Central Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in New York City.

1. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1840 tips and reviews

Now HolidaysNow Holidays: Have pleasant evening walk on this lush green park in the heart of Manhattan.

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: it is a beautiful park :) great place to hang out with friends, for a romantic or even casual date♥- run, walk, jog, ride a bike or just sit n relax ;)

Andrea F.Andrea Faggiani: Rent a bike and explore the park, you'll find amazing things and it's an incredible experience.

Bryant Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in New York City.

2. Bryant Park

9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1229 tips and reviews

DMDM: I love this park more than any other in NYC, good atmosphere, a lot of summer free concerts, perfect surroundings with skyscrapers!

Masha B.Masha Bakuma: My favorite park in New York City. Cozy. There are 2 good place to stop by and have lunch or drinks. I love the skating ring there at winter time:)

Paige C.Paige C: Grab a table with friends and enjoy your lunch in this beautiful landmark of a park. They now have so many different sporting activities and games to play - it's awesome!

Madison Square Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in New York City.

3. Madison Square Park

9.4
Madison Ave (btwn E 23rd & E 26th St), New York, NY
Park · NoMad · 482 tips and reviews

✨#IamRomdelacrème✨✨#IamRomdelacrème✨: One of my favorite parks in NYC. Come here, sit, enjoy the view and relax. If you are hungry, Shake Shack is around the corner.

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: The park has become a hotbed for foodies, music junkies and art lovers alike, creating a vast array of events and things to see. Read more.

Evan H.Evan Hilton: Very nice park to sit down and relax in. There is some nice modern art through out the park and you can see the flat iron building. The flat iron district is a very neat area!

Washington Square Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in New York City.

4. Washington Square Park

9.5
W 4th St (btwn MacDougal St & University Pl), New York, NY
Park · Greenwich Village · 708 tips and reviews

Alexander H.Alexander Hoffmann: Very nice place in the heart of Manhattan. Take a coffee at Starbucks, sit down in the park and enjoy!

BigBossPaulBigBossPaul: Great park, packed with live music entertainment. Special beautiful at nite.

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A beautiful park and a must see for any visitor. It's perfect when you just want to sit on a bench and read a book or do some people watching. On nice days you can find all sorts of live music too.

High Line is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in New York City.

5. High Line

9.4
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1499 tips and reviews

Luiz Filipe M.Luiz Filipe Machado: Awesome park. One of my favorite places in NY. Great to walk, or just sit and watch.

Tucker W.Tucker W: My favorite park in the city. Wonderful once it gets warm in spring / summer. Go during sunset and just sit and people watch!

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This is a very unique park that showcases historical buildings & artsy structures to the public! There is a trail of interesting and quirky things for you take pictures of! Great spot for a date :-)

Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in New York City.

6. Brooklyn Bridge Park

9.6
Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Brooklyn Heights · 417 tips and reviews

Candice R.Candice Rivera: This park has everything, whimsical side trails, dog swimming areas, public art, food, drinks, restaurants, great city and bridge view, one of the most beautiful spots in NYC

NORMAN B.NORMAN BRODEUR: The beautiful park of the USA and to visit to go with your family.I like this.

Karl W.Karl With A "K": Beautiful park with views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges.

Union Square Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in New York City.

7. Union Square Park

9.0
Union Sq E/W & Broadway (btwn E 14th & E 17th St), New York, NY
Park · 566 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This park has a great entertainment for you: breakdancing, skateboarding, street fairs and it's in the heart of a dynamic shopping area! Plenty of benches for you to relax & a dog friendly zone!

New Vista Properties Miami, N.New Vista Properties Miami, New Vista Properties FL: New Vista Properties - You can find many parks in New york but Union Square Park is a famous one because of its glory. So it is a must seeing sight if you want to travel New York. Read more.

jireselljiresell: Great city park. Lots of people, farmers market and shopping and restaurants surround the place. Also great for catching the subway in any direction.

Carl Schurz Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in New York City.

8. Carl Schurz Park

9.5
599 E 86th St (at East End Ave), New York, NY
Park · Yorkville · 97 tips and reviews

Paige C.Paige C: This park is an UES gem. Beautiful walk ways, views and plenty of places to lounge or picnic. Also the home of Gracie Mansion. Bring your dog! Excellent dog parks for both large and small pups.

Monica C.Monica Cullen: A nice alternative to Central Park; enjoy the breeze during a hot summer day on the lawn or a bench.

