I love sitting in Central Park on the Great Lawn! It's so much fun to sit on the grass with your shoes off in the middle of the greatest city on Earth. Usually I take a great book and just relax and people watch (best people-watching location too!).
I also enjoy Carl Shulz park this time of year. It's right next to the river and is such a relaxing place for a walk. It even has a dog run for your pup.

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