Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near East Harlem, New York

NYC Percent for Art • September 26, 2012Do not miss the very first Percent for Art project located right here! "Growth," by Jorge Luis Rodriguez, was dedicated in 1985. Find out more: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcla/html/panyc/rodrigue.shtml

MetroFocus • June 15, 201120 Parks in NYC to get free public wi-fi starting in the fall, but you can enjoy it now around the recreation center at Thomas Jefferson Park.

Charles S. • July 26, 2012Excelent [2nd best] location to see the Astoria Park Independence Celebration.

Elliot A. • February 26, 2013Best view in NYC at night.

BET • February 1, 2013This is where the original taping of 106 & Park took place before it moved to Hell's Kitchen. In honor of Black History, see BET's list of African-Americans' accomplishments: http://bet.us/BHM

Mia • June 12, 2012Like the run on Facebook to learn about future events: https://www.facebook.com/TomsDogRun

Gregory O. • May 19, 2012Great views of the empire state at night.

Christopher F. • July 24, 2011Great views, particularly at sunset.

Tom C. • March 26, 2012One of my favorite public art pieces in NY. A worthwhile stop on any NY visit.

NYC Parks • July 2, 2013Albert Paley's Paley on Park Avenue features multiple steel structures that vary in weight (2.5 to 7.5 tons) with dimensions as large as 21ft high and 40ft long. On display until November 8, 2013.

City of New York • May 6, 2013Check out this stretch of living shoreline along the Harlem River! While it's a new feature for New York's waterfront, the building technology used here actually dates back to ancient Egypt.

Sam P. • August 12, 2018Decent park for young kids (ages 2-4).

Bimini H. • November 22, 2010there is a bum that panhandles here. today, he showed me his bottom, and tried to sit on my car. i want a cattle prod for christmas..nuff said.