Brooklyn Bridge Park
A waterfront walk with Manhattan across the water. Come for a change of pace, a stretch of lawn or the view from the piers.
Outdoors New York
A waterfall and pocket-sized garden create a short, restorative Midtown pause.
Make the mapped location part of your walking route. The managing authority’s visitor information has current access notices and details for individual entrances.
Practical details last checked 21 Sept 2026
217 East 51st Street, New York
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217 East 51st Street
Open location in Maps (opens in a new tab)A waterfront walk with Manhattan across the water. Come for a change of pace, a stretch of lawn or the view from the piers.
Gardens and a different angle on the streets below. Follow as much of the elevated park as you feel like, with no entry fee.
A free Midtown pause behind the New York Public Library. Bring a book, find a chair and look up at the buildings around you.
Choose a section rather than trying to cover everything: woodland paths, lakes and open lawns give Manhattan many different outdoor moods.