Suggestions for Field near New York

Compass • April 21, 2014The 15 acres of lush green fields used to actually house sheep, but now is a haven for sunbathers and picnics.

Mandola Joe • September 20, 2011Just re-opened to the public; if all you remember is a vast field of dirt, c'mon over and see it now! (Those tracks are from a lawnmower; yes, that field is now a beautiful lawn.)

Lloyd G. • April 9, 2015While it may be crowded in the summer, it's the perfect escape from the crazy that is NYC.

Lauren G. • May 7, 2010Get here early on summer weekends. It gets packed pretty quickly!

Daniel K. • February 3, 2015One of the best places to go snow sledding or grab your lunch and take a seat and watch others test their skills!

Ryan A. • September 27, 2014One of the better outdoor venues. Keeps things intimate with a relatively small crowd. Great food options but the beers are too small.

Jessie C. • September 20, 2011It is about a 10-minute walk from the tram and subway. Take Main St. for a slightly faster trip or walk along the East River for the views.

Randi H. • August 19, 2010Go to Illumination Lawn during a weekday if possible. You can have the entire place to yourself for a bit.

Lawrence A. • June 4, 2013Great spot for outside lunching...

Village Voice • November 11, 2011Winner of Best Place To Play Pick Up Soccer in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Show up and look for someone with colored bibs for teams.

Serena P. • June 9, 2012Don't picnic under the giant knobby tree. You will get shat upon by a lot of tiny birds.

$h0wT!m3 M. • August 24, 2010They are taking apart the turf to build a new field.

Evan S. • November 15, 2011Great for running, great view with the leaves off the trees but you will need to pick the rocks out of your running shoes

Linh N. • July 19, 2013Has a water fountain.

Chris B. • March 7, 2013great fields - beautiful view. can e super windy.

Anthony S. • August 11, 2013So many fields for you to do stuff. Great place to bring the family to.

Michael F. • July 12, 2016This is my all time favorite place in the city. There are baseball fields, lots of green lawns, a Shakespeare garden, and awesome paved loop that you can run or bike on. There's a pool too!!!

TEV N. • October 9, 2012Enjoyable throughout the entire year, this park claims an amphitheater, bike paths, playgrounds, sports fields, gardens, children’s water playgrounds, and walking paths.

Summer • June 9, 2011Features: Astro turf field, kids water park, mini golf course, skate park, volleyball courts, lounge area for viewing at the end of the pier

jake f. • September 24, 2012it's happening! next leg of the park is opening this fall, including 3 soccer fields, BBQ's, picnic tables, playground, a promenade and fishing pier.

Kirill K. • May 10, 2016Amazing park with a terrific view on Brooklyn Bridge and Financial District. There you can find fantastic soccer fields and basketball playgrounds

Gordy B. • April 1, 2015Quite often this spot's got swarmed with tourists pilgriming to Strawberry Fields. Sometimes you can even accidentally spot Yoko Ono out there...

sia • November 27, 2012adidas holds an annual soccer tournament here, but watching kids and adults play on the field any day is fun:

EchoDA • March 1, 2012The old tracks peep through the grass and the plants while you walk on this incredible piece of landscape. By James Corner Field Operations and DS+R, the park perfectly connects past and future of NYC

Jacqueline W. • December 21, 2011This quiet little park nestled near the Museum of Natural history is perfect for a summer night... Major fireflies in the fields and a great dog park to boot!

Compass • April 18, 2014Carl Schurz Park is a perfect place to relax for those who look for grassy areas outside of Central Park. A small field is perfect for sunbathicng or reading and a dog park lets pets run around.

Compass • July 23, 2013The long narrow park between Chrystie and Forsyth Street has a soccer field, basketball court, and dozens of benches for casual hangouts.

L. T. • June 9, 2015A beautiful, wide-open field with fabulous views. Go for a picnic and bring your blanket and camera!

Edward D. • August 19, 2018This park started out as a Potter’s field in the 1700’s. Don’t look for Madison Square Garden, cuz it’s nowhere near here. Really nice oasis in the city.

Hope Anne N. • July 3, 2011Trufax: Did you know there are 20,000 people buried under the park? It used to be a potter's field, and a dumping ground for bodies during the yellow fever epidemic of 1793.