Four New York Parks for River Views and Play

4.7 (12)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 01:00 (+1)

297 West St

Walk, jog, or sit beside the Hudson. The promenade has open river views and a direct angle on One World Trade Center for photography.

4.0 (228)

Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 17:00

Front St., John St., and, South St

Giant blue foam blocks give children room to build and reshape their play. Sand, a slide, and sprinklers add other ways to explore, while shade is limited.

4.4 (113)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 01:00 (+1)

E. 10 St. and 2 Ave.

This 0.16 acre triangular plaza honors Abe Lebewohl, founder of the Second Avenue Deli. A memorial flagpole stands within the small space, which offers a place to sit.

4.5 (16,312)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 00:00 (+1)

Broadway, Park Row and Chambers St

Historic civic buildings frame lawns, benches, and a central fountain. Local workers gather here at lunchtime for a pause among the high rises of Lower Manhattan.