This gorgeous Downtown Newark park is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Featuring 360 acres (145 hectares) of walking paths, vast lawns and water features. Have a picnic, go for a stroll along the riverbank or ride your bike. In the Spring time the 4,000 Japanese Cherry Blossom trees bloom, making for beautiful scenery.
Located in Washington Heights, Fort Tryon Park and its 67 acres (27.11 hectares) of land are home to some of the best views in The Bronx, as well as a number of other worthy tourist attractions. Featuring one of the highest points in the city, Fort Tryon Park offers stunning views of the Hudson River, George Washington Bridge, and other magnificent vistas. Highlights of the park include the Alpine Garden and Heather Garden, as well as the full-service restaurant, New Leaf Cafe. Perhaps the most popular attraction of the park is The Cloisters, the medieval branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The park also contains two playgrounds and a gazebo, and visitors are welcome to picnic, run, or ride bikes through the park.
Offering a much-needed green respite to the urban humdrum before you reach Midtown, Madison Square Park is a verdant patch at the beginning of the Flatiron District. All through the year, the park plays host to various cultural events, exhibitions and concerts, all of which are attended in large numbers. Throughout the park, visitors will find a burst of color within its well-manicured flower gardens. Tiny tots and four-legged friends will also have lots to do at Jemmy's Dog Run and the playground. Another perfect addition to the park is the original Shake Shack, the beloved burger place, which can't be missed.
Hudson River Park is a huge open space stretching from Pier 97 to Battery Park City, replete with grassy expanses, paths, and fields. You can fish, swim, relax, run and walk your dogs in the designated areas, or just enjoy refreshments or sit and read a book. This is the perfect place to spend your day with your family, or to enjoy a little walk or jog after work to relax.
Touted to be one of the largest parks in town, Pelham Bay Park is certainly worth a visit. Spread across a vast area of 2766 acres (1119 hectares), this park is a spacious stretch of greenery. Bounded by the Hutchinson River, Pelham Bay Park features a variety of landmarks that include The Bronx Victory Column & Memorial Grove, Glover's Rock, Bartow-Pell Mansion and Museum and more. Apart from that, there is also the Orchard Beach. The park also has sports facilities like running/walking trails, tennis courts, baseball fields, a softball area and a playground for kids. While the little ones are busy having fun, adults can enjoy a BBQ picnic here. Truly, Pelham Bay Park is an ideal place for a fun day out. For the list of events and nature walks held here, check website.
Upper West Side joggers, rollerbladers, and dog owners love this four-mile long (6.4 kilometers) park beside the Hudson River. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the same architects behind Central Park and Prospect Park, Riverside Park boasts excellent views of the river and New Jersey. Park attractions include Grant's Tomb, the Civil War Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, and a statue of Eleanor Roosevelt. Early morning may be the best time to visit or exercise, as this park can become fairly crowded.
Bored of working out in a gym to lose weight? Then head to the ZLifestyle Dance Fitness Inc. for an innovative way from being flab to fabulous. Combining various elements of Latino dance forms, the trainers here guide you through an hour of dance-fitness party known as Zumba. These sessions are set against the backdrop of some of the best international beats, and the dance steps are easy to learn and follow. Apart from weight loss programs, the center also helps those looking for muscle-strengthening workouts and to increase stamina. Call ahead or visit their website to know more.
Located in Washington Heights, Fort Tryon Park and its 67 acres (27.11 hectares) of land are home to some of the best views in The Bronx, as well as a number of other worthy tourist attractions. Featuring one of the highest points in the city, Fort Tryon Park offers stunning views of the Hudson River, George Washington Bridge, and other magnificent vistas. Highlights of the park include the Alpine Garden and Heather Garden, as well as the full-service restaurant, New Leaf Cafe. Perhaps the most popular attraction of the park is The Cloisters, the medieval branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The park also contains two playgrounds and a gazebo, and visitors are welcome to picnic, run, or ride bikes through the park.
Indulge in a game of tennis at the Stadium Tennis Center at Mill Pond Park in Bronx. The cutting edge arena has sixteen courts, each equipped with advanced gear, ample lighting and modern surfaces. The center offers a number of programs for children and adults with professional coaches, including private training. Other amenities include free parking, a club, a café, a pro shop, shower areas and more.
Run by the non-profit organization Rockland Farm Alliance, Cropsey Community Farm produces a variety of vegetables and fruits like cabbage, eggplants, carrots and melons. They also have several egg-laying ducks and hens at the farm. These organic produce, eggs and several other items like honey are supplied to local markets and charitable organizations. To educate the community about sustainable farming, they often host interesting activities, workshops and events.
Part of the larger string of mini spaces which Father Demo Park, Minetta Triangle and Minetta Green, this square pays homage to the British Bulldog. Its location on Downing Street is also derived from its namesake London thoroughfare. The diminutive square was dedicated in 1943 and even though its small, visitors will find plenty of benches and a bit of tranquility from the turbulent Village. Additionally, hidden off to the side, through the gates, visitors will also find the ensconced Downing Street Playground, where on weekends the kids leave and its mostly locals as well as a few lucky tourists who serendipitously stumble upon it.