North Cove Marina
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Battery Park

385 S End Ave
# 7G
New York, NY 10280

Umami Y. writes: [New York]

A world away from a sticky suffocating New York summer. Those days where your skin feels like its covered with a thin film of perspiration and urban dirt, where the whole city seems to be marinating in a slurry of concrete, grime, and human…

New York Sports Club - Harlem 125th
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Harlem

2311 Frederick Douglass Blvd
New York, NY 10027

Ted S. writes: This is my new "home base," NYSC location and I have to say I like it a lot.  It is really easy to get to, only one block from the 125th ABCD stop and located right in the heart of the 125th st shopping corridor in the Magic Johnson theater building.…

B's Bikes
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - North Side

262 Driggs Ave
at the corner of Eckford
Brooklyn, NY 11222

Kaelea A. writes: I got my "I Love My Bike" bike bell here.

Super friendly staff and while I know they are serious bike enthusiasts, they are not snobs. This is usually where I go if I need parts or something looked at. But seriously, I got my "I Love My Bike" bike…

Lehman Brothers Park
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

137 W 48th St
New York, NY 10079

Irene F. writes: I eat lunch here all the time when it is warm with my coworkers. Why? Because we work across the street and it's convenient. Also, it's kinda fun to play stalk-a-table during lunch rush. No, actually, it really sucks, and lunch rush lasts 2 hours, so…

Camp Olympia at John Jay High School
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

237 7th Ave
New York City, NY 11230

Valentina P. writes: Great place for infant swimming classes. The pool water is very warm, and they keep the air temperature at about 80+ degrees. The first time I went i thought I was going to faint!  The swimming teachers are great with the kids, and prices are…

Silver Lake Park

Forest Ave/Victory Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10314

victoria h. writes: Many many opportunities to find a quiet spot and a bit of water and green here.

Thanks to wikipedia for the facts:

Silver Lake Park --- the first city park to be established on Staten Island --- Silver Lake was created in 1917 when water was brought…

The Pond at Bryant Park
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

W 42nd and 6th Ave
New York, NY 10036

Natalia J. writes: The ice was melting because the weather was a bit warm. There was about an inch of water on the rink so our feet got all wet and nasty. AP had to go to Duane Reade and get us some new socks.

Skates were $10 and paaainful. We ended up with blisters on…

New York Sports Club
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

248 W 80th St
New York, NY 10024

Eran B. writes: For whatever reason this location, only 14 block down from the 94th street one, is a much more pleasant experience on the weekend.

I have never had to wait for a cardio machine here.  This gym is also a multi floor gym which is why it looses a star -…

Riverside Park above 145th Street
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Harlem

Riverside Drive and 145th Street
New York, NY 10031

Heather H. writes: Currently, this section of Riverside Park is the victim of poor upkeep.

But the reason why this part of the park is awesome (and why I've written about it as a separate section of the park) is because you can legally barbecue above 145th Street.  So…

Leif Ericson Park
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Dyker Heights

66th St & 8th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220

Jennifer S. writes: The Leif Ericson park is so convenient to have so close to me. Whenever I feel the need to shoot some hoops at 1am its there...cant go in the daytime on the weekends bc its SWAMPED with children. Hey, at least they're outside doing something though,…

Columbus Park
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

87 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013

Victor L. writes: This is a unique park, in that it is smack in the thick of the west side of the Manhattan Chinatown, bordering on the City Hall area and the Municipal Building and such. Its unique because its distinctly Chinese flavored; they have a playground for…

West 4th Street Courts

West 4th Street and Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10011

Brutus A. writes: I was at West 4th street, near the a playground of sorts where young urban athletes thrust an orange ball in the air until it landed in a circle.  It was 8:30pm, and I was drawn back.  Back to the mid 80's before I met my beloved.  I used to frequent…

East Yoga
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

212 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009

liss b. writes: I love this little neighborhood yoga spot near my house. Friendly vibe and juicy Vinyasa classes. The teachers are down to earth and they've been trained at various schools. The only con is that they only offer a few classes a day.

