Hidden gems: Parks in New York City

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in New York City. This list contains 152 places from Park category.

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The Hills
Park
👍👍 One of the beautiful place in NYC to go check it out in the summer Dont go alone take your favorite person, family or friends. You love enjoy it. Go in the morning Highly recommend
4.80 (80 reviews) (~7.95 km from centre)
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Gantry Plaza State Park Recreational Dock
Park
👍👍 The most beautiful spot too view the Manhattan skyline, in my opinion.
4.80 (75 reviews) (~1.81 km from centre)
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Sutton Park
Park
👍👍 Great small park with a knock out view!
4.80 (74 reviews) (~1.83 km from centre)
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Pier A Pergola Hoboken
Park
👍👍 It's a great place to look towards Midtown West Manhattan. The park is well-maintained, and it's nice to see the scenery as you go down south.
4.80 (53 reviews) (~4.06 km from centre)
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Fruit Street Sitting Area
Park
👍 Great place to relax and take in the views of the New York skyline. There are a couple of benches shaded under the trees which is perfect on a sunny day.
4.80 (50 reviews) (~5.71 km from centre)
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Esplanade Plaza
Park
👍👍 It's an amazing place to eat, drink, relax and play volleyball! The volleyball community there is awesome!
4.80 (49 reviews) (~5.28 km from centre)
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Charlotte Beach
Park
👍 Cute little beach to sit by the water, relax for a little bit and look at the skyline. PLEASE remember to pick up your trash before you leave!!!
4.80 (41 reviews) (~3.45 km from centre)
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River View Park
Park
👍👍 Very beautiful park that you can see an awesome view of Manhattan! I wish I had more time there, so I have a great long walk!
4.80 (40 reviews) (~5.45 km from centre)
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Pepsi-Cola Park
Park
👍👍 Very cute park rest area. It's got the million dollar manhattan view and the east river following through. There's lots of greenery and sitting area to just take in the nature. The sign itself is so cool.
4.80 (34 reviews) (~1.87 km from centre)
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The Lake Viewing Area
Park
👍👍 Beautiful area with boats and views
4.80 (33 reviews) (~2.76 km from centre)
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Beacon Park
Park
👍👍 Nice place
4.80 (32 reviews) (~7.71 km from centre)
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Weehawken Pier
Park
4.80 (32 reviews) (~3.56 km from centre)
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Weehawken Waterfront Pershing Circle
Park
👍👍 Great little park with live entertainment during the summers. There's a Pokemon gym and several pokestops nearby. Also a Greek seafood restaurant.
4.80 (30 reviews) (~3.7 km from centre)
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Charles B. Stover Bench
Park
👍👍 My wife and I were married here on a beautiful, blue sky day in May. With the Shakespeare Garden below and the Belvedere Castle above it was magical! My wife hid in the castle until the time. She came down the stairs and presented on the landing...beautiful! Our parents and older guests sat on...
4.80 (29 reviews) (~3.44 km from centre)
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Mill Rock Park
Nature preserve
👍👍 A very underrated city park that is often overshadowed by the other more well-known parks. You'll find very few tourists and no cyclists. The beaches are never crowded. The best time to visit is probably in the dead of night.
4.80 (27 reviews) (~4.88 km from centre)
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Marina Park
Park
4.80 (24 reviews) (~5.33 km from centre)
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Pier A Park
Park
4.80 (23 reviews) (~4.15 km from centre)
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550 Madison Public Atrium
Park
😠 My family and I were expelled from the park at 550 Madison Ave for setting up a birthday picnic for our 1 year old son and some other young families. We carefully abided by the park rules, such as no music and no littering, and even came to the park the prior day to ask permission. A very kind secur...
4.80 (23 reviews) (~1.39 km from centre)
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Gansevoort Beach
Park
👍👍 Finally a clean,(artificial) beach like playground easily accessible for nyer and visitors
4.80 (20 reviews) (~2.85 km from centre)
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 Liberty Lawn
Park
4.80 (19 reviews) (~6.59 km from centre)
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