Parks and gardens in New York City

New York City’s green spaces range from the expansive, Olmsted-designed landscapes of Central Park and Prospect Park to innovative urban redevelopments like The High Line's elevated rail trail. This selection features historic sites such as Bowling Green—the city's oldest park—and Washington Square Park with its iconic marble arch. Visitors can explore the 52-acre Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the waterfront promenades of Gantry Plaza and Hudson River Park, or quiet pocket retreats like Paley Park. These locations highlight the city's blend of horticultural variety, historic monuments, and scenic East River views.

New York City Parks & Gardens — Map

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Central Park

Large urban park featuring lakes, woods, meadows, and lawns with diverse recreational and cultural attractions.

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The High Line

Elevated urban park built on a historic freight rail line featuring gardens, art installations, and scenic city views.

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Washington Square Park

Historic urban park known for its iconic arch honoring George Washington, a central fountain, and cultural monuments.

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

A 52-acre public botanical garden featuring diverse plant collections and themed gardens. It includes cultural exhibits such as Japanese and rose gardens along with seasonal blooms and educational programs.

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Prospect Park

Prospect Park is an urban park in Brooklyn, New York City. The park is situated between the neighborhoods of Park Slope, Prospect Heights,…

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Bowling Green

Bowling Green is a small, historic, public park in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City, at the southern end and…

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Battery Park

Public park located at the southern tip of Manhattan featuring historic monuments and scenic harbor views.

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Madison Square Park

Urban park spanning 6.2 acres with lawns, gardens, public art, and recreational areas. It is a historic green space featuring monuments and sculptures near notable architecture.

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Gantry Plaza State Park

Gantry Plaza State Park is a 12-acre state park on the East River in the Hunters Point section of Long Island City, in the New York City…

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Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park

The park is an ideal place to sit down on the grass, have a picnic and enjoy the magnificent view of the beating heart of New York -…

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Paley Park

The lovely mini-park was designed by Zion & Breen. It was opened in 1967 and even today it belongs to the most popular urban spaces in NYC.

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Union Square Park

Historic city park featuring notable statues and a popular food market. It serves as a lively public square with accessible strolling areas.

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Hudson River Park

Large urban waterfront park featuring recreational facilities, walking and biking paths, playgrounds, and sports courts.

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Domino Park

Domino Park is a 5-acre public park in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.

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Columbus Park

Columbus Park formerly known as Mulberry Bend Park, Five Points Park and Paradise Park, is a public park in Chinatown, Manhattan, in New…

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