Best parks and nature in New York City (US)

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Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here.

Bryant Park is a beloved, year-round New York City destination. Known as Manhattan's Town Square, the park is famous for its lush seasonal gardens, free activities, world class restrooms, and al fresco dining. Located adjacent to the New York Public Library and surrounded by iconic skyscrapers, Bryant Park is visited by more than 12 million people each year and is one of the busiest public spaces in the world.

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The Battery is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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The High Line is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

The High Line is more than a park. It’s a public space where you can view art, walk through gardens, experience a performance, savor delicious food, or just connect with friends and neighbors—while enjoying a unique perspective of the city. Built on a historic, elevated freight line, the High Line has become a world-renowned inspiration for how cities can transform industrial infrastructure into beautiful, hybrid public spaces.

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Brooklyn Bridge Par is an 85‐acre sustainable waterfront park stretching 1.3 miles along Brooklyn’s East River shoreline. Offering sweeping vistas, rich ecology, expansive piers, and vibrant programming, the waterfront park offers something for everyone. The Park is free to all and open 365 days a year.

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Liberty State Park is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

With dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Liberty State Park draws four million guests a year. Located within the park is the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, a grand setting for much of New Jersey's transportation history. A two-mile promenade, Liberty Walk, links the picnic area, interpretive center and terminal while presenting visitors with sweeping views of the Hudson River and Manhattan.

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