When I get stressed out at work or just contemplating my purpose in this life, I always take a walk by this park up Hudson Street through the West Village. Was I really put here to sell software?

I find that walking, looking at things far away and drawing a line between myself and an object usually makes me feel better and grounds me. Things can get real testy up in this noggin sometimes.

This park has an athletic field, handball courts, a playground, and ample benches to come out and...

James J. Walker Park, located in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, is a charming green space named after the city’s 97th mayor, Jimmy Walker. The park offers a mix of recreational facilities, including basketball courts, a playground, and a baseball field. It’s also a great spot for a casual stroll or relaxation, with benches and tree-shaded paths.

One notable feature is its historical connection to St. John’s Cemetery, with some remnants still visible in the...

A totally sufficient park. Equally good for pickle ball, team sports, and smoking kush with the teens. Playground looks pretty fun. And I wish the bocce court was in better shape. But the fact that it used to be a cemetery and there are probably still people interred there is pretty rad and can make it a little spooky when you're baked and confused about the cacophony coming from all sides with the court and the field and the playground and the unending traffic from Seventh Ave, and from...