Quick Summary:

  • Q: What is the most notable feature of this city's parks?
  • A: This city’s five boroughs are big on parks and recreation with an astounding 1,700+ parks and playground areas.


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1. Astoria Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Astoria Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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2. Battery Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Battery Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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3. Bronx Park

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Bronx Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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4. Bryant Park

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Bryant Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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5. Carl Schurz Park

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Carl Schurz Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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6. Central Park

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Central Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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7. Clove Lakes Park

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Clove Lakes Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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8. Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk

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Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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9. Crotona Park

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Crotona Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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10. Cunningham Park

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Cunningham Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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11. Flushing Meadows Corona Park

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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12. Forest Park

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Forest Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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13. Fort Greene Park

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Fort Greene Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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14. Fort Totten Park

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Fort Totten Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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15. Fort Washington Park

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Fort Washington Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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16. Inwood Hill Park

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Inwood Hill Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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17. Marine Park

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Marine Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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18. Pelham Bay Park

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Pelham Bay Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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19. Prospect Park

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Prospect Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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20. Riverside Park

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Riverside Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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21. The High Line

The High Line | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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22. Theodore Roosevelt Park

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Theodore Roosevelt Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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23. Van Cortlandt Park

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Van Cortlandt Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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24. Washington Square Park

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Washington Square Park | A Quick Guide to NYC Parks
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Summary & FAQ Astoria Park Battery Park Bronx Park Bryant Park Carl Schurz Park Central Park Clove Lakes Park Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk Crotona Park Cunningham Park Flushing Meadows Corona Park Forest Park Fort Greene Park Fort Totten Park Fort Washington Park Inwood Hill Park Marine Park Pelham Bay Park Prospect Park Riverside Park The High Line Theodore Roosevelt Park Van Cortlandt Park Washington Square Park

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