New York Habitat • November 28, 2011A beautiful park and a must see for any visitor. It's perfect when you just want to sit on a bench and read a book or do some people watching. On nice days you can find all sorts of live music too.
Jo M. • August 15, 2010@ noon on weekends, an iced chai & a good book, in a secluded spot of the garden is a must
Snap Dog • July 1, 2016Hot dogs are a NYC tradition loved by everyone, both private and public sector. Grab a Snap Dog from the cart near NYC City Hall at 258 Broadway and enjoy it in the park - yum!
Ignacio D. • October 17, 2015From the stores nearby, to the trees at the park, farmer's market (Wednesday and Friday) and different artists is the perfect place if you want to relax a little bit
Jason K. • August 7, 2014One of the greatest hidden places of Manhattan. Everything from mini golf, skate park and beach volleyball courts
The Corcoran Group • October 11, 2013Some of the best views of the Hudson River from this park, and not as crowded as other parks along the West Side highway. Great place to catch a summer concert.
Michael S. • January 17, 2021The Park is beautiful and surrounded by churches, temples, and meeting houses.
Lisa • September 5, 2012Playground is a good size for toddlers
Elegran • July 24, 2012Named after the man who bought Alaska, this park is great to practice Tai Chi in good company during the week. On the SE side, the 4-story renaissance revival building is home of the NYPL branch...
Kevin O. • July 11, 2016One of the most unique kids parks you'll find in the city. Don't miss exploring the upper path before firing yourself down the epic slide.
James R. • April 2, 2012Park is now reopened! Great park to enjoy Magnolia Cupcakes an people watch! I love the West Village !!!
Camila R. • June 27, 2011This is a beautiful park that is a must in New York City.All the buildings around it are historical and you feel like you are in another era. Need a key to go in, but it is seeing it from the outside.
Institute for Integrative Nutrition • September 12, 2011A great place for Fall IINto Action conference participants to visit while in New York! Check out our NYC Healthy Living Guide on parks and walking tours for more info.
Jenny U. • October 28, 2010Great place to have your afternoon lunch break at with benches in the sun and shade. Some people watching, but also has a lot of pigeons around.
Kimmie O. • July 26, 2020Such a beautiful park. You’ll always have breathtaking waterfront views of NYC. Lots of grassy area for picnics. Plenty of things to do here. Certain piers have designated sports sections.
✨#IamRomdelacrème✨ • February 21, 2012One of my favorite parks in NYC. Come here, sit, enjoy the view and relax. If you are hungry, Shake Shack is around the corner.
Bumbsy M. • November 5, 2013Park has improved considerably under my mayorship. I will continue to lead it with a ferocity this park has never seen! I will not stop until Central Park is known as "that other park"!
The New York Daily News • December 7, 2010PHOTO: In 1975 soil excavated during the construction of the World Trade Center is worked into a landfill for what will become Battery Park City and the Esplanade, at the link!
ʞb • September 23, 2010Nice park the sound from the fountain is real relaxing especially while having lunch.
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