Sherman Creek — Attraction in New York

Don't let this park's unassuming location fool you. Nestled between the bustling Harlem River Drive and the actual Harlem River, it's a hidden gem that even Google Maps can't quite pinpoint.

You enter the park at the intersection of Dykman Street and 10th Avenue. There, you will find a Citibike station if you want to ride, but I suggest visiting both Sherman Creek Park and the adjacent Smugglers Cove, so walk around a bit before you commit to riding a bike.

Sherman Creek offers several small winding paths that will take you through manicured gardens to the river and open up to a tidal bridge extending over the Harlem River. If you are lucky, you will see one of the Great Egrets who likes to hang out in the marsh or one of the Red Tail Hawks who landed on the boat house during our visit.

The extraordinary Spring treat is the Cherry and Apple Blossom trees that line the river walk. There are dozens of different kinds, and they don't all bloom simultaneously, so you can likely come back a second time to see other trees in bloom.

The bike path continues south at least as far as Highbridge. We did not go the full length, but many bikers seem to be making their way through on a longer journey.

The park is small, so one shouldn't plan on making a day of it, but Highbridge Park is right there, and Inwood Park is a short walk away, so if you were feeling adventurous, you could actually hit three city parks...

Great place to sit and enjoy the breeze, waterfront and the greenery. I often have my lunch there and then walk along the path towards Swindler Cove. Plenty of ducks, geese, squirrels, raccoons and...

Always pretty. Great hideaway spot. A secret garden of sorts. Tiny so measure your expectations. Unfortunately the gates are still closed and there is no reopening date as of...