Best Parks in New York City
6 parks in New York City, ranked by the community. Central Park currently holds the top spot (Manhattan), but rankings change as more people vote — last updated Aug 14, 2026.
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Central Park
parkManhattan
An 843-acre landscaped park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, and the most visited urban park in the country.
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Prospect Park
parkBrooklyn
Brooklyn's largest park, also designed by Olmsted and Vaux, home to a zoo, an Audubon center, and the Long Meadow.
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The High Line
parkChelsea, Manhattan
An elevated public park built on a former freight rail line, running roughly 20 blocks along Manhattan's West Side with gardens and art installations.
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Greenwich Village, Manhattan
A 9.75-acre park anchored by a marble arch that serves as the historic gathering place of Greenwich Village.
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Domino Park
parkWilliamsburg, Brooklyn
A 5-acre waterfront park built on the former Domino Sugar Refinery site, featuring an elevated walkway and East River views.
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Financial District, Manhattan
A one-acre elevated meadow and garden tucked above street level near 55 Water Street with views of the East River and Brooklyn Bridge.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best parks in New York City?
- Central Park is currently ranked #1 in New York City, according to community ranking.
- How many parks are on this list?
- There are currently 6 parks on this list.
- How is this list ranked?
- Entries are ranked by community votes — upvotes move an entry up, downvotes move it down. Anyone can add an entry, edit its blurb, or cast a vote, and this list is a wiki: rankings update live as votes come in, with no editorial gatekeeping.