The island is only open to the public for a few months every year. Bike riding, concerts, beach parties, picnics, and free rides around the island. Not a lot of food choices here so bring your own.
Great place to get away from the city for a day! Lots to do, including: art exhibits, biking, hammocks, picnics, food trucks, views of the Freedom Tower, views of the Statue of Liberty and much more.
Awesome for picnics and summer relaxing.
It’s International Picnic Day! Today we celebrate one of the greatest ways to enjoy the summer season—an outdoor picnic with friends, family, games and activities, and delicious food.
Great place to escape from the noise of the city. Huge area to explore with plenty of lakes and quiet spots to enjoy a picnic.
One of the best spots in Central Park to wind down during your lunch break or have a picnic with friends.
A great place to picnic, sunbathe, read, play Frisbee...whatever!
Summer is the best time to be here on the weekends. Sit and have a fun picnic with your friends or just relax and sunbath. Vendors will come and offer drinks and food. 15 acres of green pasture!
The Hudson River Park is a bit of utopia in this urban jungle. Beautiful views of the Hudson River. Great for a picnic and photo ops!
Escape the grid of Manhattan for this verdant strip along the Hudson. Perfect for picnics and waterside relaxation.
Lovely place for a picnic :)
perfect for family picnic @ any time !
July 4th: Scope out an early spot at Brooklyn Bridge Park for a picnic (bring grown-up juice boxes), then stay for a perfect view of the fireworks. Read more.
Good place fir picnics, with a view!
Sit by Turtle Pond with Belvedere Castle in the background & enjoy a nice picnic with loved ones!
Perfect spot to picnic & people watch, just remember to find a shady place on a sunny day... unless you wanna be burn.
Enjoy a sunny saturday for a picnic.
it's happening! next leg of the park is opening this fall, including 3 soccer fields, BBQ's, picnic tables, playground, a promenade and fishing pier.
Great areas of shade in picnic peninsula thanks to some sail/tarps.
Get down to the grills and the long line of picnic tables with umbrellas to sit under. You’ll feel like you’re a part of the Brooklyn community down here. Read more.
On summer Monday nights, HBO helps bring classic movies back to the big screen. Get here early for a spot on the lawn, New Yorkers fill up the picnic space fast.
Bring your glue and sewing kit to Bryant Park and have a crafty picnic snacking on tasty 'wichcraft sandwiches by famed Chef Tom Collichio.
Ping pong, read magazines, Broadway in the Park (summertime), free concerts, Monday movies in the park (summertime), buy lunch @ chipotle or Pret across the street for a picnic. Bryant Park Grill.
Turkey picnic sandwich and the salad is great here.
Great place to meet—the picnic tables get crowded mid day but you can usually find a spot.
Man, their coffee is great. Also a really nice place to hang out + stuff face with one of their delicious sandwiches (say, the Turkey Picnic)
Great picnic spot without having to go into the city. Amazing waterfront view!
best view of manhattan. very clean. bring some lunch and have a picnic while watching the sunset over manhattan
Beautiful views, great places to relax and walk around! Love this spot for a picnic!
Perfect picnic spot, bring a blanket!
Bring a picnic and blanket and enjoy the beautiful views.
Great spot to have a picnic! Beautiful views of the bridges & the city!
Great for groups, picnics, and sunsets. Close to the train and there is a hill you can roll down
Great Place to smoke pot! Not that you should be doing that type of stuff!!
Nice part of the park, and it's next to Le Pain Quotiden in the Park!
Bring some snacks and have a picnic! One of New York many amazing parks on the Hudson
Grab some rose and a board game - picnic in the shade on a perfect summer day with pals
Amazing!!!!!
Great grassy area for picnics, sports, people watching & laying out in the sun for sunbathing.
A must visit when in the park especially during the summer months as individuals sprawl on it. Read more.
Around sunset the park fills with fireflies! It's gorgeous.
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