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    • 9.7
      Park
      59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York
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      • Carl G.

        Carl G. • December 25, 2015Great place to escape from the noise of the city. Huge area to explore with plenty of lakes and quiet spots to enjoy a picnic.

    • 9.6
      Park
      Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn
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      • Kimmie O.

        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.

    • 9.6
      State / Provincial Park
      Center Blvd (btwn 46th & 48th Ave), Queens
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      • Neil M.

        Neil M. • December 18, 2015Beautiful view for entire city..awesome sunset.

    • 9.6
      Park
      West St (btwn Battery Pl & W 59th St), New York
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      • Mariana P.

        Mariana P. • August 21, 2015Beautiful sunset, free events like salsa classes during the summer.

    • 9.5
      Park
      599 E 86th St (at East End Ave), New York
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      • Compass

        Compass • April 18, 2014Carl Schurz Park is a perfect place to relax for those who look for grassy areas outside of Central Park. A small field is perfect for sunbathicng or reading and a dog park lets pets run around.

    • 9.5
      Plaza
      Terrace Dr (at Central Park), New York
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      • ℳ𝒶𝓎♍

        ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ • November 16, 2020My favorite part of Central Park, with the arabesque design of the walls and staircase. It's magnificent. The open area at the bottom of the stairs is where performers/bubble blowers park themselves

    • 9.5
      Park
      W 4th St (btwn MacDougal St & University Pl), New York
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      • Caroline D.

        Caroline D. • September 3, 2015One of my favorite places to people watch, read, and listen to the piano guy that comes on weekends to entertain.

    • 9.5
      Park
      5th Ave (at E 61st St), New York
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      • Lisa P.

        Lisa P. • October 22, 2014Loved the bridge and all of the thins going on - definitely visit!

    • 9.5
      Fountain
      Terrace Dr (Central Park), New York
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      • Vito T.

        Vito T. • October 14, 2015One of my five NY preferite places. Stunning by any side, not only the fountain but all the terrace. Underpass is great, too, and often there're artists exploiting its peculiar acoustics.

    • 9.5
      Garden
      487 Hudson St (at Barrow St), New York
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      • Paul K.

        Paul K. • August 19, 2014Beautiful tucked away garden in the West Village. Perfect for some quiet contemplation.

    • 9.5
      Reservoir
      Central Park (btwn 85th & 96th St), New York
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      • Steven B.

        Steven B. • August 20, 2013Go for a run around sunset and have your mind blown by the beautiful setting.

    • 9.4
      Waterfront
      Riverside Dr (at W 83rd St), New York
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      • Lina C.

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

    • 9.4
      ParkView Prices
      Madison Ave (btwn E 23rd & E 26th St), New York
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      • Kevin R.

        Kevin R. • August 26, 2011This is a great place to hang out. The changing artwork in the main lawn is fun to see as well. It's a good place to go with a book and relax for a while, and often gets some light breezes through.

    • 9.4
      Park
      btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York
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      • Bethany L.

        Bethany L. • September 11, 2010What a surprising place! Views, plants, old and new. This is a great place for a walk, for reading or sketching, for people watching, and it is in Chelsea/Greenwich Village area.

    • 9.4
      Park
      River Ter (btwn Chambers St & Vesey Pl), New York
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      • Brian H.

        Brian H. • April 8, 2012Wide lawns and trees dotting the periphery, sitting on a corner of land with the river on two sides, make this park a special place. The community gardens in the northeast corner are very nice too.

    • 9.4
      Park
      W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York
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      • Borja B.

        Borja B. • December 25, 2015There's something different about this park. It's a great place to walk around just about any time of the year. A little green patch of joy among NY's sky scrapers.

    • 9.4
      Park
      Riverside Blvd (btwn W 65th & W 72nd St), New York
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      • Maria D.

        Maria D. • September 10, 2011Food is delicious. Lobster roll especially!!

    • 9.4
      Garden
      209 Elizabeth St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York
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      • Kim P.

        Kim P. • June 1, 2015One of the best places to spend a sunny afternoon. Bring a blanket and soak up the sun! ☀️

    • 9.4
      Park
      West Side Highway (at N Moore St), New York
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      • Daniel C.

        Daniel C. • August 9, 2015Perfect for a walk with your dog, reading a book at the end of the pier, showing visitors around something new and sweet view of the Empire State Bldg.

    • 9.4
      Plaza
      1000 5th Ave (at E 82nd St), New York
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      • Zina M.

        Zina M. • August 12, 2011Get a cupcake from The cupcakes & shakes cart at the bottom of the steps. The mooncake cupcake was topped with valrhona chocolate icing - divine!

    • 9.4
      Picnic Area
      79th & 86th St Transverse (btwn East & West Dr), New York
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      • Mike H.

        Mike H. • June 18, 2015A beautiful part of the park - just don't go on the first weekend of spring/summer weather. It will be overrun.

    • 9.3
      Roof Deck
      45 E 42nd St (at Vanderbilt Ave), New York
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      • Andrew C.

        Andrew C. • November 4, 2021Such incredible, uninterrupted views of every part of the city + all the different rooms with experiences are really fun and unique!!!!

    • 9.3
      Dog Park
      E End Ave and 86th St (East River Promenade), New York
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      • Paige C.

        Paige C. • August 12, 2014They have a small or large dog run, depending on the size/preference of your dog. Great area, nice views and very friendly patrons. My dog loves it here!

    • 9.3
      Trail
      Central Park, New York
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      • ℳ𝒶𝓎♍

        ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ • March 5, 2022There are lookouts all around the lake, some more secluded than others, that provide literal urban oasis while the rugged grounds provide countless hidden nooks and shelters for folks to get frisky!

    • 9.3
      Picnic Area
      W 67th St (btwn West & East Dr), New York
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      • Sally S.

        Sally S. • February 13, 2013Great free spot to hang with a beverage, snack and/or good read. Shady in the summer and a good spot to watch the pickup soccer game most evenings in the summer.

    • 9.3
      Memorial Site
      West St (at Fulton St), New York
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      • Quintein

        Quintein • December 17, 2018I highly recommend visiting when there isn't a crowd (late night to 8am) to fully reflect. There is lots of security present and the area is under CCTV via the light posts

    • 9.3
      Park
      West St (at Beach St), New York
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      • The Corcoran Group

        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.

    • 9.3
      Plaza
      476 5th Ave (btwn W 40th & W 42nd St), New York
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      • Gulsin H.

        Gulsin H. • September 17, 2013Best parc in the city!

    • 9.2
      Picnic Area
      Central Park (5th Ave btwn 98th & 101st St), New York
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      • Kimmie O.

        Kimmie O. • August 3, 2020Great grassy area for picnics, sports, people watching & laying out in the sun for sunbathing.

    • 9.2
      Memorial Site
      180 Greenwich St (btwn Liberty & Fulton St), New York
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      • Jason Q.

        Jason Q. • November 1, 2017A beautiful memorial. Take the time to take it all in and read everything. Get there early to beat the crowds and book in advance.

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