Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Alphabet City, New York

Winson W. • February 2, 2015The annual Halloween Dog parade is amazing. So many dogs sonny costumes!!! Great space for dogs to run around with water fountain. It's pretty quiet and chill.

Shih-ching T. • August 22, 2018There is a tree house like small library on the second floor. It’s super nice sitting inside to work or just relax. A must see if you visit the garden.

Jason B. • September 6, 2015Probably the best place to go for a run in all of New York City

Ish R. • July 25, 2017Tiny community garden hidden away in lower east side. Perfect for just sitting in the summer and reading a book. Chat with the locals and have a little picnic.

Lily • December 28, 2014A pretty, tiny park with a great dog park.

May T. • June 19, 2010This is a great place to sit and relax, bring a book or laptop. There's a cute swing and rocking chair too. Go to Lula's down the block for great ice cream!

DoubleDeuce • April 30, 2022This place is great. Wonderfully organized to have small seating nooks throughout and little paths to explore. It's open varied times so definitely give it a try if you find it open.

Michael M. • September 22, 2013Beautiful, spacious park!

Polina W. • July 18, 2018A tiny park with great street art, a truly hidden gem

Caroline G. • July 25, 2009You can bring food and have a yummy brunch with friends under the grape trellis. They also have a BBQ. Just remember to donate to the volunteers!

Dan • December 29, 2023The Ramones first album cover photo was taken here in Albert’s Garden. When walking in it’s to the left in the bumping wall to the right where the bricks protrude. The bricks are painted now.

Christopher P. • June 27, 2014Lovely intimate garden that is pretty well surrounded by trees, allowing you to forget the city is there.

Green Drinks NYC • November 11, 2011Home to the BMW Guggenheim Lab, a skeletal structure built of carbon fiber and offered lectures, discussions, and debates creating forward thinking solutions to the challenges of urban life.

Jonny D. • October 14, 2010The engineered wetlands helps to create amazing habitat for turtles, frogs, fish, check out the stream after a good rain!

Blake H. • April 11, 2010Lots of communal toys for the kids - no need to bring your own

Doraly P. • July 24, 2014Great for outdoor bbqs w/ a great view of the city

Jeremy C. • September 13, 2009drop your compostables off on Sundays between 8a and 5p!

Village Voice • November 21, 2011The ping pong table was voted Best Park Installation in the 2011 Village Voice Best of Issue! BYOPPB - Bring your own ping pong balls.

Alexis T. • July 27, 2011This pool is a diamond in the rough. NY Post recently reported that it's one of the cleanest pools in the city. A free and convenient way to stay cool and take a dip if you live on Avenue C or D. P.S.

Dave B. • August 25, 2012Totally peaceful and serene.

Eddie B. • October 20, 2011Don't get shot!