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    4.6 (37 reviews)

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    View of the Hudson from Fort Washington Park
    Bruce K.

    Not exactly easy to access but that's probably because Riverside Drive is in the way. The park is located along the Hudson River and because of that, it has amazing views of the New Jersey Palisades and you can peek south to see Midtown skyscrapers and of course the George Washington Bridge. The park is a huge 160 acre ribbon and has cliffs, meadows and wooded areas. Baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer fields, handball courts, playgrounds, spraygrounds and restrooms. (Yes, thank you for the restroom!) We had a great walk through the park. A real gem to contrast with the concrete and steel jungles of Mahattan. [Review 15647 overall - 244 in New York - 1151 of 2021.]

    Brian R.

    This park is awesome! There's such a closeup and beautiful view of the George Washington Bridge. I guess if you life in NY you go to whichever park is closest depending on if it has what you're looking for. Looking at NJ from NY isn't as nice as the other way around, but it's still cool. If your into history there's a lighthouse and some historical buildings. There's a walking and biking trail that you can get on over here and follow down the coast all the way down. It has everything you expect of a park; picnic/BBQ area, jungle gym, dog park, basketball/tennis/handball courts, baseball/soccer fields and more.

    GWB in the distance
    Ling C.

    My goal is to explore as many NYC parks I can on the weekends. I like this park because you can sit on the rocks. The view is picturesque. The sound of the waves is relaxing and soothing. The only downside is the bike path. If you are walking, you have to be conscientious of the riders passing you. Otherwise, I still recommend going to this park.

    Gerald S.

    I was raised on 172nd Street & Fort Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY. At the bottom of our hilltop street were ancient steps leading down to the Henry Hudson Parkway, and beyond that, Fort Washington Park and the Hudson River. My cousins and I played down there as often as we could escape parental restrictions, because it was only a few blocks from the Geo. Washington Bridge and the Little Red Lighthouse made famous by a popular children's book by that name we had all read and nearly memorized. We heard stories how this place was once called Jeffrey's Hook, and about the local Lenape indians (Weckquaesgeek) who inhabited this area before the arrival of the Dutch and English. We learned of ship and bargewrecks in the shallows just off the riverbank caused by treacherous rapids over jagged rocks beneath the surface, leading to the construction of light poles over the water to warn ships away from these shoals; and ultimately the construction of the small lighthouse in 1921. Previously, Little Red had been located at Sandy Hook, NJ, before being disassembled and put into storage in 1917. The GWB was constructed in 1931, making it once again obsolete. It was permanently decommissioned by the Coast Guard in 1948, and thereafter donated to the NYC Parks Department in 1951. These days this greenway runs from Dyckman Street in the northern reaches of Manhattan, down to 155st Street, and from Riverside Drive west to the Hudson. Although relatively small compared to other riverside parks in the City, it packs a beautiful punch in terms of viewscape. To the northwest are the baldfaced vertical Palisades in Jersey and the majestic Great Gray Bridge. North and south you can see the western skyline of Manhattan, from ship piers to The Cloisters and Spuyten Duyvil Creek, marking the northern end of the island. Then, there is the Mighty Hudson River, broad and strong, separating New York from Jersey. And, of course, the Little Red Lighthouse in the shadow of the bridge, where I played as a kid. Is this the finest park in New York? Probably not, given the competition throughout the City. Still, it remains relatively unknown to most residents other than locals in this Upper Upper West Side corner of the Apple, and thus retains a certain magic for those fortunate enough to know its charm and magnificence. Pro Question - Who was Hildegard Swift?

    Becky D.

    This is a nice option to go for a stroll along the Hudson River. Enter through the pedestrian pathway located on 181st and make your way south parallel to the Henry Hudson Highway. You'll get great views of the George Washington Bridge and have access to tennis and volleyball courts. There are water fountains along the trail of you need a drink. There are no restrooms available unfortunately. Some areas are solitaire so you'll have to be aware of your surroundings at all times. The Parks Department needs a stronger presence because I observed dozens of people consuming alcohol and dumping the beer cans all over the grass. It's best to sit by the benches and take in the views of the Palisades across the river.

    Peter G.

    Fantastic park and trail along the Hudson in Manhattan. While and whenever I'm visiting New York City I indulge by addiction to running here. It is quiet and you would never know their is a huge and noisy city a stones throw away. People are allowed to plant flowers and veggies along the trail and my friends here say they are left alone. Love this park.

    Dominik D.

    Dude, c'mon. The views alone are worth five stars. Enjoy this exceptionally vertical portion of Manhattan from the biggest park in the vicinity.

    Tina C.

    Inwood has a little treasured oasis that stretches between 155th and 158th Streets of public waterfront, Fort Washington Park provides continuous parkland along the Hudson River from 145th Street to Manhattan's northern tip. Beautiful view of George Washington Bridge, bike trails, open picnic tables, playground space with tennis courts, baseball field, basketball, handball courts and dog run areas. A small red Lighthouse under the GW Bridge. Lots of green. Small gem but BIG presence for Northern Manhattan.

    Shantelle C.

