Parks and Outdoor Spaces in Provincetown and New York City

4.8 (16)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 20:58

106 Bradford St

Downhill from Commercial Street in Provincetown, this historic green offers a quiet retreat with shade, seating, and a well-maintained memorial to the Pilgrims. Benches invite a pause away from the busier street, and the grounds open daily from 7:00 AM to 8:58 PM.

4.6 (34)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 20:00

387 Commercial St

Swinging and stationary benches face the bay beneath a pergola at this waterfront park, built on the site of a former fish packing plant. Mary Oliver poetry inscriptions, an etched ground map, and scientific displays line the lawn, with beach access, picnic tables, and restrooms.

4.5 (33)

Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours

505 West 218th Street

Columbia's football and women's lacrosse teams play at this stadium inside the 21-acre Baker Athletics Complex in upper Manhattan. FieldTurf, an eight-lane track, and a high-definition videoboard frame game days with Hudson River views, and admission varies by sport and seating tier.

4.5 (1,395)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 21:00

Merrick Blvd

Jamaica, Queens gets a green anchor in Roy Wilkins Park, with picnic spots, sports fields, and a recreation center running a full roster of activities. Dogs are welcome, weekdays suit quieter picnics, and Juneteenth and Vegan Fest celebrations mark the community calendar.