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    Joyce Kilmer Park

    4.2 (9 reviews)

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    Bronx not so hidden gem
    Tata G.

    I love this little park & I make sure i drop by when im around the area. I discovered it when i first did jury duty years ago. Peaceful oasis from the busy street life of the Grand concourse. Nice & sunny spot to have lunch outdoors during jury duty. The sculptures & fountain reminds me of Europe.

    Joyce Kilmer Park opposite Bronx County Courthouse 1/28/2015
    Freeyah-Knycky C.

    During the warmer months this park has never attracted me. To be honest I didn't even realize it existed. After some inches of snow it transforms into a winter wonderland. It's serene and oh so beautiful. The white with bits of green peeking through undisturbed by humans really does it for a nature lover like me. I wish it would be wise to find a bench and sit and dream/write/gape/wonder. It's's very close to the main roads and the hustle and bustle, like finding a diamond in a landfill (what an analogy). The lone ranger I saw while I was there used it as a walk-through to get to another street. I saw what appeared to be graffiti in florescent orange on a part of the snow covered grass and it broke my heart. Is anything safe? Now I have to research JOYCE KILMER Update: Trees by poet Joyce Kilmer I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth's sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in Summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain. Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree. The End

    Teresa S.

    I was on a walking tour of the South Bronx and we stopped in this park which is right across the street from the Bronx Criminal court. I used to walk by this park regularly years ago when I used to have to visit the area for work and never gave it a second glance. However, as the years go by you start to appreciate parks and landmarks right in your neighborhood. Our walking guide gave us a brief history summary on who the park was named after, an American writer and poet mainly remembered for a short poem titled "Trees." The park had a plaque with the Joyce Kilmer's poem "Trees" We also noticed this park had a few of the trees from the "Million Trees" initiative with the goal to increase more trees in NYC. The park itself has great open space to walk or sit on benches and just enjoy the scenery. This is definitely a cool spot to check out on a nice day.

    Dominik D.

    A pleasant stone infested park where the people's people hang out. It's right across the street from an Essen urgent care clinic and marks the beginning of Grand Concourse.

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    Madison Square Park

    Madison Square Park

    4.4
    (415 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    The most notable thing about Madison Square Park (at least for me) is that it's the location of the…read moreoriginal Shake Shack. Besides that, I never paid much mind to the park, especially in light of the fact that it's not in my stomping grounds. Nevertheless, I had just finished brunching nearby and since it was such a gorgeous day out, I decided to take a walk through the park and check it out. MSP is not large - the center of it is a large green space with paths on the perimeter that contain walking paths and benches. In addition to the Shake Shack, there's also a small seating area nearby where you can sit and eat, or just hang out. The park is ideal of people watching, eating your lunch, or just walking around a space that contrasts the hustle and bustle of the surrounding areas. Because of the weather, it was a little crowded but still pleasant. Overall, MSP is fine - it's not worth coming to unless you're in the area IMO, but a pleasant spot nonetheless.

    Madison Square Park is a small city park in Flatiron/Nomad. It has a dog run, a playground, and a…read morelarge grassy area - making it a great park for locals who live in the neighborhood. It also hosts some public art exhibits, like one in the park through March 29, 2026 - Larry Bell: "Improvisations in the Park." My husband and I walked through the park a couple of times when we stayed in the neighborhood this past weekend. We spent our time walking through the park on one occasion to see the works included in the Larry Bell exhibit. Overall, a fine park for a walk through as a tourist, but probably more of a park for locals to enjoy the outdoors, dog run, and playground. In warmer weather, it's a nice park to sit and enjoy the sunshine or even grab lunch (from the Shake Shack in the park).

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    St. Vartan Park

    St. Vartan Park

    4.1
    (22 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    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)
    6.4 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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