This Small Bronx Park Sits Behind Fast Food

Inwood Park sits behind a fast food spot in the Bronx, an unexpected setting for a small patch of green. Bring something to eat and take a seat under the trees, the appeal here is the chance to pause for a while. There is room in a day for simply stopping and having a moment to think.

Find the park on West Mount Eden Avenue between Inwood and Jerome Avenues. The name needs a little care when searching for directions, this is a separate place from the much larger Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan. Make sure your route points to the Bronx before setting off.

It opens daily from 6 AM to 10 PM, keeping the same window on weekdays and weekends. Plan around an early morning break or some time later in the evening, depending on where the rest of your day takes you.