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

a blissful life.a blissful life.: You could spend hours walking through this famous park and still discover more beautiful places! Don't miss the Conservatory Garden, Belvedere Castle, and the Bethesda Fountain.

Bum Bum J.Bum Bum Jones: Give yourself 3-4 hours to explore. Grab a seat on a park bench, climb a rock or two, and explore. Don't forget your camera.

Angi W.Angi W: Great park to walk and bike. Enjoyable. Always something going on. Kayak, merry go round, zoo, concerts, playground

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 East · 1227 tips and reviews

Becka S.Becka Simon: Cleanest public bathroom EVER. The games, library, and outdoor concerts in the summer and shops in the winter make this one of the best parks in NYC

Michaela H.Michaela Hanakova: One of my favorite parks in NYC. Nice place to chill at lunchtime. In summertime it gets really crowded. Many movies were filmed here.

Julie S.Julie Soscia: In the summer, don't miss movies in the park! In the winter, the ice skating rink is a must.

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

Bum Bum J.Bum Bum Jones: Best Park to visit if you want to relax, but still be steps away from all of the action. Grab a park bench along the 26th street side of the park, and write a poem.

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!

New York D.New York Dog Nanny: Awesome dog run and tree lined park for walks with your pup.

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 · 706 tips and reviews

Nina M.Nina M: Lovely for after-work quick dates. Sit in the park during warm months and enjoy the waterfall. Brick oven pizza/restaurant right down the block and Rare restaurant too.

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

Phil B.Phil Buckler: Great park for chilling and listening to street jazz

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

5. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1499 tips and reviews

YoplaitYoplait: The High Line aboveground park is truly a gem; a great, quick escape when you really need one. With amazing views of the city, including the Hudson River, it’s perfect for a stroll to clear your mind.

AerieAerie: This park elevated above the street provides a great spot for people watching, food vendors, and a great view of Manhattan.

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: With tons of greenery and plenty of spaces to sit and relax, the High Line Park is a great place to take a stroll or spend a day – and the views aren’t bad, either!

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

CompassCompass: The rapidly expanding riverfront park space boasts gorgeous sunset views, colorful playground equipment, and weekly movie screenings in a cozy outdoor amphitheater.

Michelle M.Michelle Murray: An aA:-)mazing park with something for everyone! Nike Basketball, children's parks, environmental center, yoga, plates, zumba, rock climbing, all this and Manhattan's skyline is your backdrop!

TomTom: Nice and relatively clean park with unobstructed views of downtown and Manhattan and Brooklyn bridge. Lots of picnic areas, running paths, recreational pier and even some metered parking

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

Daniela G.Daniela G: Come here at dusk and go to the North End of the Park, it's a peaceful, quiet spot. Also, look for the Ghandi statue - It's pretty neat!

Petr M.Petr Maňas: Great place to see about 10 squirells running through the park. Amazing for photos.

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!

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

CompassCompass: Carl Schurz Park is a perfect place to relax for those who look for grassy areas outside of Central Park. A small field is perfect for sunbathicng or reading and a dog park lets pets run around.

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.

MikaMika: A lovely neighborhood park on the eastern edge of Yorktown in the UES. There are two dog parks and benches all along the water with great views. Very calming especially in the evenings.

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

9. 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.

elizabeth r.elizabeth reese: don't miss the gardens overlooking the hudson just off the circle drive near the park entrance closest to the 190th a-train upper level stop! they're beautiful! easily my favorite park in the city. 

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

10. Riverside Park

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

Damian C.Damian Clayton: the best place to sit and have peace of mind or with a friend for a light snack is around the 59th st area of the park

The Athenian C.The Athenian Chic: All the blooming trees in spring make this park the most beautiful walk. It's quiet, peaceful and you can catch views of the Hudson.

Julie S.Julie Soscia: Visit in the fall! Lovely green park with nice views.

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

11. Delacorte Theater

9.0
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

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

Abad M.Abad Mian: Views from the gantries is amazing. Nice cafe on the south end, LIC Landing, if you need a quick drink. Flea market on the northeast end of the park on summer Saturdays. Very clean and modern park.

NoviNovi: Great park with a scenic views! You'll spot the empire state & chrysler bldg on the other side! And the famous huge cola signage!

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

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.

LilyLily: Beautiful view of the park and skyline.

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!

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!

Ahn B.Ahn Bustamante: Great park grounds near the Financial district.

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 · 1236 tips and reviews

Loyola G.Loyola Garay: Grab a yammi Shroom burger and eat it in Madison square park! Believe me - you won't regret! xoxo

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!

Damian B.Damian Bayona: The original and best of the Shake Shacks. One of the best burgers in a beautiful park. It's worth the long queue 👌🏻