What's the best guidebook for visiting New York City with kids? [Archive]

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Saturday, January 19th, 2008, 09:00 AM

Museums

Museums at a Glancerole=Role1
Blue Heron Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=26419&area=197) 26419/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Staten Island (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1294)
The 222 acre Blue Heron Park is home to wetland ponds, swamps, and streams which drain into the Raritan Bay. A naturalist is available to give guided walks from 12n-4pm, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=26419&area=197)
Caramoor (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=197934&area=197) 197934/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Westchester (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=34282)
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Fort Hamilton (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=9745&area=197) 9745/ages0-18
Neighborhood: New York City (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/?area=197)
At present, the United States Army Fort Hamilton Garrison is the home of the New York City Recruiting Battalion, the Military Entrance Processing Station, the North Atlantic Division Headquarters of the US Army Corps of ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=9745&area=197)
Historic Richmond Town (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1764&area=197) 1764/ages0-18
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Neighborhood: Staten Island (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1294)
Colonial Williamsburg and Plymouth Plantation don't have a monopoly on historic villages. Historic Richmond Town offers 27 buildings and over 40 points of interest at its 100-acre complex and park. The museum covers ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1764&area=197)
Queens County Farm Museum (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13996&area=197) 13996/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.3.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=13996&area=197) (4 votes)
Neighborhood: Queens (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7926)
The Queens County Farm Museum is the only working historical farm in New York City. The 47 acre site includes the 18th century Dutch-flavored Adriance farmhouse, a greenhouse complex, barns, and various outbuildings. The ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13996&area=197)
Socrates Sculpture Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=18696&area=197) 18696/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.5.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=18696&area=197) (2 votes)
Neighborhood: Queens (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7926)
The 4.5-acre Socrates Sculpture Park offers open space encircled by rock gardens, specially built walls, walkways, and areas of wild grasses and boulders. Most of the work at the Park is created onsite, giving visitors the ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=18696&area=197)

Historic Attractions at a Glancerole=Role1
Astroland - Coney Island (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=8932&area=197) 8932/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=8932&area=197) (3 votes)
Neighborhood: Brooklyn - Coney Island/Bath Beach (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=159221)
Perhaps you've seen images of Coney Island's Astroland in movies, or on TV - it's surprising how few New Yorkers we've spoken with have actually been here! While the park is old (ancient is not a stretch...the famous ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=8932&area=197)
Bartow-Pell Mansion (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=49214&area=197) 49214/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Bronx (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7924)
The historic Bartow-Pell Mansion, a New York City Landmark, is one of the most beautifully located country seats in the City. The house and grounds include formal terraces, a fountain, herb and perennial gardens, and the ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=49214&area=197)
Caramoor (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=197934&area=197) 197934/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Westchester (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=34282)
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Flushing Meadows Corona Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=36480&area=197) 36480/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.3.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=36480&area=197) (4 votes)
Neighborhood: Queens (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7926)
This park, site of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs, has the largest concentration of sports, recreational facilities, and cultural institutions of any park in New York City. The centerpiece is the still extraordinary Unisphere. ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=36480&area=197)
Fort Hamilton (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=9745&area=197) 9745/ages0-18
Neighborhood: New York City (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/?area=197)
At present, the United States Army Fort Hamilton Garrison is the home of the New York City Recruiting Battalion, the Military Entrance Processing Station, the North Atlantic Division Headquarters of the US Army Corps of ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=9745&area=197)
Fort Washington Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13495&area=197) 13495/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Wash. Heights/Columbia/Morningside (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1699)
Maybe you've noticed that little red lighthouse at the base of the George Washington Bridge and wondered, "what the heck is that?" What it is, indeed, is a lighthouse, and spectacular views are what you'll get if you climb ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13495&area=197)
Governors Island (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=52801&area=197) 52801/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Financial District (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7969)
For the first time in over 200 years, visitors can catch a glimpse of the forts, landmark buildings, and breathtaking views of the Harbor from Governors Island. Governors Island National Monument encompasses 22 ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=52801&area=197)
Historic Richmond Town (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1764&area=197) 1764/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.5.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=1764&area=197) (1 vote)
Neighborhood: Staten Island (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1294)
Colonial Williamsburg and Plymouth Plantation don't have a monopoly on historic villages. Historic Richmond Town offers 27 buildings and over 40 points of interest at its 100-acre complex and park. The museum covers ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1764&area=197)
Irish Hunger Memorial (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=52021&area=197) 52021/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Financial District (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7969)
