Hudson River Park Pier 25
Nothing is more charming than this place! Located at Pier 25 on the West Side Highway, this park offers breathtaking views of downtown Manhattan and Jersey City across the Hudson. For children, sprinklers, rock climbing, a playground, mini golf and sand boxes make it heaven on earth. There is also beach volleyball, and a soccer field here (I don't know if any random person can use or you have to be a member). They have concession stands as well. Try going later in the afternoon to catch the sunset (but then it might be too cold for sprinklers if you have young children!)
After you're done here, just walk the streets of downtown Manhattan. There are some historic landmark buildings here adjacent to modern skyscrapers. Walk down Chambers street to the east side (remember, Manhattan is very narrow down here, it'll be a 20 minute walk) and you'll be by the entrance of the Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian path and City Hall. You'll pass Oculus on the way there too.
Also, there are constant events at the different piers here. I went when there was free painting for children. Click on this link to see all the events lined up for the summer. Free fishing is a must! And so are Salsa Tuesdays on Pier 45.
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