This parkland is dedicated to the memory of those soldiers from Elmhurst who lost their lives serving in World War I. A World War I-era howitzer on...
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Center Blvd Between 50 Avenue and 54 Avenue,
Queens, NY
This waterfront park was until recently an abandoned post-industrial area in Long Island City. Transformed into a space that offers fun and relaxat...
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Queens Blvd. bet. 65 Pl. and the BQE,
Woodside, NY
The namesake of this park is James A. Sherry (1889-1955), the Chief Park Administrator under former Parks Commissioner Robert Moses (1889-1981). Fo...
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Woodside Ave. bet. 54 St. and 56 St.,
Woodside, NY
Although the park received its name by local law in 1971, its eponymous monument has stood on the site since 1923. During the first World War, Brit...
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Dog Runs: Dog runs are large, fenced-in areas for dogs to exercise unleashed. Created with the expertise of a Parks Department landscape architect ...
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In 1989 the City Council renamed this park for a community leader who gave her life in the fight to rid her block of drug dealers. A long-time resi...
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Designated Off-Leash Areas: Certain park areas allow dogs to be off-leash from the time the park opens until 9 a.m. AND from 9 p.m. until the park ...
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North Henry Street and Driggs Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY
Designated Off-Leash Areas: Certain park areas allow dogs to be off-leash from the time the park opens until 9 a.m. AND from 9 p.m. until the park ...
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In 1889 the City of Brooklyn acquired the land for a park on a site bounded by Monitor and Russell Streets, Nassau and Driggs Avenues. Winthrop Par...
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Designated Off-Leash Areas: Certain park areas allow dogs to be off-leash from the time the park opens until 9 a.m. AND from 9 p.m. until the park ...
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This waterfront park was until recently an abandoned post-industrial area in Long Island City. Transformed into a space that offers fun and relaxa...
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This playground honors George F. Torsney (1896-1942), World War I veteran, New York State Assembly Member, and supporter of parks and playgrounds f...
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Morningside Avenue between 114th Street and 119th Street,
New York, NY
A narrow strip that stretches 13 blocks through the neighborhoods of Harlem and Morningside Heights, Morningside Park blends dramatic landscaping w...
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A park equally valued and cherished in Greenpoint and Williamsburg, McCarren Park is the site of endless games of kickball, soccer, baseball, bocce...
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1 Ave., FDR Dr., bet. E. 111 St. and E. 114 St.,
New York, NY
Although only a few blocks long, this friendly neighborhood park is packed to the brim with things to do. On busy days, runners circle the track ...
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Lorimer Street between Montrose Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY
This park honors Frances Hamburger Sternberg (1920-1990), a New York native and active Brooklyn community member who contributed extensively to the...
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East End Av To East River, E 84 St To E 90 St,
New York, NY
This picturesque park, partially hidden along the East River, is one of the city's best-concealed secrets. A stroll along the promenade provides be...
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North 12th Street, Driggs Avenue and Union Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY
Designated Off-Leash Areas: Certain park areas allow dogs to be off-leash from the time the park opens until 9 a.m. AND from 9 p.m. until the park ...
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Van Cortlandt Ave. East, Resevoir Oval E,
Bronx, NY
This playground is located in the northwest quadrant of a 19.7-acre recreational facility built on the former site of a reservoir. On May 1, 1887 t...
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