Get fit while experiencing one of New York's fall treasures. Through a guided Walk NYC program, you can see Van Cortlandt Park's many colors while getting free fitness pointers. Read more.
Go fish! The gorgeous 18-acre Van Cortlandt Lake is home to plenty of yellow perch, as well as brown bullhead catfish, largemouth bass, black crappie, and carp. Read more.
With panoramic views and a riverfront cafe, this is more than a great launching point for boaters. Head over to watch the sunset, enjoy live music and relax by the water.
After Gracie sold his house, the property eventually was appropriated by the City of New York in 1896 and the 11 acres that came with the home would later be formed into Carl Schurz Park.
This playground isn't just named for Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, it's the place he played as a child. Sorry, no brass monkeys, but you should look out for the bear sculptures! Read more.
The Bowling Green Fence was erected in 1771 to protect a statue of King George III, which was destroyed in 1776, this iron fence is a rare reminder of New York City's Colonial era.
FLOW.13 features five site-specific installations which encourage appreciation of the shoreline through artistic expression and interaction with Park's history and environment. View through Sept. 2013 Read more.
Opened in 2002, the Audubon Center is housed in the landmarked 1905 Boathouse, an architectural masterpiece based on the design of a 16th-century Venetian Library.
Discarded umbrellas are assembled into a 24ft diameter spherical dome which floats on the water as a revelation of the city’s accumulated waterborne debris. See Harvest Dome 2.0 until Aug 31, 2013 Read more.
Check out the Mount Morris Fire Watchtower, the last of a series of watchtowers erected in 19th century New York City to help watch for fires.
The park includes a central green, a playground, a waterside promenade and a 13,000-square-foot pavilion that contains comfort stations, concessions, and an elevated café plaza.
When visiting the Battery, be sure to visit the park's 75,000 feet of gardens, conceptualized by the famous garden designer Piet Oudolf.
