1. Riverbank State Park
9.0
679 Riverside Dr (btwn W 137th & W 145th St), New York, NY
State or Provincial Park · West Harlem · 61 tips and reviews
Jonathan Cooper: One of the nicest parks in the city, great place to play soccer, football, skate, jog or just relax.
Elise Abdalla: This is an awesome park - there is a rollerskating rink, free basketball, tennis, handball courts, soccer / football fields and running track, plus a playground and plenty of grass to lay on!
Jenna W: Watch zog sports football on the weekends!!!
4. Great Lawn
9.3
79th & 86th St Transverse (btwn East & West Dr), New York, NY
Picnic Area · Central Park · 101 tips and reviews
Cherry Lynn: Great place to lounge on the grass, soak up some sun, and people watch! Nice view of the Belvedere Castle, too. Just watch out for any incoming baseballs, footballs, and frisbees.
iVillage: Possibly the most relaxing place on earth. Plus, in the summer, it's basically a pseudo-beach. Just be careful -- you never know when an errant softball, football or frisbee will come flying at you.
Michelle: Mostly here for summer softball games, but it's a great spot to relax, throw a softball or football around, lay out and enjoy the scenery of NYC.
8. Smithfield Hall
8.3
138 W 25th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Sports Bar · Chelsea · 89 tips and reviews
Ricardo Antequera: Best place in the WORLD to watch football games...if you have too see it on TV
Vivek Bellore: The place to be for Barca fans in the city. Plenty of TVs to get your other football fixes too
Brian McG: Every NFL game on Sundays. Great wings, good beer, and lively crowds rooting for every team possible
9. Legends New York
7.2
6 W 33rd St (btwn 5th & Broadway), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Koreatown · 106 tips and reviews
Philip Robertson: Don't forget to say hi to Jack running Football Factory downstairs. Loves his football, and football fans.
Jay Eagleson: Great spot to watch games and relax. The atmosphere is old school with a new twist. There's a lot of LSU Football memorabilia around.
Jack Osborne: Love watching football and love drinking beer but for some reason I'd rather do both of these things away from this venue.
10. Standings
7.2
43 E 7th St (at 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Sports Bar · East Village · 60 tips and reviews
Rachel Hyman: Sunday football here is the best low-key sports watching in this town. Microbrews, no jerks. hallelujah.
NorthBet: 8 plasmas, handcrafted American ales, and Free wings for Monday Night Football. New York's very own Blue Point Pumpkin Ale on tap this week.
Charles E.: Not enough seating for watching football on Sunday afternoon!
12. 11th Street Bar
8.1
510 E 11th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 65 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Great spot to sit back and watch Football, especially when Liverpool is playing. Large selection of beers and dog friendly.
Time Out New York: Home of the Liverpool Supporters Club, this is the best place to watch the Liverpool–Everton football derby. Be warned: the game kicks off bright at early (Oct 17, 8:30pm) and it's sure to be packed.
Tracy M: Liverpool football club!! What more can I say?
13. Sheep Meadow
9.4
W 67th St (btwn West & East Dr), New York, NY
Picnic Area · Central Park · 158 tips and reviews
Joe Bertino: bring a football and paper bags/plastic cups for your booze.
Corey Passero: Pack a small cooler of beer, party cups, snacks, football, frisbee, iPod, speakers and a blanket. Mix all of them together and enjoy a summer weekend day.
Dan Durkin: Come for the sun, stay for the hunky dudes throwing footballs
15. Chelsea Park
7.5
10 Avenue A (btwn W 27th & W 28th St), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 12 tips and reviews
Devonta: Great place for Flag Football #NYGFL
Compass: Basketball and handball courts, baseball diamonds, and playgrounds for all ages make Chelsea Park fun for family outings or just a day in the sun.
Chris Macchi: Watch out for the lady in blue. She'll kick you out as soon as the park closes. At 5:18pm on Friday.