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!

Emiliano • October 28, 2015Nice park just beside the museum.

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!!

Leigh S. • May 1, 2012At its most beautiful when Spring springs.

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

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.

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

Joe M. • January 31, 2017The beauty of this little park is sooooo big that it invites you to stay inside for more time than square meters it has. Place of movies, place to discover, I loved it (and yes, I stayed there 30 min)

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

Syhee M. • July 31, 2011Reading in this spot is great. Plenty of shade not to much sun perfect.

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

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

Damian C. • September 15, 2012the best place to sit and have peace of mind or with a friend for a light snack is around the 59th st area of the park

R L. • August 5, 2012So much to do here. Swimming, ice skating, plethora of playgrounds, North Woods, fishing, conquering Harlem Hill, etc. Definitely my favorite part of Central Park.

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

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.

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.

Jessica W. • April 18, 2017Perfect spot for a cycle or run. Lovely views

Mike • September 23, 2013Adorable place for walking at night

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

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

Andrew C. • May 29, 2018Small little park, easy meeting spot for Lincoln Center area activity... nicely shaded with benches and some tables!!

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

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