Jun 15, 2026
New York for Outdoor Enthusiasts Who've Run Out of Things to Do in Central Park
Central Park is 843 acres and contains running loops, cycling paths, a reservoir track, tennis courts, a swimming pool, and an ice rink. It is genuinely excellent urban green space. It is also shared with the entire population of Manhattan and most of its visitors on any given weekend morning. For an outdoor-focused traveler who wants more — more distance, more terrain, more variety, or simply fewer people — New York has substantially more to offer than its most famous park. Tokyo and London ha

