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NYC's Must-Visit Parks & Urban Green Spaces

By An Trieu

April 10, 2022

CENTRAL PARK's THE POND

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The Pond is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of NYC. You'll have a great time bird watching, rowing, sun set viewing, or just simply taking in the views.

CENTRAL PARK'S CONSERVATORY GARDEN

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A formal garden located in the northeastern corner of Central Park in Upper Manhattan. There are benches to sit and paved pathways that are wheel-chair accessible.

THE HIGH LINE

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It's an elevated linear public park,  created on a former NYC's Railroad located in the Meatpacking District. You'll have a lovely time being surrounded by many plants and architecture.

BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN

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The 52-acre botanical garden is adjacent to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn, NYC. Don't miss the Japanese Garden and the Cherry Esplanade.

GRAND ARMY PLAZA

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Located just north of Prospect Park in Brooklyn, there's the iconic Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch.

BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK

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It spans over 1.3 miles of Brooklyn's waterfront and offers a breathtaking view of Lower Manhattan. Don't miss the historic Jane’s Carousel and DUMBO while you're here.

SQUIBB'S PARK AND BRIDGE

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It's a great access point to get to Brooklyn Bridge Park or end your day here! The bridge is my favorite spot to grab a photo with unobstructed view of Lower Manhattan.

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT FOUR FREEDOM STATE PARK

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It's a State Park and presidential memorial located on the southern tip of Roosevelt Island. Highly recommend taking the tramway from Manhattan!

UNTERMEYER PARK AND GARDENS

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Located in Yonkers, NYC, so best is to get there by car. It's a historic 43-acre city public park with Grecian-style amphitheater and views of the Hudson River.

NOGUCHI MUSEUM

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It's a museum and sculpture garden in the Long Island City, Queens, designed and created by the Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Check out the gift shop while you're there.