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The Battery Park is not only a recreational space, but also a historical center and public art museum. It is adorned with monuments, gardens, sculptures and memorials, and provides great views of the waterfronts. At the northwestern end of the park lies the Castle Clinton which is a fort dating to the early 1800s. It is also popular for its SeaGlass Carousel, which allows you to have a mystical underwater experience.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n(Take me to the Website<\/a>)<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>Battery Pl, State St and Whitehall St, <\/span>Manhattan, NY (<\/span>Take me to the map<\/a>)<\/p>\n Public Transport<\/strong> Bus: <\/strong>M5, M15, M15 , M20 to South Ferry<\/p>\n Hours: (Take me to the Bryant Park’s official website<\/a>)<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong>5th and 6th Avenue, <\/span>W 40 St and W 42 St, <\/span>Manhattan, NY (<\/span>Take me to the map<\/a>)<\/p>\n Public Transport Bus:<\/b>M1<\/span>, <\/span>M2<\/span>, <\/span>M3<\/span>, <\/span>M4<\/span>, <\/span>M5<\/span>,<\/span>M7<\/span>, <\/span>M42<\/span>, <\/span>Q32<\/span>, <\/span>X17C<\/span>, <\/span>X17J<\/span>, <\/span>X22<\/span>, <\/span>X22A<\/span>,<\/span>X30<\/span>, <\/span>X31 Hours: Take me to Brooklyn Bridge Park’s website<\/a><\/p>\n Location: <\/b>334 Furman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Take me to the map<\/a>)<\/p>\n Public Transport Bus: Hours: Take me to Central Park’s website <\/a><\/p>\n Location: <\/b>14 East 60th St, <\/span>New York, NY 10022 (<\/span>Take me to the map<\/a>)<\/p>\n Public Transport Bus: <\/b>M10,<\/span> M1, M2, M3, or M4 <\/span><\/p>\n Hours: <\/b>Monday- Sunday: 6:00am- 1:00am<\/span><\/p>\n Take me to Flushing Meadow’s website<\/a><\/p>\n Location: <\/b>11101 Corona Ave Flushing, NY 1135 (Take me to the map<\/a>)<\/p>\n Public Transport: <\/b>7 to Willets Point & Shea Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n Hours: Take me Pehlam Bay Park’s website<\/a><\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>Bronc County Line and Middletown Rd, New York, NY 10464 (<\/span>Take me to the map<\/a>)<\/p>\n
\nSubway:<\/strong>
\n4, 5 to Bowling Green
\nR to Whitehall
\n1 to South Ferry<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>CAROUSEL at The Battery
\nSeaGlass Hours:
\nMonday- Sunday: 10am-10pm<\/p>\nPhone Number: 212-344-3491<\/span><\/h4>\n
2. Bryant Park<\/h3>\n
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Bryant Park has a variety of fun things to offer for free- outdoor sports, juggling classes, knitting sessions, story time for kids and lots more. From June to August, it has free outdoor movie screenings as well. And in winter, you can ice skate at The Pond! It is the perfect resting spot for thousands of tourists and New York locals.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Subway: <\/b>B, D, F, M, or 7 to 42nd and Bryant Park<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>BxM2<\/span>, <\/span>QM1<\/span>, <\/span>QM2<\/span>, <\/span>QM3<\/span>,<\/span>QM4<\/span>, <\/span>QM5<\/span>, <\/span>QM6<\/span>, <\/span>QM20<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>January\u2013 February
\n<\/b>Daily\u2013 7:00am to 10:00pm
\n<\/span>March
\n<\/b>While Winter Village is operating
\n<\/span><\/i>Daily\u2013 7:00am to 10:00pm
\n<\/span>After Winter Village closes for the season
\n<\/span><\/i>Daily\u2013 7:00am to 7:00pm
\n<\/span>after Daylight Saving change
\n<\/span><\/i>Daily \u2013 7:00am to 8:00pm
\n<\/span>April
\n<\/b>Daily\u2013 7:00am to 10:00pm
\n<\/span>May
\n<\/b>Daily\u2013 7:00am to 11:00pm
\n<\/span>June\u2013 September
\n<\/b>Monday to Friday \u2013 7:00am to midnight
\n<\/span>Saturday and Sunday \u2013 7:00am to 11:00pm
\n<\/span>October
\n<\/b>Daily \u2013 7:00am to 10:00pm
\n<\/span>November \u2013 December
\n<\/b>Daily \u2013 7:00am to 10:00pm<\/span><\/p>\nPhone Number: 212-768-4242<\/span><\/h4>\n
3. Brooklyn Bridge Park<\/h3>\n
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The Brooklyn Bridge Park provides a spellbinding view of the Lower Manhattan skyline. It is famous for its great waterfront views as it spans 1.3 miles across the East River. In addition to the newest roller skating rink, the park also allows its users to enjoy activities like basketball, kayaking, dance, aerobics, and much more.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Subway:
\n<\/strong>A or C to High Street
\n<\/span>F to York Street
\n<\/span>2 or 3 to Clark Street
\n<\/span>R to Court Street
\n<\/span>2, 3, 4, or 5 to Borough Hall<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>B25 to Fulton Ferry Landing
\n<\/span>B63 to Loop Road on Pier 6
\n<\/span>B61 to Atlantic Ave. & Hicks St.
