This park—situated along a strip of shoreline that stretches from 72nd Street to 59th Street—was formerly the rail yards of the Penn Central railroad company. Read more
Waterfront views and an expansive swath of sky make this green space an ideal location for catching the wind any day of the week. But be sure to drop by on August 17 for the FlyNY Kite Festival. Read more
Perfect spot for a long run along the Hudson. Run south down to Battery Park for views of the Statue of Liberty. Run north towards GW for Pier I, boat basin and public art projects.
So I've lived in Manhattan for 20+ years, but didn't discover this until I left? Definitely one of the best parks in Manhattan--the Upper West Side's version of the High Line, only closer to the water
If you don't feel like leaving the UWS on a sunny weekend, you can go here and kinda pretend like you're lounging at the beach, if you don't mind the lack of sand, swimmable water, etc.
A great place for Fall IINto Action conference participants to visit while in New York! Check out our NYC Healthy Living Guide on parks and walking tours for more info. Read more
Fica na altura da rua 72W, já colada no rio, lugar pra curtir a vista, tem um café que vc pode curtir o tempo, ciclofaixa, parque e playground pra criançada!
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