If you're looking for one of the best skyline views of New York City, Hamilton Park is a must. No…read morematter the season, the view is breathtaking especially at sunrise or sunset, when the city is painted in golden tones. This spot feels like a hidden gem only locals know about. It's peaceful, scenic, and perfect for a quiet walk, a photo session, or just relaxing with a coffee while enjoying the view. There's public parking, and depending on the day, you might even find an ice cream truck. A few blocks away, you'll find restaurants and cafes, making it a great stop before or after a meal. You can even walk or bike the entire stretch from Weehawken to West New York along the waterfront. Whenever I'm in the area, I make it a point to stop here even just for a few minutes. It never disappoints.

Hey hey Adventurers! I took the drive out here this past weekend on a whim and boy did it deliver…read more Beautiful small walking front with gorgeous views of the city skyline, quiet area, and quaint areas to sit and chat. Weehawken to get to is sometimes a pain due to the congestion but the architecture surrounding this park is just a perk of the park itself. Victorian style Charmed looking houses and greenery everywhere. Highly recommend if you can come take in the view of this location. Bring a picnic blanket and your camera, well worth the drive!

Gorgeous park. I biked here from Bushwick Brooklyn and it was worth the soreness! Absolutely…read moreincredible views of the Hudson River. What a peaceful place to bird watch, relax and get some fresh air. Reading about the history of the site really makes being present on the same land feel quite significant.

Beautiful view of Hudson River, George Washington Bridge with a bike and hiker's pathway leading to…read morenumerous historical sites. Plenty of great photos ops.

The rings here for swinging are my kids favorites in the city…read more When the bar is open it's great place for parents as well

As a visitor, I was delighted to find this park on the Upper West Side. It is full of walkable…read morepaths and lots of trees. I love seeing all of the people, dogs, and children basking in this peaceful setting. It is a balm for a bustling world.

Veterans Field Park in Edgewater is much bigger space than what I expected. There is a large field…read morecombined with a playground, views overlooking the George Washington Bridge and more. There are always events surrounding Veterans Field Park. Taking advantage of joining and checking out such events is wonderful and today was my first time seeing how expansive the playground in the space. We are not far from here which makes the drive easier with our toddler. Playground is awesome, all the better to continue exploring. Free parking, access to the field. Get out and enjoy the fresh air.

We always come here to play soccer. You're lucky if the soccer goals are free but totally worth…read morechecking out. Large, clean, parking up front. Have a workout area, kids water splash pad and playground and lovely city, river views!

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ HUGGGGGE, well-maintained park with lots of space. Probably one of the biggest local, neighborhood county parks in NJ. + Multiple sections to the park include large kids' playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, handball courts, baseball fields, a soccer field, track and field athletic field, dog park and a BIGGGG lake in the middle. + The kids' playground is one of the biggest I've seen in Northern N.J. rivaling that of Van Saun's playground in Paramus. There are lots of activities for kids in there. + There's a road that goes through the heart of the park, so, YES you can drive through the park. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Parking inside of the park can be a challenge on really nice days, but there are also spaces outside of the park by the surrounding houses too.

This is a monthly street fair during summer in North Bergen. It's a nice place to come and walk for…read morea little bit. A few blocks long. Not a ton of vendors. But a good number to spend an hour perusing. It's a nice area and a nice walk. Recommend it.

Ross Dock is one of the spots I take visiting friends and family to. It's a waterfront park with…read morepicnic tables, grills, a playground, and stunning views of the George Washington Bridge and NYC skyline. The view is absolutely gorgeous!!! I've lived in this area all of my life and I never get tired of it. Plenty of photo opportunities here. There's grassy areas to host picnics in or play sports. If you want to walk, there's a walkway right along the Hudson River and there's a hiking trail adjacent to it. The trails are all connected to the Palisades Interstate Park. Parking isn't difficult to find here, but it is metered ($1.50 per hour). They also have public restrooms and a seasonal concession stand. There are a lot of geese though so.... watch where you're walking because their droppings are everywhere. Whether you want to hike, relax, take photos, or just enjoy the beautiful scenery, you can't go wrong with coming here. ... and yes, it's doggo friendly! :)

This is a good place to walk to and it is beautiful. It seems closed for the season, so the Henry…read moreHudson is free for you to walk and explore. You can reach this park by going on the Henry Hudson. Take a look at my photos to see how beautiful it is!

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

I walked through this park as part of my Greenway hike. I enjoyed it very much…read more Please come and create your own adventure.

Great park with huge playground area with areas for various age ranges. Plenty of parking and…read morewalking options. This park also has pickleball courts. The only downside is that the park has minimal trees so hardly any natural shade from the sun.

Forth of July celebration awesome music awesome food awesome people-crowd is amazing-police are…read morefantastic will go again next year for sure