The mysterious little man-made tor at the end of Vesey Street in Battery Park City is actually the Irish Hunger Memorial - in honor of the Irish immigrants who made their way to America to escape the potato famine - and ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=52021&area=197)
Lyndhurst (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=197939&area=197) 197939/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Westchester (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=34282)
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Philipsburg Manor (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=197915&area=197) 197915/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Westchester (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=34282)
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Queens County Farm Museum (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13996&area=197) 13996/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.3.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=13996&area=197) (4 votes)
Neighborhood: Queens (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7926)
The Queens County Farm Museum is the only working historical farm in New York City. The 47 acre site includes the 18th century Dutch-flavored Adriance farmhouse, a greenhouse complex, barns, and various outbuildings. The ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13996&area=197)
Statue of Liberty (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1674&area=197) 1674/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=1674&area=197) (5 votes)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Financial District (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7969)
France's gift to America is an inspiring sight in the New York Harbor, and can be an inspiring site to visit as well. Of course, it also requires a LOT of stamina and patience, two things most children don't seem to have a lot of. ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1674&area=197)
Van Cortlandt Manor (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=197919&area=197) 197919/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Westchester (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=34282)
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Washington Irving's Sunnyside (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=197918&area=197) 197918/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Westchester (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=34282)
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Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13399&area=197) 13399/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Brooklyn - Flatbush/Brownville/East NY (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=144182)
Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, the oldest house in New York City, tells the story of agrarian life in western Long Island. The Museum offers daily tours and a year-round calendar of public events and workshops. [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13399&area=197)

Zoos & Animals at a Glancerole=Role1
Bronx Zoo (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1098&area=197) 1098/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.5.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=1098&area=197) (5 votes)
Neighborhood: Bronx (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7924)
One of the biggest zoos in the world, The Bronx Zoo has something for everyone, from butterflies to crocodiles, and it's a great way to spend the day with children. Must-sees include the Congo Gorilla Forest ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1098&area=197)
Central Park Zoo (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1126&area=197) 1126/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.5.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=1126&area=197) (2 votes)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Central Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1067)
There has been a zoo in Central Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1005&area=197) since 1864, when housing needed to be constructed for the many animals donated by well-intentioned fans of New York City. The current zoo opened on August 8, 1988 and covers ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1126&area=197)
New York Aquarium (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1061&area=197) 1061/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=1061&area=197) (2 votes)
Neighborhood: Brooklyn - Coney Island/Bath Beach (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=159221)
Next door to the Coney Island Amusement Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=8932&area=197), The New York Aquarium is "the best aquarium in America" according to an 11 year old (who admittedly hasn't been to every one). The sea jellies, sharks, ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1061&area=197)
Prospect Park Zoo (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=5474&area=197) 5474/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=5474&area=197) (1 vote)
Neighborhood: Brooklyn - Park Slope (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=159227)
Tunnel through a prairie dog town, master the language of baboons, create animal art. At The Wildlife Conservation Society's Prospect Park Zoo, kids meet all kinds of animals, without being overwhelmed by too much walking. ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=5474&area=197)
Queens Zoo (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13434&area=197) 13434/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=13434&area=197) (9 votes)
Neighborhood: Queens (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7926)
The Queens Zoo was developed as a tribute to American wildlife; the naturalistic habitats here represent wild lands of North and South America. More than 400 animals of nearly 40 species can be found in this magnificent zoo ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13434&area=197)
Staten Island Zoo (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=17676&area=197) 17676/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.5.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=17676&area=197) (1 vote)
Neighborhood: Staten Island (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1294)
This small, mostly indoor, zoo, has a lot to recommend it, and it's a terrific place to commune with the animals. The Zoo's African Savannah at Twilight, for example, is a state-of-the-art facility that highlights a number ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=17676&area=197)
Tisch Children's Zoo (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1125&area=197) 1125/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=1125&area=197) (1 vote)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Central Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1067)
This sweet, small zoo is perfect for younger children and concentrates almost entirely on the small and cuddly or the farm variety of animals. Ducks and doves flit about freely, bunnies cavort in a fenced area, and there's an ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1125&area=197)

Boats & Trains at a Glancerole=Role1
Bargemusic (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=18418&area=197) 18418/ages3-18
