Rainey Park — Attraction in New York

The park is wedged between Costco and industrial building. The area of the park is small but has a great view of Roosevelt island. It has biking lane and a playground with two slides nested on a large and small humps and a climbing wall. It has swings, summertime the sprinklers are on, making the slides very wet affair. The playground area was once great, but poor maintenance and neglect left the soft surface around the slides, full of holes and patches. The slides are fast so be careful, you don't want your kid to be flying out as a champagne cork. I never understood why there is a climbing molds around the slides, making a fall and a tumble down the hill very dangerous. I would say that this park is best suited for a quiet time at a bench next to the river facing Roosevelt island. Book or a good company are always a great option. A lot of dogs walk their owners all time of...

If you are looking for a picnic location, Rainey Park offers plenty of space for one. The views of Roosevelt Island and Manhattan are quite nice. I was actually able to order pizza from the nearby Roma Pizza and Pasta restaurant and they delivered successfully within a reasonable amount of time. The softball field is not maintained anymore and should not be used as such; when I applied for a permit to play softball here, the Parks Department did not grant me one. The basketball hoops are not great, but they are adequate and playable. Rainey Park is very popular among dog-owners on early...

This park has lots of potential to be a welcoming, inviting spot - waterside views of Manhattan, open green space, a fun kids play area, a baseball diamond, a sprinkler, basketball court, and restroom facilities. It's also a "no barbeque, no open fire" space, HOWEVER, when I visited, there were at least six portable grills going on the premises in violation of this policy. This, plus a general feel of deteriorating, unkept facilities and grounds have the park a "rundown" feeling throughout. This park has lots of potential but needs some protective attention from the NY Parks...