St. Nicholas Park

between 128th and 141st Streets on the North and South
and St. Nicholas Ave. and Terrace on the east and wes
New York, NY 10027

Kate F. writes: I love this little park. Right next to the 135th B/C stop, it's a thin strip of park a block wide and a dozen or so blocks long. It's all one big long hill.

There's a great lawn right behind the subway stop at 135th street, perfect for sitting,…

Yoga Sutra
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

501 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10017

Sarah J. writes: Beautiful space. I like the fact that they have certified Iyengar teachers as well as other styles but I really haven't found one yinyasa class that I've liked, just not my style of vinyasa.

Victorian Gardens
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

830 5th Ave
New York, NY 10021

Ameena G. writes: Last week, as we were driving home, we came across a street fair in El Barrio where, aside from greasy street food, there were lots of sketchy looking rides for kids. So we parked the car, got out and checked it out. The only ride J could go on was…

NYC Velo
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

64 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003

Michael D. writes: What's the matter with you people, with your bad reviews of this place?

Velo is a wonderful shop. I've bought two bicycles from them. The first, a Bianchi Pista for my ex-girlfriend two years ago. The other, a Kona Dew Plus, today for myself. Both…

Chinatown Martial Arts & Fitness Center
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

225 Park Row
New York, NY 10038

Jeffrey W. writes: When I lived down the street, I was blessed to have this gym at my convenience. I walked in with very little expectations as the place is small and the equipment basic. I wasn't too sure about the older men (or the massage ladies) starring at me…

West 110th Street Playground

Central Park North
W 110th St
New York, NY 10026

Ameena G. writes: If you really want to "see" how much Harlem, particularly SoHa has changed, then look no further than the 110th street playground.

This area has an incredible number of inter-racial, multi-ethnic couples, and you can tell by the kids in the park.…

Equinox Fitness Clubs
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

1 Park Ave
New York, NY 10016

Furyk C. writes: While this is not my favorite Equinox, it is good 'cause it is close to my office (centrally located) without being so close to Grand Central that it is overwhelmed with the meat heads from New Jersey (no offense meat heads) who make working out such…

New York Sports Club
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Harlem

303 W 145th St
New York, NY 10030

Lauren S. writes: My gym is finally open! Last month, I joined up. Yes, the rumors are true. I joined for Nathan. Nathan is truly and utterly delicious. When I saw this specimen I thought to myself, "Wow, if you're doing the signing up ... SIGN ME UP!" I joined the…

Sakura Park
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Morningside Heights

122nd Street and Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10027

Louis W. writes: A nice place to catch some shade after your stroll/jog. There's cool history bordering it with Grants Tomb on one side of the street, Riverside Church on another, and a huge wall keeping it from spilling onto Claremont Ave on yet another.

If you come…

United Skates of America

Woodbridge Community Center
600 Main St
Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Heather B. writes: OK, the address is "600 Main St." which conjures up visions of a friendly little town roller rink where you can stroll over to a soda fountain after skating, right? Well, not quite. This "main street" is actually a small stretch of Woodbridge Ave.,…

Forum Fitness Club

21 W 25th St
Bayonne, NJ 07002

kiddeft k. writes: Before signing up for this gym, I visited the other gyms in Bayonne and this one, by far, is the best. It has a lot of equipment, is fairly clean and people from all walks of life are members. That being said, I have had a few complaints.

First off,…

Verdi Park
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

72-73 St
btw Broadway and Amsterdam
New York, NY 10023

Diana B. writes: Albeit small, this is a lovely  triangular area filled with seasonally changing flora (privately funded) and a statue of the great composer and several of his operatic characters.

In days of yore, it was called Needle Park for the nearby drug trading.…

Brunswick Woodhaven Lane
Neighborhood: Queens/Middle Village

7225 Woodhaven Blvd
Flushing, NY 11385

sarah s. writes: Been here alot.$1.25 per game on Sun-Tue except if it's a holiday.

Hudson Bayonne Lanes
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Jersey City

1 Garfield Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305

RoDERICK a. writes: Five stars based solely on past experience. Or should I say past "experiences" here.

