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Top Manhattan Parks that aren't Central Park
Madison Square Park is one of Top Manhattan Parks that aren't Central Park.

1. Madison Square Park

9.4
Madison Ave (btwn E 23rd & E 26th St), New York, NY
Park · 480 tips and reviews

ElegranElegran: Place of the famous arena until 1925, now this park and the area around are included in the most fashionable of the city. Stroll on the walkways heading south to see Rem Koolhaas unique building Read more.

Bryant Park is one of Top Manhattan Parks that aren't Central Park.

2. Bryant Park

9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1229 tips and reviews

ElegranElegran: Classic movie showings during the summer, ice-skating during the winter. A busy calendar of events every day of the year for the most crowded and very well kept urban park of Manhattan. Read more.

Washington Square Park is one of Top Manhattan Parks that aren't Central Park.

3. Washington Square Park

9.5
W 4th St (btwn MacDougal St & University Pl), New York, NY
Park · Greenwich Village · 711 tips and reviews

ElegranElegran: Located in the heart of the Village this iconic park has a great atmosphere. Chess matches on the SW side, singers every corner, entertainers beside the fountain. Pass under the arch towards 5th Ave.. Read more.

4. Battery Park

9.2
Battery Pl (at State St), New York, NY
Park · Financial District · 302 tips and reviews

ElegranElegran: Enjoy sightseeing time here, sitting on a bench and taking in the view of Lady Liberty and Ellis Island. Then walk along the Hudson River to Battery Park City. Beautiful residential buildings... Read more.

Tompkins Square Park is one of Top Manhattan Parks that aren't Central Park.

5. Tompkins Square Park

8.7
E 7th St to E 10th St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Park · Alphabet City · 160 tips and reviews

ElegranElegran: A top dog-friendly spot in the area, this park also hold lot of live musical events during the year and a farmers market every Sunday. Walk on Ave A to 13th St to admire CetraRuddy firm's A Building Read more.