 tips and reviews

Miss K.Miss KB: One of my favorite Des Moines recreational places, Gray's Lake is wonderful for walks, bird watching, and boating. When my children were young, we spent a lot of time at the beach!

Ann Morrison Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

14. Ann Morrison Park

9.4
1000 Americana Blvd., Boise, ID
Park · 16 tips and reviews

MARCOTTE M.MARCOTTE Marcotte: Best (& 1st) disc golf course in the county

Millennium Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

15. Millennium Park

9.6
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 622 tips and reviews

Samantha L.Samantha Lee: Lots of photo ops and beautiful sculptures

White River State Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

16. White River State Park

9.5
801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN
State or Provincial Park · Downtown Indianapolis · 45 tips and reviews

Danny G.Danny Garcia: Biking, hiking, tours, museums, River, paddle boats, ice cream, street art, people watching, monuments, poke stops, live music, and that's about it.

Shawnee Mission Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

17. Shawnee Mission Park

9.4
7900 Renner Rd. (at 79th St.), Mission Township, KS
Park · 20 tips and reviews

Jeffery G.Jeffery Geer: Beautiful prairie restoration

Cherokee Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

18. Cherokee Park

9.4
745 Cochran Hill Rd, Louisville, KY
Park · Cherokee Seneca · 48 tips and reviews

Jennifer N.Jennifer Newcome: The loop is very hilly and great for a good run, despite being only 2.4 miles

Audubon Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

19. Audubon Park

9.4
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Park · Audubon · 62 tips and reviews

Candice R.Candice Rivera: So relaxing to rollerblade around the whole park, a super scenic view all around

20. Boston Common

9.5
Tremont St (btwn Beacon & Charles St), Boston, MA
Park · Beacon Hill · 280 tips and reviews

John T.John TheBaptized: A great place to relax or have a romantic walk. Great place for food vendors and people watching and playing frisbee ...and more ! The Public Garden and the swan boats are right next door.

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21. Federal Hill Park

9.3
300 Warren Ave (at Battery Ave), Baltimore, MD
Park · Federal Hill - Montgomery · 51 tips and reviews

Leandro L.Leandro Lagera: The overlook here is breathtaking and will make you fall in love with Baltimore

Fort Williams Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

22. Fort Williams Park

9.4
1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Park · 37 tips and reviews

Curtis S.Curtis Shoung: Nice spot. Comes with its own lighthouse. Lots of picnic goers

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23. Detroit RiverWalk

9.4
Atwater St (at Civic Center Dr), Detroit, MI
Waterfront · Downtown Detroit · 69 tips and reviews

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Beautiful park for a relaxing afternoon stroll. The lake is gorgeous and you can look across to Windsor. Grab an ice cream and enjoy a great day!

Minnehaha Falls is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

24. Minnehaha Falls

9.4
4801 S Minnehaha Park Dr, Minneapolis, MN
Waterfall · Hiawatha · 74 tips and reviews

Jeremy L.Jeremy Lebens: Beautiful walking trails and waterfalls. Makes for a relaxing walk. Parking is cheap.

Forest Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

25. Forest Park

9.5
btwn Lindell Blvd & Oakland Ave, St Louis, MO
Park · 104 tips and reviews
Bonita Lakes Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

26. Bonita Lakes Park

8.9
418 Lake Dr, Meridian, MS
Park · 6 tips and reviews

Tricia V.Tricia V.: This is a great place for a walk or run. City owned an well maintained. Park has lakes with nature trails, paved running an walking track around lower Lake and gravel trail as well.

Caras Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

27. Caras Park

8.7
Carousel Dr, Missoula, MT
Park · Heart of Missoula · 5 tips and reviews

Cerina A.Cerina Azure: Even when there are no events going on, it's a beautiful place to take a walk. It's also fun watching people surf Brennan's wave.

Freedom Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

28. Freedom Park

9.5
1900 East Blvd (btwn S Kings & Lombardy), Charlotte, NC
Park · 68 tips and reviews

Zion R.Zion Roseboro: Great place to get some quiet mental rest!

Roosevelt Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

29. Roosevelt Park

8.8
1219 Burdick Expy E, Minot, ND
Park · 11 tips and reviews

Visit MinotVisit Minot: Dogs are welcome as long as they are kept on a leash! Just remember to always pick up after your four-legged friend.

Elmwood Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

30. Elmwood Park

8.7
802 South 60th Street, Omaha, NE
Park · Central Omaha · 17 tips and reviews

AA: Gorgeous park. Great for photo sessions.

Franconia Notch State Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

31. Franconia Notch State Park

9.4
Franconia Notch Pkwy, Franconia, NH
State or Provincial Park · 9 tips and reviews

deestivdeestiv: Mt Flume & Mt Liberty are not for beginners - newbies to hiking, take the Liberty Spring Trail and avoid Mt Flume unless you're prepared to summit both mountains. The views are worth it though.

Pier A Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

32. Pier A Park

9.4
Sinatra Dr (at 1st St), Hoboken, NJ
Park · 42 tips and reviews

Brent C.Brent Caswell: Great view of NYC. Can sit out on the grass and read a book.

