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Sure, New York has a reputation of being a gritty city full of movers and shakers, hustling and bustling from one block to the next. And if all of this city’s clichés were true it probably wouldn’t be the best place to bring the kids. But for every fearless taxi driver barreling down the cavernous city streets there are dozens of eager educators and despite all of the big crowds in Midtown there are quiet street corners are always a mere blocks away. Just as the city is the quintessential concrete jungle, so too is it a haven for some of the worlds most magnificent and expansive urban green spaces. New York City is indeed a wonderful place to visit with children, and its parks should be the first stop. Nearly every New York Habitat apartment lies a mere steps from one of the countless public green spaces New York has to offer.
New York City public parks act as children’s museums, libraries and entertainment venues all summer long. The open spaces of urban parks are always a safe and fun place to bring children but in New York they are truly the place to be. The city runs a wide array of free events from the first days of spring to the last warm day of autumn. The city’s most famous parks, most notably Manhattan’s Central and Bryant Parks and Brooklyn’s Prospect Park employ their own event staffs, have their own websites listing events and hold workshops, concerts, and cultural events virtually every day. Even the city’s smallest parks get in on the fun and welcome events that are educative and fun for children young and old. And if getting involved in an organized event doesn’t suit your fancy, families can always come to the park, have a picnic and play games with their children on the open grass.
-This cozy 2-bedroom vacation rental in Upper West Side (NY-4177) has plenty of space for a small family and is steps from the wide expanse of Central Park.
-This 2-bedroom rental apartment in Borough Park, Brooklyn (NY-14217) offers visitors a taste of the city’s rejuvenated borough, all while being a close distance to Prospect Park, and a subway ride into Manhattan.
What events do you look forward to seeing this summer in one of New York City’s Parks?
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June 3rd, 2009 at 2:07 pm
I know a Park in Queens, Astoria Park. This is a wonderful park where you can have a wonderful view of the Upper East Side. Also you can see all the Amtrak trains which are going toward the Boston ans Canada.
June 3rd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
I try to take my kids for a play date at least twice a week during the summer to one of the parks, especially the many in Central Park. They absolutley love it and look forward to their time out of the apartment.
June 4th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
This vacational rental in Brooklyn looks really wonderful. This is exactly the type of decror that I like. I would be a great apartment to rent for a few days.
June 6th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Parks are really nice, and a good way for kids to get exercise. Also staying in a nice vacation rental can put you in closer proximity to the park.
June 8th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Children are simply meant to have joy in their lives and what great advantage it is to have all these Parks in New York City brusting with nature that allow them the pleasure to play in God’s many gardens.
June 8th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
There’s a little carousel in Bryant Park that plays French music, Edith Piaf! You should see the smiles on the kids faces and their parents. I believe that the parents are enjoying this more than their kids.
June 22nd, 2009 at 1:14 pm
There’s some great activities going on in Madison square Park for kids. Also there’s some great burgers that can be had right in the park.
September 21st, 2009 at 9:59 pm
I have always dreamed of living in New York City, the only problem is where to live in New York lucky for though I came across this post on the internet.