James J Walker Park — Attraction in New York

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 just chill midday.

Sometimes when I clock out of the matrix and walk by after work, I'll see grown adults playing soccer or softball under the lights. Idk why, but that always makes me happy. Adults doing what they used to do as kids to bring them joy. I think we need to reconnect with that more than we typically do. Life doesn't have to be as complicated as we make it.

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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 park. The park is adjacent to St. Luke’s Place, a picturesque street lined with classic townhouses, making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Its proximity to vibrant Greenwich Village adds to its appeal as a quiet escape amidst 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 Hudson also now that I think about it, which is kind of a trip, and sometimes the high school has battle of the bands and there's usually a lot of construction noises but then there's the library, which, weirdly, is very very very...