Neighborhood: Brooklyn - Brooklyn Heights/Dumbo (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7925)
The Barge, a 102-foot long converted barge once used by the Erie Lackawanna Railroad, offers a splendid performance space with wood panelling, a fireplace, and spectacular views of the lower Manhattan skyline along the East River. ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=18418&area=197)
Central Park Row Boats (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1657&area=197) 1657/ages5-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.5.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=1657&area=197) (3 votes)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Central Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1067)
Row, row, row your boat, and let the kids take turns when your arms get tired. Renting a Central Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1005&area=197) rowboat gives you a great excuse to explore the marshy areas of the park, keeping an eye open for turtles, ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1657&area=197)
Chelsea Screamer (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13503&area=197) 13503/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Chelsea/The Village (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7965)
This high speed boat tour of Manhattan visits (blink and you'll miss them) Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1675&area=197), the Intrepid (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1272&area=197), New York Harbor, and the Statue of Liberty (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1674&area=197). ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13503&area=197)
Clove Lakes Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=52800&area=197) 52800/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=52800&area=197) (3 votes)
Neighborhood: Staten Island (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1294)
Covering a beautiful 191 acre expanse, Clove Lakes Park is home to four lakes and connecting streams where families can enjoy rowboating, peddle boating, and freshwater fishing, as well as an outdoor ice skating rink (in ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=52800&area=197)
Downtown Boathouse (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13527&area=197) 13527/ages0-18
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The Downtown Boathouse is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to providing free public access to the Hudson River in New York City. The Boathouse owns about 50 kayaks which are available to the public, ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13527&area=197)
Flushing Meadows Corona Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=36480&area=197) 36480/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.3.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=36480&area=197) (4 votes)
Neighborhood: Queens (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7926)
This park, site of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs, has the largest concentration of sports, recreational facilities, and cultural institutions of any park in New York City. The centerpiece is the still extraordinary Unisphere. ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=36480&area=197)
Hudson River Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=10881&area=197) 10881/ages0-18
Neighborhood: New York Citywide Services (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1190)
Hudson River Park is under construction, but not in an obtrusive way. In just a few years, five miles (550 acres!) of the riverfront, from Battery Park to 59th Street, will be transformed into a green and blue oasis for all ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=10881&area=197)
Kate Wollman Center and Rink (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=5493&area=197) 5493/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Brooklyn - Park Slope (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=159227)
Kate Wollman Rink is located near the Lincoln Road entrance of Prospect Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=4140&area=197) and is open for ice skating from late November (usually Thanksgiving Day) through mid-March. In spring and summer, the ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=5493&area=197)
Lil Toot (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=135693&area=197) 135693/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=135693&area=197) (1 vote)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Financial District (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7969)
NOTE: not operating Summer 2007. Lil Toot is a USCG-certified vessel that offers free boat rides to kids on Saturdays and Sundays from June through August each year. Each trip lasts about 45 minutes. Children must ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=135693&area=197)
Manhattan Kayak Company (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13496&area=197) 13496/ages12-18
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Chelsea/The Village (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7965)
You're on an island. Water is all around. And while it might not be quite the same as the water around, say, Hawaii, water sports might still prove to be one of your children's favorite activities. What to do? If kayaking strikes ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13496&area=197)
Science Barge (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=201534&area=197) 201534/ages0-18
Neighborhood: New York Citywide Services (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1190)
The Science Barge, a floating science education center touring New York City’s public waterfront parks, was designed by New York Sun Works, an environmental nonprofit organization. The Barge demonstrates ecologically ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=201534&area=197)
The Shark (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1646&area=197) 1646/ages5-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.3.5.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=1646&area=197) (6 votes)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Financial District (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7969)
The Shark departs the South Street Seaport (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=989&area=197) taking passengers (149 maximum) within feet of the Statue of Liberty (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1674&area=197) during a 30-minute thrill-ride providing a unique view of the New York ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1646&area=197)
Staten Island Ferry (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13476&area=197) 13476/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.3.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=13476&area=197) (1 vote)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Financial District (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7969)
The Staten Island Ferry operates between Whitehall Street on the southern tip of Manhattan and the St. George Ferry Terminal on the northern shore of Staten Island. The five-mile trip takes about 30 minutes one-way, and the ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13476&area=197)

Great Views at a Glancerole=Role1
