Suggestions for Park near Upper West Side, New York

Angi W. • December 18, 2013Great park to walk and bike. Enjoyable. Always something going on. Kayak, merry go round, zoo, concerts, playground

Dhiya K. • October 29, 2013Love starting a run here at sunset and ending further up at night.

Tim Y. • July 24, 2013One of my favorite streets across from Central Park!

Elizabeth L. • October 17, 2016Charming little park to relax in. Near the American museum of natural history.

Arnaud R. • October 14, 2014Never bored about Central Park the beating Heart of New York

Lina C. • February 20, 2017The best park in Manhattan!! Great runs in the morning and beautiful walks during the evening while watching amazing sunsets!!

Yiola V. • October 31, 2018Great for dog walking

Julie A. • June 23, 2017Just stunning when in bloom !

Alison M. • April 9, 2011Come early to ride, less people

NYC Parks • April 3, 2013With 26 fast-dry courts you’ll get a good game in any day at Central Park. Secure your spot at these popular courts by reserving one of the four courts available for online reservation.

Sara Y. • March 2, 2016My favorite tiny shoebox of a park.

Seline J. • April 22, 2015A gorgeous hidden gem on the UWS; attached to the Museum of Natural History, it's a spacious, sunny area to relax in.

MLL♍✨ • July 21, 2012Great place for a morning romp for the pups. Next to the museum of natural history in a beautiful park.

Paige C. • August 24, 2015Come for the sunset and everything that follows. Dancing on the pier, drinks, you name it!

Jason • September 1, 2014Best part of the park. Food. Performers. Music. And great views. Come around sunset.

Angela L. • March 17, 2012Lots of blooming white and yellow daffodils in Spring. Also, there are plenty of benches to chill for a minute.

Cristian S. • August 1, 2013Amazing place to just relax

The Athenian C. • May 4, 2018All the blooming trees in spring make this park the most beautiful walk. It's quiet, peaceful and you can catch views of the Hudson.

L. T. • June 9, 2015One of my favorite parts of the park for scenery, people watching, and lazy walks. You can even turtle watch at the pond.

Carol O. • September 9, 2014What a great place to visit! Loved all the diversity in the park. Cannot wait to go back to explore more of it.

garrett e. • June 15, 2012With an ALCO S1 Diesel at the center, this area celebrates the role railroads played in the NY Waterfront economy. Look for the stones with the different railroad logos in the pathway too.

Robert M. • July 10, 2013The Midsummer Night Swing events are great for dancing under the stars. But be ready to dance all night.. Few seats unless you get the series, worth it!

Barbara G. • April 16, 2012A quiet oasis in the middle of a busy area. The wire chairs are much comfier than they look.

Eric C. • August 10, 2015Nice place to relax or exercise, clean and safe.. basketball court, lake, playground, tennis court, baseball fields, track, outside gym, and dog park

Raj S. • May 30, 2011Good place to sit in the afternoon near Lincoln Center. Lots of shade as well. Never really packed.

Julie N. • July 28, 2023Free events, bunch of restaurants and play grounds

Charles S. • July 22, 2012Going counterclockwise the climb from Adam Claton Powel to the summit has a grade of 163ft/.25mile

Ryan H. • May 5, 2010The Cop Cottage us the perfect place to enjoy lunch in the park.

Randi H. • August 19, 2010Go to Illumination Lawn during a weekday if possible. You can have the entire place to yourself for a bit.