Best places: Memorial parks in New York, United States

Reflecting pools honoring those killed in the 9/11 terror attacks & 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

Monuments & exhibits around the former foundations of the World Trade Center destroyed on 9/11.

Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.

Black-&-white mosaic memorial dedicated to John Lennon, the Beatles singer assassinated in 1980.

Sculpture, containing stones from each of Ireland's counties, in remembrance of the Irish Famine.

👍👍 It took everything in me to visit this area. I literally had to get my nerves under control. I'm quite happy I decided to return with my husband by my side. The last time I visited the World Trade Center was days after the buildings fell and the smell still haunts me. Returning here gives everyone...

👍👍 The NYC AIDS Memorial Park at St. Vincent's Triangle is a poignant and inspiring tribute that pays homage to the countless lives affected by the AIDS epidemic. Situated in the heart of New York City's Greenwich Village, this memorial park offers a serene and contemplative space that encourages refle...

This waterfront memorial dedicated to Staten Islanders lost on 9/11 frames where the towers stood.

Plaza featuring a reflecting fountain, honor plaques & other tributes to city Vietnam War veterans.

Callery pear tree that was severely damaged during the 9/11 terror attacks & then rehabilitated.

Tree-filled park with an open grassy area & monument honoring Reverend Dr. Samuel Parkes Cadman.

Plaza & inscribed pillars honoring the 4,601 American servicemen who died in the Atlantic in WWII.

👍👍 We love it here, so relaxing and our dogs love it here too. Luckily we live across the street from it, 100% recommend.

👍 Nice good clean park. Had a court for basketball and fields for American football and or soccer. No water fountains though. The bathrooms appear to be closed.

👍👍 My wonderful and amazing daughter Lily Maria.

Native plant meadow & pollinator habitat on the site of a formal Naval Hospital Cemetery.

👍👍 Fantastic historical marker that for Titanic aficionados is a place of high interest. As noted on the plaque, this lighthouse has been moved from its original location. A visitor to New York will also find the pier 54 very interesting as this is where Titanics survivors were set ashore.

👍👍 A 9/11 memorial especially for the firefighters who gave their lives in action. Very lovingly and honorably designed with a view towards Manhattan. !!!Never forgotten!!! 🙏

Large cemetery & arboretum, founded in 1863, a final resting place of many notable historic figures.