Battery Park City Parks (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=30414&area=197) 30414/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.5.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=30414&area=197) (2 votes)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Financial District (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7969)
North of historic Battery Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1738&area=197) is a gaggle of some of the nicest small parks in the city, all overseen by the Battery Park City Parks Conservancy. Nelson A. Rockefeller (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1744&area=197), Teardrop Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=101553&area=197), ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=30414&area=197)
Belvedere Castle and Turtle Pond (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1896&area=197) 1896/ages0-18
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Neighborhood: Manhattan - Central Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1067)
Nature fans and young ecologists can have a great time visiting these two Central Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1005&area=197) institutions. A favorite spot for bird watching, the Castle is also one of the Park's information hubs, and is ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1896&area=197)
Carl Schurz Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1812&area=197) 1812/ages0-18
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Neighborhood: Manhattan - Upper East Side (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1065)
The West Side doesn't have a monopoly on parks with river views. Carl Schurz has a great playground (called Catbird) in this expanse of green, with equipment grouped for different ages. You'll find plenty of baby ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1812&area=197)
Central Park Row Boats (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1657&area=197) 1657/ages5-18
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Neighborhood: Manhattan - Central Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1067)
Row, row, row your boat, and let the kids take turns when your arms get tired. Renting a Central Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1005&area=197) rowboat gives you a great excuse to explore the marshy areas of the park, keeping an eye open for turtles, ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1657&area=197)
Clove Lakes Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=52800&area=197) 52800/ages0-18
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Neighborhood: Staten Island (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1294)
Covering a beautiful 191 acre expanse, Clove Lakes Park is home to four lakes and connecting streams where families can enjoy rowboating, peddle boating, and freshwater fishing, as well as an outdoor ice skating rink (in ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=52800&area=197)
Elevated Acre (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=214708&area=197) 214708/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=214708&area=197) (1 vote)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Financial District (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7969)
The Elevated Acre offers great views of Ellis Island (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1675&area=197), the Brooklyn Bridge, and the South Street Seaport (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=989&area=197), looking out over the East River. A 50-foot high beacon of translucent glass marks ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=214708&area=197)
Empire-Fulton Ferry State / Brooklyn Bridge Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=11661&area=197) 11661/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Brooklyn - Brooklyn Heights/Dumbo (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7925)
Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park is a nine-acre waterfront park along the East River in Brooklyn, between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. No playgrounds here, but the view of Manhattan can't be beat, and families can fly ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=11661&area=197)
Fort Tryon Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=11218&area=197) 11218/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Wash. Heights/Columbia/Morningside (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1699)
The view, of course, is the principal attraction at this park, which has been considerably cleaned up over the past couple of years. Sweeping vistas of the Hudson River can be enjoyed from these cliffs; the gardens, including the ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=11218&area=197)
Fort Washington Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13495&area=197) 13495/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Wash. Heights/Columbia/Morningside (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1699)
Maybe you've noticed that little red lighthouse at the base of the George Washington Bridge and wondered, "what the heck is that?" What it is, indeed, is a lighthouse, and spectacular views are what you'll get if you climb ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13495&area=197)
Hudson River Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=10881&area=197) 10881/ages0-18
Neighborhood: New York Citywide Services (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1190)
Hudson River Park is under construction, but not in an obtrusive way. In just a few years, five miles (550 acres!) of the riverfront, from Battery Park to 59th Street, will be transformed into a green and blue oasis for all ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=10881&area=197)
Hudson River Park Playground (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=52144&area=197) 52144/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=52144&area=197) (4 votes)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Chelsea/The Village (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7965)
One of the city's newest playscapes - at Pier 51 - boasts a commanding view of the Hudson River and benefits from a nice breeze most summer days. Water play abounds, with free-form sprinklers and even a little winding "canal" ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=52144&area=197)
Inwood Hill Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=51476&area=197) 51476/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=51476&area=197) (1 vote)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Wash. Heights/Columbia/Morningside (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1699)
Unlike Central Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1005&area=197), Inwood Hill Park is made up of natural woodlands and forest, rather than a planned green space. It's also home to a terrific salt marsh, in fact, Inwood Hill Park is the last ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=51476&area=197)
Irish Hunger Memorial (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=52021&area=197) 52021/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Financial District (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7969)
The mysterious little man-made tor at the end of Vesey Street in Battery Park City is actually the Irish Hunger Memorial - in honor of the Irish immigrants who made their way to America to escape the potato famine - and ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=52021&area=197)