I pretty much grew up at Hudson Lanes. When I was a kid, we had Hudson Lanes in Bayonne and Roosevelt Lanes on Route 440. Hudson Lanes we'd goto on Saturdays and…

Pelham Bay Park

1 Orchard Beach Rd
Bronx, NY 10464

Megan H. writes: One of the most beautiful parks in New York City. Hard to believe that so much beautiful lush green trees are located in the city.

Yogaworks
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

37 W 65th St
4th Fl
New York, NY 10023

Diana N. writes: As a yoga newbie, I wasn't really sure what to expect, but so far I am pleased with Yogaworks' professionalism and instruction.  This studio on the west side is the size of someone's apartment, but the space is set up efficiently to maximize your…

New York Sports Club
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

Crown Plaza
1601 Broadway
New York, NY 10019

Erick P. writes: NYSC is definitely the most convenient health club in the city.  One can't walk ten blocks without running into another one... kinda like Starbucks.  That being said you can go to the gym conveniently on your way or on your way home from almost…

Ruppert Park
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

2nd Ave
between 90th & 91st
New York, NY 10128

Chip S. writes: Some times I get lazy and want to sit outside, and not trudge to Central Park or the East River.  Ruppert Park Is a nice place to sit and collect your thoughts, read, or nap.  There is a water fountain and some grassy area, as well as benches.

There…

McGolrick Park Dog Run
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/East Williamsburg

N Henry St and Driggs Ave
11222

Michelle G. writes: Where I live in Greenpoint, I'm lucky enough to have two local options for my puppy when it comes to trips to the dog park - McCarren Park's dog run and McGolrick Park's dog run.

Of the two, I much prefer McGolrick, and here's why:
- A bigger space,…

Crocheron Park
Neighborhood: Queens/Auburndale

35th Ave
Corbett rd
Bayside, NY 11361

pat b. writes: lots of green space, 4 ball fields, some tennis courts, a waterpark for the kiddies in the summer, and a basketball court.  nice park tucked away from the NYC hub-bub.

also an area for "kids only" and for "adults only."  the adults only has several…

Metropolitan Pool and Recreation Center
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

261 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Danielle H. writes: $75 a year!   You can even pay for just 6mts at a time if money is tight.

And with your membership you can go to any NYC rec center in the 5 bourghs!
I like this location. It's near my house.

The pool is clean and there are lots of lap hours. And the…

Stuyvesant Square
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Stuyvesant Town

2nd Ave & 15th St
New York, NY 10079

Tony L. writes: I'll remember Stuyvesant Square most when I think about my winter walks to work, walking over a thick carpet of snow occasionally crisscrossed by a trail of paw prints, the trees, silent and round, pregnant with snow; the bronze statue of Peter…

Waterfront Cafe & Golf Center

56 Paterson Plank Rd
Carlstadt, NJ 07072

Brian E. writes: The Waterfront represents both the best and worst of Jersey.  The location is nearly impossible to find using any map, and the directions on their website are marginal at best.  Yet, this place is packed with locals looking for cheap beer and live…

New York Sports Club

1 Gateway Ctr Ste 902
Newark, NJ 07102

Sean S. writes: It's clean.
It's bright.
It's small.
It does have a certain pool of cute looking, mostly Spanish/Portuguese descended guys there that make working out easy on the eyes.

That said, there isn't enough equipment for a serious gym goer. I went here thinking…

New York Sports Club -NYSC
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Jersey City

147 Harborside Drive
Jersey City, NJ 07302

Laurynas R. writes: Good and Clean, people come to work out and not to hook up! Best times are early mornings and mid afternoons. Gets quite crowded during the rush hours.

Crunch Fitness

11 E 26th St
5th Fl
New York, NY 10010

Karen H. writes: Changes are afoot at Crunch and I'm not sure I approve. (First things first, MY Crunch on Lafayette at Astor Place is not listed on Yelp, so I'm taking this opportunity to send a shout out to the suits at "Corporate").

I have been a fan of Crunch…