Named after a local leader Huge McLaughlin, McLaughlin Park is located right in the middle of a bustling city. It features a playground, a baseball field, basketball and handball courts, and some fitness equipment. The oak and maple trees here provide ample shade to the visitors at this urban park.
Located in Prospect Park, Nethermead is a vast expanse of green meadow. In this meadow sits the Music Pagoda which was rebuilt in 1971. Until the year 1968, this space was offered to host music events. In the north of this open space lies the urban forest Ravine and in the south sits the scenic Prospect Park Lake. Nature lovers can relax at this meadow and explore the various trails that lead to other attractions like Lookout Hill, Fallkill Falls and Cleft Ridge Span.
City Hall Park
Since 1653, City Hall Park has been a center of civic activity in New York. Serving as a home for rebels during the Colonial era and housing several important government buildings, this park now provides a tranquil space amid the hustle and bustle of the city. Major institutions such as New York City Hall, New York City Department of Education and the infamous Tweed Courthouse are all nestled on this block which extends to Chambers Street. Inside the park itself, you will find monuments, fountains and statues of personalities who played an integral role in the city's history. Otherwise, this tranquil park bustles every afternoon with government employees, newlyweds who visit the courthouse nearby, and tourists who come for a short stroll. Self-proclaimed gourmets come here to shop at the farmer's market held from March to December.
Oasis Park