\n<\/span>B67 to Jay St. & York St.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Pier 2: 6am- 11pm
\n<\/span>Pier 5: 6am- 11pm<\/span>
\n<\/span>Pier 6: Volleyball Courts: 6am- 11pm<\/span>
\n<\/span>99 Plymouth: 8am- 11pm<\/span>
\n<\/span>Playgrounds are open dawn to dusk<\/span>
\n<\/span>The remainder of the park is open 6am- 1am<\/span><\/p>\nPhone Number: 718-222-9939<\/span><\/h4>\n
4. Central Park<\/h3>\n
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Central Park is the most famous NYC park. It is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city and a hub of all recreational activities. From fishing at the Harlem Meer Pond, to birding, boating, basketball, and sunbathing- this park has something for everyone! To have a perfect winter day, you can indulge in<\/span> activities such as <\/span>sle<\/span>dding<\/span>, <\/span>cross-country skiing<\/span>, and <\/span>snowshoeing<\/span> at the park.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Subway:
\n<\/b>N, R, or Q to 57th & 7th
\n<\/span>2 or 3 to 59th and Columbus Circle
\n<\/span>B or C to 110th street, 103rd Street, 96th Street, 86th Street, 81st Street, and 72nd Street along Central Park West
\n<\/span>A, B, C, D, or 1 to 59th Street, Columbus Circle, Broadway, and Central Park West<\/span><\/p>\nPhone Number: 212-310-6600<\/span><\/h4>\n
5. Flushing Meadows\u2013Corona Park<\/b><\/h3>\n
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The Flushing Meadows Park spans over 897 acres, serving as a great recreational space. Attractions here include a zoo, an art museum, a botanical garden, a science museum, and a baseball stadium. It is the fourth largest public park in New York and has numerous facilities to offer throughout the entire year. In the summer, you can cool off at the indoor pool; in the winter, you can skate on the ice rink! <\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Park Pool and Rink
\n<\/span>Monday- Friday: 6:00am- 10:00pm
\n<\/span>Saturday: 9:00am- 10:00am
\n<\/span>Sunday: 9:00am- 8:00pm<\/span><\/p>\nPhone Number: 718-760-66565<\/span><\/h4>\n
6. Pehlam Bay Park<\/h3>\n
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Pehlam Bay Park, the biggest public park in NYC, is home to attractions such as the Orchard Beach, Bartowpell Mansion, two golf courses, <\/span>The Bronx Victory Column & Memorial Grove and Hunter Island. Visitors can enjoy long walks on bridle paths and hiking trails, athletes can practice in the fields and courts, while children can play in the playgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\nPhone Number: 718-430-1891<\/span><\/h4>\n
7. Van Cortlandt Park<\/b><\/h3>\n
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This is the third biggest park in NYC, housing the city\u2019s first public golf course and numerous attractions. It provides a myriad of recreational facilities such as free public pool, playgrounds and areas for barbecuing. You can also indulge in sports activities like basketball, baseball, soccer, cricket, skating, fishing and many more.<\/span><\/p>\n