Things to do in New York City, New York (NY): The Best Nature & Parks

February 15, 2022 Karren Gelb

Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
Restaurants in New York City

1. Clinton Community Garden

434 W 48th St, New York City, NY 10036-1202 +1 212-586-2940 http://www.clintongarden.org
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Clinton Community Garden

2. Bryant Park

between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Ave, New York City, NY 10017 +1 236-565-2365 [email protected] http://bryantpark.org
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4.5 based on 23,471 reviews

Bryant Park

Bryant Park has a French-style merry-go-round, open year-round, plus a well-maintained lawn, with chairs and tables. The outdoor Reading Room has picture books and summertime story times. In winter. Take a spin on the free ice-skating rink. The park also has clean bathrooms, a rarity in midtown.

Reviewed By Passport590427 - New York City, United States

It feels really magical at Christmas time, with its amazing ice-skating rink and the Christmas market, which offers a variety of good exotic food & superb views of the lit buildings around and the amazing frozen fountain

3. Bryant Park

Between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, 40th and 42nd Streets, New York City, NY 10018 +1 212-768-4242 https://bryantpark.org/
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Bryant Park

Reviewed By TheSwissNomad - Lugano, Switzerland

We were lucky to visit NY one week before the Coronavirus hit America, and during our 9-day stay we daily spent some time at Bryant Park, either to enjoy the great free-wifi available here, or to sit at one of the many tables spread around the park to enjoy a coffee bought nearby. There are stalls selling baked goods, waffles and coffee, so if you are hungry you have decent options. When we visited there was still an ice ring, so we had fun watching at people ice-skating, and in the evening looked at the empire state building being lit in different colors. There are also well-taken care of toilets, which is not that common in the city. Overall a wonderful park, loved by both locals and tourists.

4. Bella Abzug Park

542 W 36th St, New York City, NY 10018-1102 +1 212-239-1619
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Bella Abzug Park

5. Hell's Kitchen & Clinton Dog Run

W 52nd St and 11th Ave, New York City, NY 10019 +1 212-736-4536
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4.0 based on 25 reviews

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton Dog Run

New York City's recreation and park area is for dog lovers and their four-footed companions, but you have to become a member for a nominal fee.

6. Channel Gardens

600 5th Ave Between 49th and 50th Sts., New York City, NY 10020-2302 +1 212-588-8601 http://www.rockefellercenter.com/attractions/the-channel-gardens
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4.0 based on 48 reviews

Channel Gardens

Reviewed By gaharris10 - Yonkers, United States

The Rockefeller Center’s Channel Gardens is a beautiful and serene oasis nestled in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. In December of 2020, I brought my wife and myself to the Channel Gardens to celebrate our Happy Four Year Engagement Anniversary. When visiting this attraction, my wife and I were deeply impressed by the high quality landscaped gardens, the picturesque sculptures, and the alluring water fountains located in the series of subsequent pools. When visiting the Rockefeller Center, both my wife and I highly recommend for visitors to check and sightsee this enchanting attraction!!!

7. De Witt Clinton Park

West 52 Street and 11th Avenue, New York City, NY 10019 +1 212-360-8143 http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/de-witt-clinton-park
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4.0 based on 9 reviews

De Witt Clinton Park

8. McCaffery Playground

W. 43 St. bet. 8 Ave. and 9 Ave., New York City, NY 10036
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McCaffery Playground

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