The site of George Washington's farewell to his officers in 1783 is Manhattan's oldest surviving structure. Fraunces Tavern is New York's only museum dedicated to American Revolutionary War history. Read more.
Built from enormous uncut boulders—one of which is said to weigh 100 tons—Central Park's Huddlestone Arch is supported not by mortar, concrete or metal but by gravity and friction alone. Read more.
What a view! For some of the best views of the iconic Manhattan skyline, head to Sunset Park. Might we recommend going at…sunset? Read more.
On a clear day from the pier at Lemon Creek Park, you can look all the way across the Raritan Bay. Read more.
Less well known than the park to the south, Astoria Park, Ralph Demarco Park shares its neighbor's view of the Hellgate Bridge along a scenic, tree-lined path. Read more.
For a great year-round view, visit Oakland Lake, a 15,000-year-old spring-fed glacial kettle pond located in Alley Pond Park. Read more.
From the footprint of old Yankee Stadium, you can play baseball where Ruth, Gehrig, Berra, Mantle, Mattingly, and Jeter once stood, all while taking in the view of the New Yankee Stadium. Read more.
Check out "Invisible Man: a Memorial to Ralph Ellison." This sculpture honors author Ralph Ellison, who lived opposite this park.
See the sculpture of Reverend Benjamin Lowry, the long-time pastor of Zion Baptist Church.
Come see the sculpture honoring the physicist and austronaut Dr. Ronald McNair, who died in the aboard the Challenger space shuttle when it exploded in 1986.
See the sculpture of Jackie Robinson by Inge Hardison. This sculptural bust honors the athlete who in 1947 broke the "color barrier" in Major League Baseball, when he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
See the sculpture that commemorates Duke Ellington. This monumental piece depicts the composer, pianist and bandleader standing beside a concert grand, supported by nine latter-day caryatid figures.
Check out the sculpture of Frederick Douglass, honoring the the abolitionist, writer, orator, and publisher.
This biking track was home to the Olympic Cycling Trials in 1964. Today, we teach generations of future Olympians through our free Star Track Youth Cycling program. Read more.
Al Oerter Recreation Center is named for the famed Astoria athlete and 4-time Olympic gold medalist in the discus throw. Run laps on the track named for this track & field star! Read more.
Stay fit at the state-of-the-art track named after legendary Olympic coach and founder of the New York Pioneers Joseph Yancey, who served as the head coach of the Jamaican Olympic Team. Read more.
Icahn Stadium hosts both local events and many of the world's greatest runners. In 2008, Usain Bolt set the 100m world record here at the annual Grand Prix. Read more.
See Katherine Daniels' Ornamental Paths, a colorful site-specific weaving, winner of the 2012 Clare Weiss Emerging Artist Award, on display through June 2013. Read more.
South Oxford Park is an award-winning playground. Check out the cattail plant themed spray showers on hot summer days. Read more.
At Midland Beach, part of Staten Island's coastline, you can stay cool by visiting a decorative spray shower in the shape of a sea turtle. Read more.
Travers Park was recently renovated to include a beautiful new spray shower in the shape of leaves and vines for hot days. Read more.
If you’re walking around TriBeCa or nearby neighbourhoods, stop by this park. It’s a nice place to enjoy the Hudson River breeze and take a look at New Jersey on the other side of the river. Read more.