Ryan G.Ryan Gallagher: Great for a walk along the east river with multiple dog parks and close to Gracie Mansion.

Riverside Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in New York City.

9. Riverside Park

9.5
Riverside Dr (btwn W 59th St & St. Clair Pl), New York, NY
Park · West Harlem · 127 tips and reviews

✨#IamRomdelacrème✨✨#IamRomdelacrème✨: Beautiful park. Great for long walks while enjoying the amazing panorama.

Kirill K.Kirill Kukuruza: Sunset in this park is absolutely fantastic! Nice park to walk with your dog, running or biking.

Elie H.Elie Hirschfeld: One of my favorite places other than Central Park for a run.

Fort Tryon Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in New York City.

10. Fort Tryon Park

9.4
Margaret Corbin Dr (at Fort Tyron Pl), New York, NY
Park · Hudson Heights · 93 tips and reviews

Tom P.Tom Paul: This is a stunning park, and we have Bette Midler to thank for it! I think it is the best park in New York City, in my opinion. I feel lucky to live do close by...Such a treasure!

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Spanning 65 acres and teeming with gardens, grassy alcoves and trails perfect for mini hikes, this park feels a world away from Manhattan’s hustle. Save an afternoon or an entire day for your visit. Read more.

İpek A.İpek A.: Peaceful! One of the best park in the city euth a great view of Hudson.

Delacorte Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in New York City.

11. Delacorte Theater

8.9
Central Park (at 79th St), New York, NY
Theater · Central Park · 73 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The summertime home of the Public Theater and a glorious outdoor stage for all their Shakespeare in the Park productions. Tickets are free, if you’re lucky enough to get ‘em.

JwowJwow: FREE Shakespeare in the Park! If you are in the standby line by 5pm you will have no trouble getting a ticket! Bring a picnic and enjoy the park while you wait!

Michael F.Michael Fox-Rabinovitz: Superb outdoor space with wonderful location in the park and the views, the castle as the backdrop really works

Gantry Plaza State Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in New York City.

12. Gantry Plaza State Park

9.6
Center Blvd (btwn 46th & 48th Ave), Queens, NY
State or Provincial Park · Hunters Point · 131 tips and reviews

Abby H.Abby H.: This park is directly across the river from the midtown skyline and has probably the best park views in ny city. Also, check out the awesome vintage pepsi cola sign!

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Home to the famous Pepsi-Cola sign, this park as unbeatable views of Manhattan. When you want to take a romantic walk with your significant other, this is the place to do it.

Erica S.Erica Sklar: Best Park in the city. Playgrounds, dog runs, coffee, wine, beer and snacks, great views and my favorite, the water misters

Belvedere Castle is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in New York City.

13. Belvedere Castle

9.0
79th St Transverse Rd, New York, NY
Castle · Central Park · 85 tips and reviews

Stacy H.Stacy Hoehle: Go inside the castle and go up to the second floor. Huge area overlooking the park that's perfect to take photos!

Diego R.Diego Rufo: Climb to the observation deck and take a look at the park, the turtle pond and the city in the background! Breathtaking. Read more.

Liana L.Liana Lau: Lovely castle that overlooks parts of Central Park. Turtle Pond is fun for - you guessed it! - turtle watching.

Battery Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in New York City.

14. Battery Park

9.1
Battery Pl (at State St), New York, NY
Park · Financial District · 301 tips and reviews

Erika N.Erika Nagamine: If you visit the liberty state from NYC certain you go to this little park! It's beautiful and has a great view from newest part of this island!

Kirill K.Kirill Kukuruza: Lovely park with a Liberty Statue view

Elijah M.Elijah Millington: I honestly believe that Battery Park is the best park of New York besides Central Park. It's super fun, spacious, calming, and holds many exciting shows and museums! Go visit in spring/summer!

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in New York City.

15. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Square Park (Madison Ave & E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1235 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Grab a super tasty burger and frozen custard at the original Shake Shack in Madison Square Park.

NVDKNVDK: The original shake shack lives up to its name. The shack in the park provides a fun, fresh atmosphere. The shack stack is to die for. One of the best fastfood burgers ever. The crinkle fries are great

Nicolette R.Nicolette Romero: Absolutely love Shake Shack. Very long lines, but the burgers are worth the wait. Come on a nice day and grab a seat in the park. Make sure to get fries and a shake too!