Est. 2026 · New York City
Your comprehensive guide to parks and public spaces across all five boroughs
New York County
From Central Park to hidden pocket parks, Manhattan is home to over 178 public parks and green spaces, plus 362 privately owned public spaces (POPS). Use the filters and search below to explore them all.
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Corrections and Updates. We strive to keep all park information accurate and up to date. If you notice an error or have updated information about a park or public space, we welcome corrections through our Contact Us page or by emailing [email protected].
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Measures Taken. NYC Park Guide has implemented the following measures to support accessibility: semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy, sufficient color contrast ratios between text and background colors, keyboard navigability for all interactive elements including menus, overlays, and forms, descriptive alt text for meaningful images, responsive design that adapts to various screen sizes and zoom levels, and clear, consistent navigation across all pages.
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Known Limitations. While we strive for full accessibility, some content on the Site may not yet meet all accessibility standards. Known limitations include certain dynamically generated content within park detail overlays that may not be fully announced by all screen readers, some third-party advertising content that is outside our direct control, and embedded map content from third-party providers. We are actively working to address these limitations.
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Continuous Improvement. Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our Site for accessibility compliance, incorporate accessibility testing into our development process, and stay informed about evolving standards and best practices. This statement will be updated as we make improvements to the Site.
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