Bella Abzug Park — Attraction in New York

The park has a nice kids area discretely seperated from the other area which can have some shady characters handing around. There is a public bathroom, something you don't see too much and it's kept quite clean and monitored for illegal activities. One Sunday, I watched as a user of some illicit drug was arrested after the park ranger called NYPD. Rangers who keep the park clean apparently can perform citizens' arrest. Talk about a tough job.

This park which honors a wonderful woman who represented NYC in numerous legislative bodies is the home of the new 7 train western terminal entrance. Be aware the elevators which drop you to 250 feet BELOW the surface of the Earth inherently have break downs ... So one of the two ways in and out can be limited in it's ability to get you to the train and 9 times our if the ten.. it will be the seemingly forgotten 35st side that is troubled.

Back to the park which is also the "front yard" to the honey comb thing (I forgot it's name) that is the centerpiece to the public area in Hudson Yards. And while there is no fast food or sit down restaurants at this time, food trucks including pot-corn marijuana and other special NYC delights can be found around and on the 3 city block park. Seating is plenty but charging stations for a phone or laptop are not. A working outlet is a gift from almighty God. (Along with public bathrooms, finding a place to recharge electronics remain a hurculean task in NYC). And, no, there is no power outlet for the public in the bathroom either. Very nice place to sit and relax while exploring the newest neighborhood...

First time to the vessel. Had a great time, loads of walking the stairs throughout the structure (there is an elevator for the disabled). You will need a ticket to enter and if ordered far enough in advance, they're free but timed. Flex tickets, where you can enter at anytime during the day, are $10/person. This was a great option for my family so we didn't feel rushed and tied down by a time restraint. The Hi Line is near by, so we walked from West 14th street to the vessel. It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon, so there were lots of people throughout both places. Bring comfortable shoes, preferably sneakers, if you plan to do all 8 floors. Once at the top, there are views of the hudson river, the train yard as well as other buildings in the area. There is a mall across from the vessel with various stores and Neiman Marcus as the anchor. Walked through the mall as well. Found a lovely respite on the 3rd level ( down the hall from Shake shack - which was packed as usual) it's called 3den (Eden). For $6/person, you can relax in their space for 30mins, use their facilities (nice and clean), get some water, coffee, tea and even bring your food in from the outside and eat there. It was a nice place just to catch your breath from the walking. We had a great time and will...

Bella Abzug Park is a three block long rectangle of park space in Manhattan. Located between 34th and 36th Streets just north of the Hudson Yards complex, it provides a few blocks of respite from the hustle of the city. It is primarily a passive park with plentiful shade, walking paths and benches, and a small playground. Its' icon however, is a series of colorful fountains in the center. The park is named after one of the late Bella Abzug, one of New York's most colorful politicians of the 1970s who was an ardent supporter of women's rights, among other causes. On a light note, many people nationally were introduced to (and remember) her for being immortalized in a classic SNL interview with hard of hearing correspondent Emily Littella, who first addressed her as "Stella" and then asked her why, upon announcing her candidacy for office, was she "throwing her cat in the ring"? A classic sketch, and she was a good...