This is one of those spots you either randomly stumble on while walking around the city or you've…read moreseen all over TikTok and decided to go out of your way to check it out. Either way, it's such a unique little escape right in the middle of the chaos of New York. The east side of Manhattan can feel kind of sterile with not much to do, so this is a really nice change of pace. The waterfall alone makes it worth it--the sound is super calming, and it honestly doesn't even feel like you're in the city for a second. You'll see people posted up working on laptops, just hanging out, or catching up with friends. There's also plenty of seating, which is a huge plus--tables, long benches, all of that. I grabbed a mango smoothie from the small café inside the park and it was actually really good. Definitely a solid spot to just chill for a bit.

Lovely days always. First time visiting and was pleasantly surprised at the convenience of the parkread more

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

Just blocks from Times Square and the Theater district in Midtown Manhattan, Bryant Park is…read moredirectly next to the main branch of the New York Public Library. It's a park that my wife and I have passed by during the day on visits to New York City. But we finally saw it come alive as a community gathering place at night, with its many tables to talk or eat, permanent and temporary food trucks and carts, and a large greenspace lawn that was cordoned off this night, but can be the location for free summer movies on the lawn and an ice skating rink in the winter. On a warm summer night, the night atmosphere was magical, especially walking through the walkways with the London plane trees, after a great Broadway show. The current park is 9.6 acres and is located on two city blocks (5th and 6th avenue on the NW/SE, 40th and 42nd street on the NE/SW). The western half of the park contains a lawn, walkways, and a french-inspired carousel. Down below are the repository/stacks of the public library, located on the eastern half of the park. It opened in 1847 as Reservoir Square, later renamed for abolitionist William Cullen Bryant in 1884. It fell into disrepair in the 1960s. In 1980, the Bryant Park Restoration Corporation was formed as a non-profit, to try to create a long term solution for the maintainability of the park. Massive renovation was planned and implemented, with a complete rebuilding of the park (after the library stacks had been first built underneath). It reopened in 1992, to great acclaim. Since then, the value of the real estate around the park has greatly increased, attracting new development. The reclamation of the park has been often used a model for a successful urban renewal.

Bryant Park had set up countless chairs on their courtyard to commemorate the ones who had passed…read moreduring 9/11. Today being 9/11, we were able to observe many family members coming to this park to place a flower on their loved one's chairs. I am not sure if I would call this place a park but technically I guess it counts as one because it has tables where people can come and sit down and eat or drink their morning or afternoon coffee. There are also random places where kids can play including a carousel and playground for little ones. There are other places where you can grab snacks, coffee, and hand held bites but we didn't try any of those today. We did sit around the table to enjoy our New York bagel and coffee from blue bottles. The trees around the park were super tall which I enjoyed looking at trying to crane my neck as far back as it would bend lol. I appreciated small birds and pigeons that seemed used to being around people. Overall it was a relaxing experience. This park is located nearby other landmarks you can choose to check out after experiencing the park.

Such a beautiful park , very clean and full of beautiful flowers . It's a long one and they have…read morebathrooms , tennis courts , a children's playground, a dog park , restaurants , plenty of benches , tables and off course the beautiful view on the river . Love this place

Yes I would definitely recommend this park it's very nice to visit with friends and family you…read more will enjoy the sites and it has a beautiful view

Peaceful, nicely maintained park. Lots of people enjoying a walk, listening to live music, resting…read moreat park benches, eating lunch at the provided tables and chair. Whether in the summer, spring, fall, or winter, always a nice Peaceful experiences I had here. There's a couple of statues of noteable respectable leaders around the park.

First time checking out this dog run with my pup. It's easy to find once you step into Madison…read moreSquare Park. Love how it's separated by small and all dogs, and it has turf. It was pretty crowded on a Sunday afternoon but still space for the doggos to run around. It has a small hill where dogs can go up and down on. Only downfall is that owners don't pay attention to their pups, so when they go poop, they don't realize and it just sits there. Luckily, we help each other out so it does get picked up eventually since no one wants their dog to step on it or eat it. Definitely will be back with my pup since she had a great time there!

