Nolan Park
Located on the Governor’s Island within the Manhattan borough, Nolan Park is a lush green four-acre (1.61 hectares) recreation facility for locals and tourists alike. It is easily accessible by a ferry and is surrounded by 19th-century houses and buildings all painted in bright yellow color. It is a great place for a day picnic with your family or friends.
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This diminutive park located in between 106th and 107th Streets bordered by Broadway and West End Avenue is dedicated to Ida and Isador Straus, two prominent New Yorkers who perished upon the RMS Titanic that fateful April night. The manicured space is maintained by the Friends of Straus Park and it provides a nice respite when shopping or walking around West End Avenue.
Once a radio transmission tower, now a recreational park, the WNYC Transmission Park adorns natural beauty with its spectacular waterfront location and green spaces. Opened in 2012, the park provides ample of recreational activities for children as well as adults. A separate play area for the kids, the park also has designated spaces for fishing, seating and walking. Excellent for spending time with the family, you can also enjoy the magnificent view of the Manhattan skyline and East River.
