Hidden gems - Parks in New York, United States not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Parks in New York

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. This list contains 158 places from Park category.

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Park

👍👍 Amazing nice clean kids park

5.00 (9 reviews)

Alley Pond Park stairs

Park

👍👍 So chill. Would totally reccomend for a pleasant walk through Alley Pond Park

5.00 (8 reviews)

Glen Oaks Village Pollinator Garden

Park

👍👍 We need more places like this. It’s beautiful and a joy to look at!!

5.00 (8 reviews)

Public Place

Park

👍👍 When I saw this place then I can imagine I am in Bangladesh. It’s really best feelings for us

5.00 (6 reviews)

Harbor View Lawn

Park

👍👍 A nice green patch with inclination and a nice view. Conveniently located next to the ferry, at the end of Pier One on Brooklyn Bridge Park

4.90 (110 reviews)

Old Pier 1

Park

👍👍 One of the best views in Brooklyn park! You are effectively alone in the morning and enjoy one of the best views I could imagine

4.90 (81 reviews)

Emily Warren Roebling Plaza

Park

👍👍 Fantastic views of Manhattan. Art in the background, kitsch you can touch (Jane’s Carousel). After a tour of Dumbo, quickly head over to Juliana’s Pizza and then take the ferry to Southferry Streetport!

4.90 (74 reviews)

Oasis Park

Park

👍👍 Beautiful area to walk around. Greenery. Lots of benches to sit.

4.90 (53 reviews)

Central Park West of Reservoir

Park

👍👍 Omg, this park 🏞️ is so beautiful, if you come to visit New York. Come and visit here.

4.90 (36 reviews)

Gansevoort Peninsula

Park

👍👍 Really looking forward to this portion of Hudson River Park being completed. It will, I believe be the last large chunk with expansive pieces of public space. I'm most looking forward to the beach landing area for kayaks and paddle boards as I'm a year-round paddler and guide. This will be a great n...

4.90 (33 reviews)

Battery Park City Esplanade

Park

👍👍 Such nice relaxing little gem in the touristy crowded city. Miles of blue, some green in summer. I bet it will be lovely in fall and winter. Looking forward to it ❤️

4.90 (17 reviews)

Shooter's Island

Nature preserve

👍👍 Got shot, 10/10 would go again.

4.90 (7 reviews)

Clearview's Tail

Park

👍👍 Amazing view of sunrise. If only people stopped throwing garbage out of their cars.

4.90 (7 reviews)

Hudson River Waterfront Greenway

Park

Waterfront park with running & cycling paths, popular for watching the sun set over the Hudson.

4.80 (139 reviews)

Hunter's Point South Park Extension

Park

👍👍 The view! A stunning evening experience.

4.80 (125 reviews)

Shirley Chisholm State Park

State park

👍👍 For starters my pictures dont do this place justice. I love this park. It is so peaceful. The opening to Jamaica Bay is serene. This is an ideal place to meditate, take in nature while walk/jogging, or just sitting by the rocks and listen to the waves crashing. They also have bike giveaways periodic...

4.80 (108 reviews)

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)

Gantry Plaza State Park Recreational Dock

Park

👍👍 The most beautiful spot too view the Manhattan skyline, in my opinion.

4.80 (74 reviews)

Sutton Park

Park

👍👍 Great small park with a knock out view!

4.80 (74 reviews)

The Peninsula

Park

👍👍 Great place to take pictures of birds.

4.80 (61 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Parks in New York, United States