New York City Parks & Gardens
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.
A Central Park
Large urban park featuring lakes, woods, meadows, and lawns with diverse recreational and cultural attractions.
B The High Line
Elevated urban park built on a historic freight rail line featuring gardens, art installations, and scenic city views.
C Washington Square Park
Historic urban park known for its iconic arch honoring George Washington, a central fountain, and cultural monuments.
D 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.
E 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,…
F 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…
G Battery Park
Public park located at the southern tip of Manhattan featuring historic monuments and scenic harbor views.
H 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.
I 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…
J 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 -…
K 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.
L 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.
M Hudson River Park
Large urban waterfront park featuring recreational facilities, walking and biking paths, playgrounds, and sports courts.
N Domino Park
Domino Park is a 5-acre public park in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.
O 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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