    My boyfriend and I were both born and raised in the area, and neither one of us had ever been to Fort Washington Park. I always heard of the iconic little red lighthouse, but had never seen it in person. My boyfriend and I decided that we needed to come explore, HAHAHA! The entrance to Fort Washington Park was hard to find; we were trying to go in through the side on 181St, but it was closed. We finally found our way in, and this park has everything to make you feel relaxed; you have the best views, the smell of the water and nature, the sound of the water and people laughing and enjoying themselves... and then, the best, enjoying it all with my boyfriend :).

    Clayton A.

    All the years I lived in Harlem and the Heights and it was on a visit to the city that I found this place. Pathetic. Me, I mean, not the park. This park is dope once you survive the hike to get to it, which by the way, I don't recommend doing while lugging lots and lots of beer that you of course aren't planning to drink there because that would be illegal, right? Indeed, it is a hike, but once you arrive, you can have a BBQ sitting beneath the Gee Dubs while a nice river breeze hits you. Plus, you can go hang out on the rocks and watch people do stupid things on Jet-Skis. I never knew about the red lighthouse, so that's another nice discovery. All in all, a cool park. I did see courts for b-ball and all that too, but didn't partake so can't comment there.

    Dewan A.

    Excellent park. 1) The Little Red Lighthouse is the main attraction. Must visit. 2) The view of the GW Bridge is fantastic. 3) Great place to walk around.

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    My go-to for free public tennis space, although there are starting to be some glaring cracks already in the recently renovated surfaces.

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    4.4
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    4.1
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    Nice big park great for different age groups! Entrance on 1st ave for big playground and bathroom…read more Plenty of benches and equipment to play on. There is also a basketball quart and small field. Pretty clean and safe.

    Slowly trying to hoop at all the basketball courts in the city, so I came here after work before a…read morelong weekend. We were on our 4th game of 5 on 5 on this slanted, slippery court with double rims as the Midtown skyline looked over us. We had gone 3-0 and already on wobbly legs but wanted one more to really push ourselves to exhaustion and be WHOOPED. A group of 5 17 year olds showed up and I was lowkey like damn I don't wanna play these little kids for our last game but whatever, they got next. We were going back and forth, and to be fair they were actually pretty good but just too frail to give us any problems. At 5'10 174 lbs, I'm a BIG guard. I'm left handed, but shot a right handed floater fading to my right as I'm trying to get better. If you can hit a weak hand floater on the run you will be tough to stop. I bricked it and this little 17 year old kid goes "that's a TERRIBLE shot" looking at me dead in the eyes. Like bro y'all are losing and you suck why you talking? He woke me up and I started actually trying really hard and lowkey busting their ass... but tbh normally I'm not even that good. It was just one of those days where everything was falling. I hit a 3 and yelled out "THAT'S A LAYUP." I drove hard left, euro stepped and hit a tough finish through 2 and yelled "I"M TOO BIG," while flexing. I switched onto little homie and he took a terrible stepback shot after I turned him 3 times and bricked it. I just whispered to him "I don't even gotta say nothing after that one it speaks for itself" which really pissed him off. Then I hit the game winning 3 and did the Dame wave to him as he walked off the court PISSED as hell. I sat down and then he got the courage to say "STOP TALKING SO MUCH" while he put his hand together to mimic me YAPPING. I almost stood up and said "HOW BOUT U GET WIN?" But then I realized I'm a grown ass man and there is absolutely no reason to be jawing at this little kid on a beautiful Friday in New York City. I just kind of laughed at myself and asked what is wrong with me lol. All in all, these runs were kind of weak and this court is in horrendous condition. The court on the westside highway is still my favorite in the city. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

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    Herald Square

    Herald Square

    3.4
    (93 reviews)
    7.3 mi

    Ian's Cookie Jar (Located in Herald Square Holiday Market)…read moreW. 35th. St. & Broadway New York, NY 10001 The Bucket Located in the Herald Square Holiday Market adjacent to Macy's is a chocolate chip cookie kiosk. This secret recipe was handcrafted by food influencer Ian Martin and Hungry Gnome bakery owner Danielle Sepsy. All cookies are freshly baked on the spot in these cookie ovens. An entire batch is immediately scooped up with a french fry scooper and handed off for your enjoyment. The Bucket: The primary ingredients in these cookies are all butter, brown sugar, and premium Callebaut chocolate. As soon as you try your first one, you will be far from done. They are warm and crispy on the outside while gooey on the inside. As a bonus, the holiday themed visual design on the bucket was hand drawn by Ian's sister. There is a decent amount of seating at the holiday market for you to enjoy your dessert. Be sure to arrive early because Ian's cookies are immensely popular and they will sell out. Stop by Ian's Cookie Jar kiosk at the Herald Square holiday market and indulge in this warm, gooey treat during the most wonderful time of the year. #ianscookiejar #chefdaniellesepsy #IanMartin #thehungrygnome #TheBucket #chocolatechipcookies #HeraldSquare #heraldsquareholidaymarket #nycholidaymarket #imma_eat_this #callebautchocolate #40cookies

    I really enjoy coming to this area of the city. So much to do and see, lots of shopping and food…read moreoptions. Madison square garden is also nearby. The historical Macy's Herald sq is here. It's beautiful in this area esp during the holidays. However, expect heavy crowds on weekends or after events like concerts

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