Solar One Environmental Education Center at Stuyvesant Cove Park — Attraction in New York

Living in Murray Hill, the northern end of this park served as our entryway for frequent bike trips around Manhattan, serving as a north/south route along the East River. Once you get into Stuy Town area, the paths open up to beautiful fields and plenty of activities on warmer days.

As others note, Stuyvesant Cove Park's nice landscaping helps further the separation and tranquility from the FDR and the rest of the city. If you're on foot, there are some really nice meandering paths, but cyclists are limited to the straight and wide path along the water's edge.

If you live on the East Side and like to bike, definitely make your way over to...

With plenty of chill choices for New York City locals and tourist to choose from. The well maintained and breath of fresh air styled Stuyvesant Cove gets a five star rating from yours truly. With the stellar views of the rising sun as it kisses the East River as it does. The grandness of the Edward Koch, Queensboro bridge, in addition to the 34th Street boat basin heliport with copters, planes both landing and taking off. The grand views of the newly resurrected Long Island City and east Brooklyn cityscape. Who could ask for...

The Summer Concert Series presented by The Stuyvesant Park Cove Association started late June. On Tuesday, Eden and I walked to SCP to listen to the Wayne Henderson Group play jazz. We sat by the water where the ferry operates and runners go back and forth. The music was enjoyable and the singer had an incredible voice. There was a breeze which kept us fairly cool despite the heat. Five more sessions of a variety of music...