Riverside Park

"Surrounded by concrete and skyscrapers all day, you might not realize that there is an expansive green space running along the water just blocks away." Full review

"This waterside spot, running north on the Upper West Side and banked by the Hudson River from 59th to 158th Sts, is lusciously leafy." Full review

"One of New York City’s eight official scenic landmarks, Riverside Park is a haven of natural beauty and recreation in one of the nation’s most vibrant urban centers." Full review

"This scenic four-mile waterfront park extends from 72nd to 158th Streets along the Hudson River in the Upper West Side of Manhattan." Full review

"This four mile stretch of land along the West Side includes baseball and softball fields, basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds and more." Full review

"Riverside Park stretches along the River Hudson, from 72nd Street to 155th Street, and gives an idea of what the Manhattan Island might have been before its urban conquest." Full review

"A park lining the Hudson River.By Sarah Purkrabek , AFAR Contributor." Full review

"Riverside Park has always had one advantage over Central Park: glorious river views. Many of the garden-laced promenades make the most of these vistas, as does the lovely boat basin" Full review