Large-scale sculpture & multimedia installations in a park built on a former landfill site.

Waterfront Tuscan restaurant in  Wagner Park with Statue of Liberty views from its spacious patio.

Bucolic half-block gathering spot with benches, a garden & ample kids' play areas under broad trees.

Relaxed outlet providing French-influenced light fare in a rustic-chic space that has a patio.

Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson.

Understated, brick-walled wine bar with an Italian shared-plates menu & brick-oven thin-crust pizza.

Cabanas & views go with cocktails & French-influenced bites at this heated, glassed-in rooftop spot.

Neighborhood eatery with an intimate feel serving a New American menu paired with cocktails & wine.

4-6PM Everyday, $8 Wine, $10 Cocktails, $4 Beers

This stylish, open-air cocktail spot overlooking the East River features burgers & bar bites.

A traditional Sichuan menu paired with wine & cocktails is complemented by 1930s Shanghai decor.

Trendy bar on the rooftop of the AC Hotel featuring cocktails & bites, plus a terrace & city views.

Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

Looking for a relaxing afternoon in the park?