Manhattan
Try Riverside Park or the river piers farther south. Hudson River Park map.
Outdoors / Recreation
NYC parks, bike paths and recreation
Find NYC waterfront rides, neighborhood parks, and outdoor ideas across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.
Ride or walk along the Hudson
Start with our Riverside Park and Hudson River Greenway guide. Choose a short section if you have limited time and check advisories before riding.
Get outdoors in all five boroughs
Brooklyn
Walk or ride to Prospect Park, or follow the waterfront through Brooklyn Bridge Park. Prospect Park visitor info.
Queens
Walk the Flushing Meadows Corona Park paths near the Unisphere. NYC Parks visitor info.
The Bronx
Plan a visit to Van Cortlandt Park or the waterfront at Pelham Bay Park. NYC Parks visitor info.
Staten Island
Explore the Greenbelt and choose a route by distance and terrain. Greenbelt trails.
Play beach volleyball in NYC
Beach Volleyball NYC is a local community that has played on sand courts at Central Park, Hudson River Park’s Pier 25 and Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6. If you’d like to join during a visit, check the group’s site and confirm the date, court and skill level before heading out.
Join a local group
Try a pickup game, photo walk or board-game night during your trip. See how to find a group that welcomes visitors in our NYC Meetup guide.
Before you go
Check whether cycling is permitted on your chosen path, whether a park facility is open, and which sections have accessible entrances.