When all sections are complete, the High Line will be a mile-and-a-half-long elevated park, running through the West Side neighborhoods of the Meatpacking District, West Chelsea and Clinton/Hell’s Kitchen. The park will feature an integrated landscape, combining meandering concrete pathways with naturalistic plantings. Fixed and movable seating, lighting, and special features will also be included in the park.

The High Line is located on Manhattan’s West Side. Section 1 of the High Line, which opened to the public on June 2009, runs from Gansevoort Street to 20th Street.  The entire park will run from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to 34th Street, between 10th & 11th Avenues.

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You can find Urban Park Rangers at Ranger Stations and Nature Centers in all the parks of NYC.  Rangers facilitate free hikes, campouts, canoe outings, fishing outings, bird tours, and workshops that enhance your outdoor skills – all offered in your neighborhood and across the city.  You can also sign up to receive their free Outdoors in NYC newsletter to keep up-to-date.

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Riverside Park stretches four miles from 72nd to 158th Streets along the Hudson River and offers some of the most spectacular views and relaxing settings. Check out the free events and facilities.

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Receive emails from NYC Department of Parks & Recreation for events and information catered exactly to your interests.

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Come see the public garden and culture center in the Bronx with gorgeous views of the Hudson River. It is open year round. There are 28 acres of gardens, grounds, and woodland. In addition, free garden tours begin at the Perkins Visitor Center every Sunday at 2:15pm.

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Free every day, the grounds are open from dawn to dusk and include different gardens.

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New York City’s largest remaining tract of undisturbed farmland and is only working historical farm in the city. The 47-acres includes historic farm buildings, a greenhouse complex, livestock, farm vehicles and implements, planting fields, an orchard and herb garden. Free except on special event days.

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The park contains many different gardens within its 39 acres, including a bee garden. The gardens are open Tuesdays through Sundays year round and is always free.

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Propect Park’s 585-acre is located in the heart of Brooklyn and features the 90-acre Long Meadow, the 60-acre Lake, and Brooklyn’s only forest. Check out the free events and free wifi. There are also free bird-watching and “Discovery Tours”.

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The largest NYC park is Pelham Bay Park at 2,700 acres and admission is always free. The park holds many free events.

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