Park sights in New York City
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Bryant Park
Nestled behind the grand New York Public Library building is this lovely square of green – once a patch of squalor, referred to as ‘Needle Park’ throughout the ’80s – where local Midtown workers gather for lunchtime picnics on warm afternoons. Among its offerings are impressive skyscraper views, European-style coffee kiosks, the Brooklyn-constructed, French-inspired Le Carrousel offering rides for $2, and frequent special events, from readings to concerts. This is where the famed Fashion Week tent goes up every winter, and is also the site of the wonderful, outdoor Bryant Park Summer Film Festival, which packs the lawn with post-work crowds lugging cheese-and-wine picnics…
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Carl Schurz Park
The placid Carl Schurz Park is the oldest community-based volunteer park association in the city, and it’s long been a favorite spot for a stroll along the East River, or to glimpse the blooming garden grounds of Gracie Mansion, the 1799 country residence of wealthy local merchant Archibald Gracie that was appropriated by the city in 1896; since 1942, when Fiorello La Guardia moved in, this is where New York’s mayors have lived – with the exception of the extremely wealthy Mayor Bloomberg, who already has his own plush city digs, thank you very much. To join one of the house tours (adult/student & child/senior $7/free/4), which take place on Wednesdays at 10am, 11am, 1pm …
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Liberty State Park
A less crowded approach to the Statue of Liberty is via Liberty State Park, which can be reached by car, taxi or a combination of the PATH train and light rail in New Jersey; call or check the website for details.
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