Harlem River Drive Greenway — Attraction in New York

This is a very lovely park that’s right along the Harlem River. While it’s not very wide and it’s flanked by a parkway there is never very much traffic so it’s a pretty quiet spot.

The whole park is filled with Cherry Blossoms 🌸 so it’s spectacular in the spring.

There is a well used bike path and a Citi bike station at the top of the park along with the boat house and bird refuge.

All in all...

I didn't get to enjoy this Greenway but I did experience it the hard way. The skies opened up and dumped sheets of rain onto the city. This caused the entire Harlem River to close down making us park and become spectators to the lucky ones that decided to ride their bikes and electric mopeds on this Greenway. I was jealous of their aura of freedom on their face. Minus 4 stars for...

I'm very thankful for this Greenway that coasts down the island of Manhattan along the Harlem River! It even has a special lane designated for micromobility devices and such. There are a couple of pot holes, but nothing you can't manage if you keep your eyes ahead of you and stay attentive. It's a great way to get to 168th Street from 225th Street without the...