Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Washington Park in Brooklyn. No, I am not talking about Washington Square Park in Manhattan's Greenwich Village area (although I have covered that park!), but instead Washington Park in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood. There's a lot to do in a relatively small plot of land, and I look …
Author: Fred McNulty
Exploring Sakura Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Sakura Park looks even better in spring. Although I stopped by in midsummer, there is no question that this park looks much better in the spring, when all of the cherry blossom trees are on full display. The park itself is somewhat small, but the …
Exploring Van Cortlandt Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Van Cortlandt is bigger than Central Park. It's true - Van Cortlandt Park is New York City's third largest park; Central Park is only NYC's fifth. Although you'll find gorgeous views, fun trails, and ample athletic facilities at Van Cortlandt, the Bronx-located park itself …
Exploring Richard Tucker Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Ever visited Richard Tucker Park? Located above the 66th Street station on the 1 train, Richard Tucker Park is an oasis between the Upper West Side location of the Apple Store and the local AMC Theatre. There was ample seating and shade, and frequently a …
Exploring Sunset Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Best NYC views at Sunset Park? The friend who introduced me to Sunset Park is a Brooklyn native who argues that this is the best view of the island of Manhattan in all of New York City. Is he correct? The park itself has a …
Exploring General Grant National Memorial
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Live jazz at Grant's Tomb! If someone ever asks you "Who's buried in Grant's Tomb?", be careful - it's a trick question. You'll have to watch the video to understand why, but definitely check out General Grant National Memorial in the Morningside Heights neighborhood in …
Exploring Green-Wood Cemetery
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Strolls in Green-Wood Cemetery. As long as you are respectful and follow posted rules, most experts agree that there is nothing wrong with visiting a cemetery like you would visit a park. In fact, Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn actively encourages not just visitors, but also …
Exploring The Battery
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Nightscapes at The Battery. Located at the southernmost tip of the island of Manhattan, The Battery is a wonderful park to explore - even when it is night out! The park itself can be found between two subway stations, as well as next to the …
Exploring Saint Nicholas Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Good vibes at St. Nicholas Park. Jane August, of Jane Visits Every Museum fame (https://www.tiktok.com/@janeaugust), and I checked out both Saint Nicholas Park as well as the Hamilton Grange National Memorial, which is located in the park. Although the heat was intense, both the park and …
Exploring Dante Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Live jazz at Dante Park! Located in the Lincoln Square region of Manhattan's Upper West Side neighborhood, Dante Park is a small oasis for weary New Yorkers. Until August 31, there are free live jazz performances at Dante Park every Wednesday from noon until 1:30pm. …