Liberty State Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=8949&area=197) 8949/ages0-18
Neighborhood: New Jersey (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7710)
Site of special shows and concerts, and bone of contention between New York and New Jersey, Liberty State Park also houses recreational facilities that include tennis courts, not to mention the fabulous Liberty Science Center (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=8950&area=197). ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=8949&area=197)
Lil Toot (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=135693&area=197) 135693/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=135693&area=197) (1 vote)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Financial District (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7969)
NOTE: not operating Summer 2007. Lil Toot is a USCG-certified vessel that offers free boat rides to kids on Saturdays and Sundays from June through August each year. Each trip lasts about 45 minutes. Children must ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=135693&area=197)
Lyndhurst (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=197939&area=197) 197939/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Westchester (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=34282)
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Morningside Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13437&area=197) 13437/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Columbia/Morningside (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1695)
Monuments raised in and around the park include Lafayette and Washington (1900) by Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, the Carl Schurz Memorial (1913) by Karl Bitter and Henry Bacon, and the Seligman (bear and faun) Fountain (1914) by ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=13437&area=197)
Narrows Botanical Gardens (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=32000&area=197) 32000/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=32000&area=197) (1 vote)
Neighborhood: Brooklyn - Borough Park/Bay Ridge (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=144181)
Nestled in Bay Ridge, between Shore Road and the waters of The Narrows, are four and a half acres of rambling parkland that were transformed by sheer community dedication in the mid-1990's. The Gardens host numerous ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=32000&area=197)
Nelson A Rockefeller Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1744&area=197) 1744/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.5.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=1744&area=197) (4 votes)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Tribeca/Chinatown/Lwr East (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7968)
This place is simply magical. In spring and fall, when the weather is warm but not stifling, bring the kids to see Tom Otterness' The Real World, the small sculpture garden at the northeast end of the park, bordering ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1744&area=197)
Pelham Bay Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=67978&area=197) 67978/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Bronx (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7924)
Located in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx, Pelham Bay Park is the city's largest park, covering over 2,700 acres of woodland. The southernmost section (most accessible to public transportation), includes tennis ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=67978&area=197)
Pierrepont Park and Playground (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=12028&area=197) 12028/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.2.5.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=12028&area=197) (3 votes)
Neighborhood: Brooklyn - Brooklyn Heights/Dumbo (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7925)
One of Brooklyn Heights' most popular playgrounds, Pierrepont's climbing structures, swings, and benches are always crowded with children, caregivers, and parents. Various annual events here include the Easter Egg Hunt and ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=12028&area=197)
Riverbank State Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=12293&area=197) 12293/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.5.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=12293&area=197) (7 votes)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Columbia/Morningside (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1695)
One of NYC's nicest parks covers 28 acres 'way up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The pedestrian esplanade, which rises high above the Hudson River, offers strollers breathtaking views of the New Jersey Palisades and ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=12293&area=197)
Riverside Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1813&area=197) 1813/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.5.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=1813&area=197) (1 vote)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Upper West Side (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1068)
Stretching from 72nd to 153rd Streets, Riverside is one great stroll. Beautiful views, from the river to the houseboats at the harbor on 79th Street, and some of the city's cleanest and best playgrounds - ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1813&area=197)
Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=10943&area=197) 10943/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Financial District (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7969)
Overseen by the Battery Park City Parks Conservancy, Wagner Park, which overlooks the Hudson River and offers great views of the Statue of Liberty (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1674&area=197), is a lovely respite from the sometimes overwhelming ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=10943&area=197)
Rockefeller Center (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=14753&area=197) 14753/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Midtown West (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1070)
Home to the famous ice skating rink (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=2353&area=197) and backdrop for NBC (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=9881&area=197)'s Today Show, Rockefeller Center is busiest during the holiday season, with a tree lighting ceremony at the end of ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=14753&area=197)
South Street Seaport (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=989&area=197) 989/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.3.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=989&area=197) (1 vote)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Financial District (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7969)
South Street Seaport covers eleven city blocks, including Piers 15 through 17, and you can wander around the 19th century buildings and get a real feel for this waterfront area, which was the center of New York commerce for ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=989&area=197)
