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4.5 Stars (for now) Since yelp has already broken up the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway (NYC Greenway Path) and reviewed the Hudson River portion, I felt it only fair someone should finally recognize the apparent black sheep of that family... Sure the paths themselves on the East River side aren't as well maintained, nor in nearly as good shape (be careful biking at night). Sure it isn't continuous; it won't take you from Battery Park, all the way up the eastern shoreline to Inwood. Sure it's under construction in many places- But hey, at least it's under construction. So yeah, I guess that makes it the 2nd Avenue Subway line of bike paths- but, it's a start. Until they can get the full funding, and figure out how to move some United Nations offices, we're stuck with what we got. I've seen projections that say most of the Greenway could be completed by 2015, and others that say it won't be fully completed until closer to 2020. Until then, take advantage of what we have. I personally prefer the East River portion of the Greenway, as you get to see much more of NYC (as opposed to NJ, from the Hudson River side). I also prefer it because it's much less traversed, so you can enjoy that scenery without being overly preoccupied looking out for pedestrians, bladers, runners, unattended children, and so on... You get a great view of the Statue of Liberty and Verrazano-Narrows Bridge as you round the bottom of the island and on around passed the Staten Island Ferry (where there's a Citi bike kiosk)- there is still ongoing construction to this area (due to Sandy), so keep your eyes pealed for detours. From there you can see Brooklyn across the river as you ride north passed the South Street Seaport. Then you get to ride under the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg bridges as you continue uptown. There are dozens of great spots to pull over and take in the beauty of the city along this path; I personally enjoy hanging under the Brooklyn Bridge on one of the benches. As you're nearing the Williamsburg bridge, you will be riding adjacent to East River Park (an oft overlooked gem of the NYC parks department) from here, if you want to get off the greenway, you can take the footbridge over the FDR at Delancey st/Williamsburg Bridge. Otherwise, you can keep riding uptown, where the path narrows into a bottleneck around the Con Ed plant at 15th st. In another 15 blocks, you'll pass the Water Club (signs say to walk bike, no one does). From here, it isn't too much further until the greenway breaks off at 37th st (another Citi bike kiosk) and you must ride over to the 1st avenue bike lane if you wish to continue uptown. At 54th street you can cut back east, towards the river, until you get to Sutton Place. Take Sutton north to 63rd street where you can once again connect with the East River Greenway (Bikeway). Then you can continue on the path for another 60 blocks before you once again have to detour back into the city. I know we all want our Big Apple Pie and eat it too, but until then- let's be happy with what we've got. The East River Greenway is a wonderful, under-appreciated pathway for us to enjoy. So do just that- enjoy.
If you had asked me five years ago, I would have told you that the best runway/ bike path to go for ride was the Hudson River Greenway. However, since I've started biking across the 59th street bridge on an almost daily basis (and taking the East River Ferry back when it's late), this stretch has become a new favorite for my daily Greenway ride. For me, it's the "bridge" that leads me to all other biking routes in NYC/ Jersey, so I've learned to appreciate it. Sure, it's a lot grittier and in need of an upgrade (by the time you get around Chinatown, you start noticing bumpy pavement/ potholes and the smell of homelessness)... and yes, this is not like the well maintained Westside/ Hudson River GW, however, the views are spectacular. There is even a point along 23rd to14th street, where there is a curve along the island - which allows you to view the Manhattan skyline while you are riding along the pathway. At night - after sundown, the view is amazing - with the city lights flickering against the river - but I wouldn't recommend riding along it by yourself without a partner or bike lights- as there tends to be a lot of people sleeping on the benches and at times, questionable characters smoking weed or drinking in the gazebos and under the FDR. Either way, for a chill ride with friends, start early in the day (or before noon) around 35th street and you can ride along the Greenway hassle-free (until you get to South Street of course). Afterwards, you can choose to head to Governor's Island for a few hours or go straight through Battery Park with a detour at any of the numerous great shops and eateries in the area (I prefer Shake Shack). Bike on through to the West side on Chambers and you will reach the West Side Highway/ Hudson Greenway. Ride on up and take a break or two. Now when you hit Inwood, you can decide if you want to take the glorious ride along 9W (In New Jersey) by ways of the George Washington bridge, which is an intermediate ride, or head back to the east side. Any choice would be satisfying and chalk full of breathtaking views.
