Nature/ Wildlife Areas in New York City

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Nature & Wildlife Areas in New York City

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  • Louis F
    Altus, OK898 contributions
    Nice little spot in Central park where you can avoid the crowds. Only saw a handful of people while in there and there were plenty of places to sit and relax.
    Written 8 May 2023
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  • misopiso88
    Seattle, WA27,582 contributions
    A wonderful, large park just to the East of Sugar Hill in Upper Manhattan. Beautiful trees and a giant swimming pool that wasn't open when we were there but looks like an amazing resource for the neighborhood. Highly recommend if you are nearby!
    Written 25 April 2021
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  • Justin W
    Hasbrouck Heights, NJ3,306 contributions
    Don't miss the West Harlem Piers Park at the end of 125th Street near the new extension of the Columbia Campus. It has the most breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the Palisades, the coolest breezes on a hot day and a nice place to sit down.

    There is some interesting art work in the park that you should see and it is a nice place to take your lunch and eat it by the river. It is just a nice place to relax and enjoy the views.
    Written 6 July 2020
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  • Justin W
    Hasbrouck Heights, NJ3,306 contributions
    Muscota Marsh is a natural cove developed by Columbia University and the City of New York and sits on the edge of Inwood Hill Park. Landscaped with native grasses and trees it attracts all sorts of wild life and acts as a natural cleansing agent to river water that passes through.

    It is a very picturesque place with trees surrounding the cove and the Columbia University Rowing Team buildings on the other side so you can watch the team practice during the season.

    It is a place of calm and tranquility in a very busy City and should not be missed when visiting Inwood Hill Park.
    Written 27 June 2020
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