Riverside Park.

In 2 Shout NY guides.

1. City

   The Best Parks in New York City

   This is the Upper West Side’s majestic, four-mile-long front yard.

   Go for: Waterfront running and biking, tennis courts, or finding a quiet bench overlooking the Hudson.

2. City

   The Upper West Side Guide

   Stretching four miles along the Hudson River, Riverside is the neighborhood's beautiful, rambling backyard.

   Go for: Waterfront views and a break from the city grid.