Morningside Park — Attraction in New York

Beautiful, little known park spanning UWS and Haarlem. Three physical fitness trails for beginners to fit runners. This park is a true Hidden Gem of NYC! Despite the extreme northerly location, it is still a very desirable place to live. The park is surrounded by high-rise apartment blocks, which contribute clean and modern lines to a vista which also contains the baroque architecture of St. John the Divine Church. This theophilic edifice is truly impressive in size, complexity, and sheer..."cathedral-ness"! It is partially visible from all areas of the park, in some places peeking out from behind the treeline. It is absolutely worth the effort to hike up the hill to visit. This park is well-used throughout the day, by moms/dads with strollers and especially by various canines out walking their humans in the morning and evening, along with many physically fit young people running for their health or away from aggressive panhandlers. Just kidding: the panhandlers are pretty fast and hard to outdistance! Take the B or C train to 110th Cathedral Park and have yourself a pleasant...

Morningside Park is a scenic landmark in New York City, located in the borough of Manhattan. It stretches from 110th to 123rd Streets and is bordered by Morningside Avenue and Morningside Drive. The park covers 30 acres and is known for its steep cliffs of Manhattan schist, which provide a dramatic backdrop to the lush greenery. Designed by the famous landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the park features a variety of recreational facilities, including athletic fields, playgrounds, and an arboretum. It also has historical significance, with sculptures and monuments that reflect the area’s past. The Friends of Morningside Park organization actively supports the park, advocating for its maintenance and improvement, and organizing community events. Whether for sports, relaxation, or cultural activities, Morningside Park is a cherished community space that offers a slice of nature amidst the urban...

A wonderful park in a wonderful part of town. Everyone has their own unique perspective on things, but I personally find that the Morningside area is such a great representation of the upper half of the island. When you explore the area around this beautiful park you'll find amazing and diverse architecture, culture, food, people, shops, and everything in between. While you're at the park be sure to walk up the stairs on the northwest side to the top, and follow the sidewalk south(ish - towards central park) to the statue for the best views. From there you'll be able to see the rooftops and buildings of almost all of Central and East Harlem, making it one of the very best views in all of Manhattan, and although it's wildly different from the scenery you'll get from the observation decks downtown, this one doesn't cost you a dime, and it's equally as rewarding because it gives you such a big look at what lies beyond...