I used to live not far from here, and we used to take my good little buddy Max on walks all the…read moretime in this park while he lived in NYC. At one point unfortunately he developed a ton of anxiety for going outside, but he always felt safe and happy in this park. Despite being near a large road (100% safe, thanks to the big fences) he always felt at ease here. Is it the biggest, cleanest, most equipped dog run in the city? Far from it. Do they always have running water? Sorta. Is the super-steep stone stairwell at the entrance particularly easy to climb or walk down? Probably not, especially for the humans. But if you have a dog that wants to exercise and socialize a bit with other pups anywhere near the Midtown East area, this park is golden. There's almost always someone else there for your pet to see and greet, there's enough room to throw a ball/stick/frisbee around, and also benches for the owners to relax on. Plus enough trees and shrubbery for it to be more than just a concrete plot. It's a neat spot, and it'll always hold a special place in my heart. Worth the visit for sure.

It is a great park for your dog. All the owners are watchful of their dogs and nothing is left to…read morechance. And they even pick up their dog's poop. Hope to see you and your dog there.

Such a gem in NYC! Stopped by Jackson Square with some friends to chat and listen to the music. I…read morelove that you can choose between a sunny spot or a shady bench. It's the perfect little escape to recharge when you need a break from the hectic city streets. Definitely recommend dropping by! You need know what you will find!

Stumbled upon this uber cute, quaint, triangular park right where 8th Ave and Greenwich Ave…read moreintersect (right across from a shop called Smacking Burger) and decided to eat said burger and chill here for a moment. It's one of the oldest parks in the city! Beautiful iron fencing + paved walkways + a garden area w/ a focal point water fountain and plants dotted throughout. It's so charming. Surrounded by historic buildings and classic architecture and well manicured scenery; the quintessential place for taking some photos, reading, relaxing with a simple meal (didn't see any tables), or people watching. Was pretty busy on a Wednesday around 6PM so a bench all to yourself maay sometimes be hard to come by, if you're looking for that sorta thing. I had a pleasant time sitting next to the woman who was eating her own snack. Easy trash can access inside the park, too.

A true sanctuary right around the corner from my work. I feel blessed to have such a beautiful and…read morecalming oasis only a stones throw away. A great place to go to decompress and relax.

Amazing park. Lots of flowers and seatings. It is a very peaceful spot to come & relax. The park is…read morealso well maintained & the area is very beautiful.

Nice dog run, plenty of seating. We go to the big run when there's no one in the small dog run…read more Friendly people. Sometimes squirrels for the dogs to bark at!

Love the small dog run here so much! It's perfect. The best way to start the day. A great size,…read moresmall to medium-sized dogs running around, people wearing masks (except for the occasional coffee drinker), and water bowls and poo bags. 5 stars!!!

Nice little park straddling the highway. Enter from E49 or E51 street. The southern entrance is…read moreaccessible from street level, the northern entrance has lots of stairs down. Chairs and tables with chess boards, and a big dog run. Walk over the bridge across the FDR for a nice waterfront view. You can even walk up a block between the highway and the river!

This park is actually pretty nice for dog park goers. It's quite a surprise. I would not had…read moreknown about it unless I heard from someone on a meetup. It's pretty hidden since you have to go to the end of 51st street and then walk down some steps. There's plenty of poop bags (looks like plastic bags from the veggie section at your grocery store) and the surface is paved brick. It seems as if they just threw up a fence to split off the dog park from the rest of the park. While I liked the park, I didn't dig the vibe of the folks. Maybe it's because I'm not from the neighborhood, but it seemed as if everyone was just antisocial, and it seemed like all of the dogs were antisocial as well. It seemed like a park where the dogs and owners were more mature. I got dirty looks from the old folks who thought my 6 month old Jack Russell mix was aggressive and they left. Nipping, biting and barking is perfectly normal for dogs. People need to chill out. Dogs like to wrestle and hump. It's worth it to check out if you're in the area, but I wouldn't make a destination out of it.