Suggestions for Park near Roosevelt Island, New York

Everton M. • August 18, 2013Good neighborliness, peaceful, beautiful people and great views.

L. T. • June 9, 2015A beautiful, wide-open field with fabulous views. Go for a picnic and bring your blanket and camera!

Raj C. • June 7, 2020Beautiful park to run, bike, relax by the water with an awesome Manhattan view

Compass • May 16, 2014Enjoy the river-adjacent park with breathtaking views.

Susumu • May 8, 2017A small park tucked away on Sutton Square surrounded by beautiful townhouses. There are small parks along the Sutton Place, but all of them are named as Sutton Place Park. This one is the north park.

Norman E. • August 31, 2011Gloriously devoid of tourists. Peaceful, tranquil, a still undiscovered gem with million dollar views.

Paige C. • August 6, 2014This 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.

Jessie C. • September 20, 2011It is about a 10-minute walk from the tram and subway. Take Main St. for a slightly faster trip or walk along the East River for the views.

Amol U. • May 31, 2019Really cool way to kill a few hours hanging out or relaxing. A quiet, beautiful space in the heart of the city.

Michael V. • March 19, 2018Cool, little park overlooking Manhattan & the tip of Roosevelt Island. The sculptures are massive & looming coupled with the backdrop its a nice place for an afternoon stroll.

L. T. • June 9, 2015Great for picnics and group photos. What a gem of a park.

Spencer V. • April 1, 2014Nice place to go for a casual stroll with a special someone 😉

Matthew • June 8, 2013Beautiful, even better than paley park!

Jason • September 1, 2014Best part of the park. Food. Performers. Music. And great views. Come around sunset.

Katie T. • August 24, 2013Great park for kids & dogs!!

Carol O. • September 9, 2014What a great place to visit! Loved all the diversity in the park. Cannot wait to go back to explore more of it.

John B. • August 28, 2016Great park with an amazing view of NYC's skyline. Clean bathrooms / good beer & snacks at Coffeed near the E. River Ferry landing.

Loreley • October 14, 2012Grab your coffee , and a book and enjoy yourself and the secret park in a nice morning or afternoon! :)

Lulu • August 6, 2018A must see in NYC. A beautiful, large, and well-maintained park in the middle of the city with lots of seating to stop and enjoy nature.

Cristian S. • August 1, 2013Amazing place to just relax

Wasan • August 29, 2015Amazing park. Tiny, but lively and packed with activities. Ping pong, reading room, and a carrousel to name a few. Plus lots of great food options. My favourite spot in Manhattan.

Ryan H. • May 5, 2010The Cop Cottage us the perfect place to enjoy lunch in the park.

Louie C. • March 25, 2014I love this park, less crowded and you got a great view of NYC skyline.

The New York Palace • March 26, 2012People-watching is also a New York City activity, and you can do it everywhere. One of our favorite spots is Paley Park on East 53rd street (close to The Palace).

Christina C. • September 3, 2011Farmers market every Saturday !!

ParaphilicPiquerist • January 7, 2012The Squirrels love being fed. They come right to you.

Compass • April 18, 2014Near FDR Drive in the 60s, St. Catherine’s Park is popular with the after-school crowd. A tennis wall, handball courts, and small running track are used frequently for friendly pick-up games.

Abad M. • August 10, 2014Views 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.