Mostly sand park so come prepared. .best in the summer time around 75°+ or better has a mini river path in the middle of the park
Fun Fact: Built in 1922 and bought by Jane and David Walentas in 1984, this meticulously restored carousel just opened in September of 2011 and it is open year-round. Read more.
Take a ride on the Tram with your metrocard and enjoy some of the best views of the city – especially great at sunrise or sunset.
The cleanest, nicest bathrooms in the park are adjacent to Teardrop Park in The Solaire building, between the north end of the play area and River Terrace.Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.
Adult free zone intended for kids to learn how to play together in an unstructured fun way. Staff on hand to help facilitate. Parents, enjoy the bench!
If you're okay with riding one of fish that doesn't move up and down, you're likely to move to the front of the line.
Sit on one of the benches by the East River, toward the top of the park behind Gracie Mansion, and you'll get a cool breeze, a great view and a bit of serenity of soaking up the water vibe!
On Wednesdays it's a "Suggested Donation" day which includes everything but a camel ride. So take a personal day and spend it exploring the wild wonders of the Animal Kingdom.
Still being built, and yet, the exhibitions have already begun. The sugar cube exhibit has been drawing crowds. The state of the art building above also is showing art on the weekends. Soon to open!
Aside from exhibiting all types of media (such as fanzines, old cameras and arcade consoles), the facility also offers a 267-seat cinema with multiple weekend screenings. Read more.
The best New York-focused museum is housed in a decommissioned subway station. Make sure to see the excellent collection of vintage subway cars. Read more.
Not the most fancy aquarium, but it’s really enjoyable. Make sure you catch the sea lion show and encounter the sharks and penguins.
