Hudson River Park (around Pier 25)
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🥾 Hike · Manhattan
2.5 hours · Free · No reservation needed
- 🚇About 20 min by subway or carFrom Midtown · Getting there: Subway 1 to Franklin St or A/C/E to Canal St, then an 8-minute walk
- 🍼Stroller-friendlyFlat surfaces — bring the stroller
- 🌳Little shadeGreat on sunny days · Good on cool days · Handles heat · Wind-OK
- ⏱️Typical visit: 2.5 hoursBest seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall
A 4-mile waterfront park along Manhattan's west side, with Pier 25 as the heart of it for kids: a big playground, a splash area, mini golf ($) and a lawn where you can watch boats on the Hudson; walk north to Pier 51 for a water-themed playground.
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Manhattan, New York
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