One of NYC's newest parks, Transmitter Park features a close-up view of the Manhattan skyline and East River from its waterfront esplanade. Read more.
Pick up a treat from Ovenly on your way to Transmitter Park and enjoy the awesome views of the waterfront and Manhattan skyline.
Formerly the site of WNYC radio's transmission towers, this public space opened in 2012; it's part of the New York Department of Parks & Recreation's ongoing project to redevelop waterfront property. Read more.
The Village Voice voted this Best New Waterfront Park With Echoes of the Past in our Best Of New York Poll!
The best waterfront in NYC offers a unique view of the lower Manhattan skyline, aquatic features, such as a salt marsh filled with native cordgrass, and Jane’s Carousel, a restored ride from 1922. Read more.
This newly-renovated 3.5-acre park offers spectacular views and new ways to engage with the Brooklyn waterfront year-round, along with rotating art installations and public restrooms at 99 Plymouth. Read more.
Head to the top of Owl's Head Park for great sledding and a beautiful waterfront view. Read more.
New indoor/outdoor seafood shack overlooking the Brooklyn waterfront. Menu: mussels, crab cakes, grilled littleneck clams, peel and eat shrimp, steam pots, lobsters, crabs, steaks, and fried chicken Read more.
Very cool modern bridge connecting Brooklyn Heights with the waterfront. Enjoy the bounce in your step!
From its unique vantage point north of the Manhattan Bridge at a dramatic bend in the East River, John Street opens up vistas and waterfront space never before enjoyed by the public. Read more.
Sweeping skyline views and waterfront tranquility draw visitors to this Red Hook retreat all year long, while free kayaking and outdoor films make it a bona fide summer hotspot.
At Valentino Pier, you can watch the Staten Island Ferry pass by the city's best front-facing view of the Statue of Liberty. Read more.