Sandia Crest is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

33. Sandia Crest

8.6
Albuquerque, NM
Park · 17 tips and reviews

Richard R.Richard Revilla: It can get absurdly cold and windy up here. Make sure you dress warm and enjoy the 2.7 mile tram to the top. It is truly an amazing experience.

Sunset Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

34. Sunset Park

9.1
2601 E Sunset Rd (at S Eastern Ave), Las Vegas, NV
Park · 49 tips and reviews

Michelle M.Michelle Mc Allister: Great park. Pretty green grass, lots of activities (volleyball, 🏀, 🏈, running track with side exercises, pool), and pretty little pond

Central Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

35. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1839 tips and reviews

BuzzFeedBuzzFeed: 843 acres of park in the middle of a sprawling metropolis? Not a bad thing to be able to walk to (or through) every day. Read more.

Washington Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

36. Washington Park

9.4
1230 Elm St (at Race St), Cincinnati, OH
Park · Over-The Rhine · 29 tips and reviews

R B.R B: Love the waterworks. Very romantic with picturesque Music Hall in the background. Plenty of activities happen here and they even have a dog park.

Veterans Memorial Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

37. Veterans Memorial Park

9.2
1900 SE 4th Street (at Bryant), Moore, OK
Park · 167 tips and reviews

Jon J.Jon Jordan: The park has been restored making it a great place to bring the family for a nice outing and some exercise.

Mt. Tabor Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

38. Mt. Tabor Park

9.5
6000 SE Salmon St (SE 60th Ave), Portland, OR
Park · 55 tips and reviews

Cesar C.Cesar Corral-Castilla: Great place for an afternoon stroll. Chill in the big, calm lawn areas for a nice dose of nature.

Frick Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

39. Frick Park

9.5
2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
Park · Squirrel Hill South · 30 tips and reviews

CJ M.CJ Manning: The people are friendly and the dog park past the playground is a nice space to let your pup run and play!

Fort Adams State Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

40. Fort Adams State Park

9.0
90 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI
State or Provincial Park · 26 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Canali: If you love military history don't forget to stop by this place cuz you're going to love it

Falls Park On The Reedy is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

41. Falls Park On The Reedy

9.5
601 S Main St (at W Camperdown Way), Greenville, SC
Park · Falls Park · 87 tips and reviews

Matthew P.Matthew Phillips: Stunning urban park -- one of the best in the world. Very accessible, and the best nature and views you can get without hiking through the woods.

Falls Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

42. Falls Park

9.4
900 N Phillips Ave (at Phillips Ave), Sioux Falls, SD
Park · 39 tips and reviews

Ben G.Ben Gutnik: Great spot for anything. Get engaged. Enjoy the weather. Get a tan.

Coolidge Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

43. Coolidge Park

9.5
150 River St, Chattanooga, TN
Park · North Chattanooga · 41 tips and reviews

Galina N.Galina Novahova: Great for kids & adults. We had a great time at the water fountain, carousel & a fun birthday picnic with friends!

Zilker Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

44. Zilker Park

9.5
2168 Lou Neff Rd, Austin, TX
Park · Barton Hills · 157 tips and reviews

Kyle J.Kyle James: It's so large that it's usually empty so bring a blanket and spread out. I love to bring coloring books and a lemonade. You're also bound to meet quite a few dogs as they're off leash.

Liberty Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

45. Liberty Park

8.9
600 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT
Park · Central City- Liberty Wells · 74 tips and reviews

Alexander S.Alexander S: Nice place for walking. You can feed birds, see kois in pond and learn history of this place.

Maymont is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

46. Maymont

9.4
1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA
Park · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 76 tips and reviews

Lucky 13 TattooLucky 13 Tattoo: Beautiful place for a picnic or an afternoon walk!

Waterfront Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

47. Waterfront Park

9.4
Lake St (College St), Burlington, VT
Park · 31 tips and reviews

Markus T.Markus Tarjamo: A great spot to catch the sunset. One of the best spots in the city of Burlington!

Gas Works Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

48. Gas Works Park

9.5
2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA
Park · Wallingford · 137 tips and reviews

Ricardo H.Ricardo Hernandez: Enjoy a Friday evening here with superb views of downtown Seattle. Bring some snacks.

Lakeshore State Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

49. Lakeshore State Park

8.7
500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI
State or Provincial Park · Historic Third Ward · 17 tips and reviews

A R.A R: Excellent place to bike, jog, or walk. Great views of Lake Michigan and of Milwaukee.

Ritter Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

50. Ritter Park

9.0
1310 8th Ave, Huntington, WV
Park · 19 tips and reviews

Farah S.Farah Saud: Ritter Park has the coolest playground for children. The structures in the playground are designed to look naturalistic and include climbing boulders, dinosaur sand pit, swings, and slides.

Lions Park is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Parks.

51. Lions Park

9.0
4805-4875 Central Ave (Eighth and Carey avenues), Cheyenne, WY
Park · 4 tips and reviews

Brian G.Brian Greene: Great for family, a run, a walk-around or a drive-through.