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A 1.5-mile elevated public park built on a former freight rail line. Wild gardens, sculptures, and unique vantage points over the Hudson Yards, the West Side, and Chelsea. Free, year-round. Elevators at major access points for wheelchair access. Best entered at the Gansevoort end and walked north.
An 85-acre revitalized post-industrial waterfront park stretching 1.3 miles along the East River. Six piers offer everything from soccer fields to handball courts to a giant carousel. Sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Free outdoor movies in summer. Multiple food vendors and Smorgasburg pop-ups.