Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near West Village, New York

John L. • May 9, 2016Best outdoor space around the west village. Beautifully maintained

Lauren M. • June 30, 2016Quiet, secluded. A hidden gem in Manhattan!!

D !. • December 27, 2015Lovely track to train in Manhattan. Never in winter.

Ipek • February 23, 2018Really cool bar with amazing views of Manhattan

Thomas P. • September 6, 2015This garden is a hidden little gem. It’s small but very beautiful and relaxing.

Jessica W. • April 29, 2017Great views over the Hudson and out to New Jersey. Always a popular spot for running, feels very safe, drinks fountains and restrooms dotted along the route

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ • February 23Being located right on the Hudson River, Little Island gives you excellent views of Manhattan and Jersey. The different walking paths & varied elevations make it so enjoyable to walk around & explore

Gabby H. • April 27, 2012Reasonable bathrooms. Sandbox is big, fun, and filthy (dirtiest park around). Two climbing structures, sprinklers. #gobabygo

Netsirk • September 25, 2015Great little spot with some trees and a cute view of the river.

Diana P. • May 28, 2020Nice place to sit under the trees, close to Magnolia 🥯

Paul L. • December 29, 2018Nice little place in the West Village... get a coffee and sit during a nice winter day, or enjoy a chill drink here in the summer.

Roe B. • August 20, 2011Lobsters were off the chart!

Jessica W. • April 29, 2017Important national monument on Christopher Street, set in a small little park area with benches. Nice place to sit and stop just outside the Stonewall Inn

Jason Q. • October 29, 2017Great little square to sit and enjoy the local atmosphere and people watch or catch up with a friend.

Marc S. • January 8, 2023Contemplative and always thought-provoking. Take a few minutes here. to reflect.

Winson W. • February 8, 2015Cute small dog run by Hudson River. Really nice since it's not too noisy, pools for the dog during the summer. It's well maintained.

Robin W. • July 15, 2016I live here, its got the best view in Manhattan!

Christie G. • May 11, 2011Perfect outside spot for a tan on a lazy, sunny wkend

Angela W. • November 29, 2009after sunset, spy on guests at the Standard from the lookout scopes at the end of the park.

Caroline S. • October 9, 2015Spicy tuna crispy rice is amazing. Also love their truffle fries and the s'mores pizza for dessert if you're with a large group.

Hunter • September 4, 2014Watching the fountain all lit up at night while enjoying a light breeze, the splashing of water and stranger's conversations is a perfect New York evening.

Allison K. • September 28, 2014Cute little park on Jane Street. Great place to relax and read a book.

Andrew F. • November 16, 2015This place was originally an asphalt triangle, but in 1982 local residents banded together to make a garden here.

Kyle J. • June 15, 2014Grab 16 Handles from around the corner and enjoy your froyo here! Never too crowded, yet really quaint and relaxing!

Greg S. • August 31, 2010Great private dog run! Go to www.wvdog.org for more info.

Damien B. • December 14, 2009Great playground for skateboarding. they repaved the yard with asphalt & widened it when they redid the cobblestone on 13th.

IWalked Audio Tours • November 24, 2012Gay St. was developed as stable alley around 1827. Its name is largely attributed to abolitionist/editor Sidney Howard Gay, who would have only been 19 yrs old at time(?).Full street history via<LINK>

Justin K. • February 27, 2011Enjoy the afternoon sun on the eastern benches. Prime viewing of the awesome birdhouses. Note the owl that keeps the pigeons away.