East River Park
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Alphabet City, New York
"Great cycling and running paths along the East River."(4 Tips)
"Wonderful park with a great view on the Williamsburg Bridge"(3 Tips)
"Great cycling and walking park and a great sport to see fireworks.."(2 Tips)
"Great view of the bridge and a nice area with benches to relax on."(13 Tips)
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If you run South on the path, there's a great moment, you suddenly notice Lady Liberty at the end of the island. You're in New York City and she's right here with you. Terrible turf fields though.- Gordon MeiJuly 20, 2014Access the soccer and softball fields via Houston St. Otherwise, the next closest pedestrian access over the FDR is by the Williamsburg Bridge. Great cycling and running paths along the East River.
TEV NYCOctober 9, 2012Enjoyable throughout the entire year, this park claims an amphitheater, bike paths, playgrounds, sports fields, gardens, children’s water playgrounds, and walking paths.
Omar ForresterSeptember 10, 2013The best time to be here is sunset or late at night when its quiet and calm...the amazing view is the icing on the cake...
David LiuOctober 3, 2015Good for "running"... Honesty I don't run, but the roadway lighting is good HIIT cardio. It is also a great spot to sit with friends family and your significant other.
Once you manage to get past running across FDR, East River Park is a wonderful place for a jog.
Harumi UNovember 30, 2014Park with a great view and whole a log of activities. Several different sports field, play ground, jogging path, and others
Eddie R.August 23, 2011Born & raised in the LES. This park was the site of many childhood summer days. Check out the free entertainment @the amphitheater refurbished via a donation by Erin Brokoich.
CompassJuly 24, 2013The East River Park has a waterside boardwalk, several baseball and soccer fields, playgrounds, and all sorts of picnic spots.
SummerStageJanuary 24, 2012Nothing better than SummerStage returning in August this year to East River Park. The largest music, dance, and theater festival in NYC for the low-low price of free! #summerstage
Marla McCormickMarch 3, 2010If you get to 14th street, you can either go right for a nice run along the river with parks and a track course. Or go left toward 34th, more hills and steps, a great work out.
City Parks FoundationFebruary 9, 2012City Parks Foundation’s free sports programs for youth returns to East River Park! Come join us for a season of tennis, track and field, and golf! For more information, visit our website! Read more
Ren WAugust 7, 2014It's nice to see brooklyn from here. Also the Manhattan bridge and super fast ships.
Daniele CodegaApril 11, 2015Definitely not one of New York's finest parks but great place for people watching.- CompassJuly 23, 2013Lounge by the East River or take a jog on the running path, which ends on the Lower East Side.
- Ike RuffinJuly 24, 2012Great place to run, not over crowded because most people run on the trail next to the water.
Francesca DeFranchisJune 10, 2012I love this are, I can lay on the grass and have dogs playing around. If u are not a dog friendly don't come!
MetroFocusJune 30, 2011Enjoy free fishing clinics with the Lower East Side Ecology Center on select Summer Fridays - bait and tackle included! Read more
Michael KOctober 25, 2012outdoor gym near houston street = great place to get some cross training into your jog
Kathrin NamelessAugust 11, 2013Beware of crazy Chinese woman in pink t-shirt, she goes around yelling out curses to everyone she doesn't like with no reason
Running uptown ends at 38th st, where you can veer off into the streets or attempt to jump over the fence. Warning: there are helicopters
Greg JaremaAugust 9, 2010Amaaaaazing sunrises every single day over the river. The view is breathtaking.
East River Park Track Club we run in the park! http://erptc.org
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- 9.3
"Good spot for running. There are water fountains that are available during the warm weather and are usually off during the winter. A great place to watch the sunrise."
Taiowa Waner - 8.4
"Really good path for runs along the river when it's warm out. Breeze from the water keeps you fresh"
Jack Gashi - 6.5
"Came here for a 2015 summer stage. Chill, intimate venue with great amphitheater seating so everyone gets a great view."
Celena Chan
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- 8.9
"A nice little park with a very beautiful view !"
Alexandra Tritz - 8.8
"Please note that this dog run is closed weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s a fairly large dog run with plenty of benches and shade trees."
Pedigree Brand - 9.6
"Best outdoor space around the west village. Beautifully maintained"
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Places people like to go after East River Park
- 8.8
"Checkout the old school Bowne & Co. shop, located right at Water Street. Lot's of cool letterpress and cards in there. It's right next to the South Street Seaport Museum."
Raj S. - 8.7
"Maybe the best bagel in the city. My favorite, at least. Open Sesame bagel sandwich is so good. Definitely worth a visit, even on a crowded weekend morning. Bring cash!"
Jordan Lee - 8.4
"Sunrise is gorgeous, and the night view of uptown is excellent."
Daniel Egan
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