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Places to Go

New York City is home to more than 1,700 parks, playgrounds, and recreation facilities. But it is also affiliated with a wide array of other attractions, including historic houses, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and a large public art program.

There are lots of ways to tailor a park trip to your interests, whether they be romantic, historic, or scientific. Click a thumbnail image and begin planning!

Please wear a face covering and maintain at least six feet of social distance between households. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are some service changes within our parks, please visit our COVID-19 Service Changes page for more information. 

a guest with a walking cane walks with a companion on a paved, accessible trail through the park

Accessible Facilities

Washington Square Arch

Art & Antiquities

cyclists ride through the park in the bike lane

Bikeways

hawk

Birding Spots

Red roses

Botanical Gardens

Trees in red and yellow fall colors in the park

Fall Foliage Destinations

a trail winds through a park

Hiking Trails

Conference House

Historic Houses

ice skaters enjoy the rink in the park

Ice Skating Rinks

a meadow leads to a forested area at the waterfront of a park

Nature Preserves

a jogger runs along pedestrian pathway that looks out to the sunset setting across from the waterway which features a view of the bridge

Running Routes

The Lullwater Bridge spans the lake and is surrounded by trees in fall color

Romantic Spots

White flowers

Wedding Locations

guests enjoy a picnic on the soccer field

Weekend Fun Guide

A sea lion

Zoos and Aquariums

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