3 years ago
East River Greenway is located around Manhattan so you can walk along the water for miles. It's great to be out of the traffic and the start and stop of street lights. I always lived by the ocean so my favorite views and activities are around the Piers. I love to see the boats in the water and the ones docked. The views of the bridges and the other boroughs keeps me interested. I'm always spotting something new on the landscape. I'm recommending wherever you are in Manhattan you head for a river and enjoy the fresh air and views. I feel privileged to live in Manhattan where I have the opportunity to be near bodies of water. After all, I'm Aquarius. read more
Terrific place to run along the water on the East Side. Love running down here from uptown during my training runs. Especially at night when the skyline and bridges are all lit up. At times I have run down here on a weekend afternoon, across the Manhattan Bridge then back across the Williamsburg Bridge. So much to see down here along the way. People running, fishing, playing basketball, jet skiing, etc. You can pretty much run or walk it down to the Staten Island Ferry. It's a great running route and worth checking out if looking for a different view for your exercise routine. read more
This hidden park is a hidden gem!! This is not only a great place to run, there are picnic tables for you to sit and enjoy the view. The area is dog friendly so you can bring your dog here as well. Always love the views here on any given day! Highly recommend dropping by or walking by. read more
9 years ago
4.5 Stars (for now) Since yelp has already broken up the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway (NYC Greenway Path) and reviewed the Hudson River portion, I felt it only fair someone should finally recognize the apparent black sheep of that family... Sure the paths themselves on the East River side aren't as well maintained, nor in nearly as good shape (be careful biking at night). Sure it isn't continuous; it won't take you from Battery Park, all the way up the eastern shoreline to Inwood. Sure it's under construction in many places- But hey, at least it's under construction. So yeah, I guess that makes it the 2nd Avenue Subway line of bike paths- but, it's a start. Until they can get the full funding, and figure out how to move some United Nations offices, we're stuck with what we got. I've seen projections that say most of the Greenway could be completed by 2015, and others that say it won't be fully completed until closer to 2020. Until then, take advantage of what we have. I personally prefer the East River portion of the Greenway, as you get to see much more of NYC (as opposed to NJ, from the Hudson River side). I also prefer it because it's much less traversed, so you can enjoy that scenery without being overly preoccupied looking out for pedestrians, bladers, runners, unattended children, and so on... You get a great view of the Statue of Liberty and Verrazano-Narrows Bridge as you round the bottom of the island and on around passed the Staten Island Ferry (where there's a Citi bike kiosk)- there is still ongoing construction to this area (due to Sandy), so keep your eyes pealed for detours. From there you can see Brooklyn across the river as you ride north passed the South Street Seaport. Then you get to ride under the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg bridges as you continue uptown. There are dozens of great spots to pull over and take in the beauty of the city along this path; I personally enjoy hanging under the Brooklyn Bridge on one of the benches. As you're nearing the Williamsburg bridge, you will be riding adjacent to East River Park (an oft overlooked gem of the NYC parks department) from here, if you want to get off the greenway, you can take the footbridge over the FDR at Delancey st/Williamsburg Bridge. Otherwise, you can keep riding uptown, where the path narrows into a bottleneck around the Con Ed plant at 15th st. In another 15 blocks, you'll pass the Water Club (signs say to walk bike, no one does). From here, it isn't too much further until the greenway breaks off at 37th st (another Citi bike kiosk) and you must ride over to the 1st avenue bike lane if you wish to continue uptown. At 54th street you can cut back east, towards the river, until you get to Sutton Place. Take Sutton north to 63rd street where you can once again connect with the East River Greenway (Bikeway). Then you can continue on the path for another 60 blocks before you once again have to detour back into the city. I know we all want our Big Apple Pie and eat it too, but until then- let's be happy with what we've got. The East River Greenway is a wonderful, under-appreciated pathway for us to enjoy. So do just that- enjoy. read more
12 years ago
If you had asked me five years ago, I would have told you that the best runway/ bike path to go for ride was the Hudson River Greenway. However, since I've started biking across the 59th street bridge on an almost daily basis (and taking the East River Ferry back when it's late), this stretch has become a new favorite for my daily Greenway ride. For me, it's the "bridge" that leads me to all other biking routes in NYC/ Jersey, so I've learned to appreciate it. Sure, it's a lot grittier and in need of an upgrade (by the time you get around Chinatown, you start noticing bumpy pavement/ potholes and the smell of homelessness)... and yes, this is not like the well maintained Westside/ Hudson River GW, however, the views are spectacular. There is even a point along 23rd to14th street, where there is a curve along the island - which allows you to view the Manhattan skyline while you are riding along the pathway. At night - after sundown, the view is amazing - with the city lights flickering against the river - but I wouldn't recommend riding along it by yourself without a partner or bike lights- as there tends to be a lot of people sleeping on the benches and at times, questionable characters smoking weed or drinking in the gazebos and under the FDR. Either way, for a chill ride with friends, start early in the day (or before noon) around 35th street and you can ride along the Greenway hassle-free (until you get to South Street of course). Afterwards, you can choose to head to Governor's Island for a few hours or go straight through Battery Park with a detour at any of the numerous great shops and eateries in the area (I prefer Shake Shack). Bike on through to the West side on Chambers and you will reach the West Side Highway/ Hudson Greenway. Ride on up and take a break or two. Now when you hit Inwood, you can decide if you want to take the glorious ride along 9W (In New Jersey) by ways of the George Washington bridge, which is an intermediate ride, or head back to the east side. Any choice would be satisfying and chalk full of breathtaking views. read more
I love running on this greenway by the East River. The ground is mostly flat with little incline and the bricks aren't uneven so you don't need to worry about tripping. Between 34th St. and the Williamsburg Bridge, which is where I usually run my route (back and forth is around 4.25 miles), the view is great and the surrounding areas are clean! It gets a little weird around the Manhattan Bridge and south of there - lots of construction, people fishing, and you're basically running under the FDR, but otherwise, a very nice pathway for runners, bikers (dedicated lanes), and walkers. read more
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No, but there are restaurants nearby that do takeout and you can grab your lunch and eat on a bench.