Statue of Liberty (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1674&area=197) 1674/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=1674&area=197) (5 votes)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Financial District (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7969)
France's gift to America is an inspiring sight in the New York Harbor, and can be an inspiring site to visit as well. Of course, it also requires a LOT of stamina and patience, two things most children don't seem to have a lot of. ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1674&area=197)
Teardrop Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=101553&area=197) 101553/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Tribeca/Chinatown/Lwr East (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7968)
Cunningly stashed between Rockefeller Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1744&area=197) and the West Side Highway ballfields, Teardrop Park brings a bit of the dramatic Hudson River Valley to Battery Park City. The park is overseen by the Battery City Parks Conservancy (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=30414&area=197), ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=101553&area=197)
Washington Irving's Sunnyside (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=197918&area=197) 197918/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Westchester (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=34282)
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"Wildman" Steve Brill (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=14940&area=197) 14940/ages5-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.5.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=14940&area=197) (5 votes)
Neighborhood: New York Citywide Services (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1190)
Whether you're looking for a guide to the New York City parks, or planning a party for future environmentalists or scientists, "Wildman" Steve Brill is the best. Tours of most of NYC's parks are scheduled regularly ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=14940&area=197)
Alley Pond Environmental Center (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=17309&area=197) 17309/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.2.5.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=17309&area=197) (7 votes)
Neighborhood: Queens (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7926)
Over 635 acres of woodlands, meadows, and fresh and salt water marshes encompass this northeast Queens park. Alley Pond Environmental Center is open year-round with animal, science and nature programs for children, adults ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=17309&area=197)
Blue Heron Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=26419&area=197) 26419/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Staten Island (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1294)
The 222 acre Blue Heron Park is home to wetland ponds, swamps, and streams which drain into the Raritan Bay. A naturalist is available to give guided walks from 12n-4pm, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=26419&area=197)
Central Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1005&area=197) 1005/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.5.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=1005&area=197) (3 votes)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Central Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1067)
Sprawling across the center of Manhattan, from 59th Street (Central Park South) to 110th Street, and from Central Park West to Fifth Avenue, Central Park is 843 acres of adventure. South Section
Entering from ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1005&area=197)
Clove Lakes Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=52800&area=197) 52800/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=52800&area=197) (3 votes)
Neighborhood: Staten Island (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1294)
Covering a beautiful 191 acre expanse, Clove Lakes Park is home to four lakes and connecting streams where families can enjoy rowboating, peddle boating, and freshwater fishing, as well as an outdoor ice skating rink (in ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=52800&area=197)
Forest Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=12779&area=197) 12779/ages0-18
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Neighborhood: Queens (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7926)
Forest Park offers some 536 acres of wilderness, with miles of walkways lined with iron lampposts, making this the optimal spot for urban hikers. Cyclists jam park roadways on weekends, while meandering bridlepaths invite ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=12779&area=197)
Greenbelt Nature Center and Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=72998&area=197) 72998/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Staten Island (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1294)
Most of the Greenbelt is New York City park land, featuring natural areas as well as traditional parks. LaTourette, Willowbrook (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=61487&area=197), and High Rock parks dot the Greenbelt's perimeter. Visitors can enjoy ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=72998&area=197)
High Rock Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=72999&area=197) 72999/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Staten Island (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1294)
Part of Staten Island's Greenbelt (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=72998&area=197), High Rock Park offers short hiking trails (and access to the Greenbelt's longer trails), comfort stations, the Greenbelt's administration and education centers, and ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=72999&area=197)
Inwood Hill Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=51476&area=197) 51476/ages0-18
Parent rating: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/stars.4.0.gif (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/comments/list.jsp?start=0&id=51476&area=197) (1 vote)
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Wash. Heights/Columbia/Morningside (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=1699)
Unlike Central Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=1005&area=197), Inwood Hill Park is made up of natural woodlands and forest, rather than a planned green space. It's also home to a terrific salt marsh, in fact, Inwood Hill Park is the last ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=51476&area=197)
Pelham Bay Park (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=67978&area=197) 67978/ages0-18
Neighborhood: Bronx (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/neighborhood.jsp?area=7924)
Located in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx, Pelham Bay Park is the city's largest park, covering over 2,700 acres of woodland. The southernmost section (most accessible to public transportation), includes tennis ... [More] (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=67978&area=197)

What's the best guidebook for visiting New York City with kids?

The kids are 5,9 and 12, and we'll be there for 3 days, mid week in April .
I'm from NY state, but the kids have never seen the tourist attractions, so we want to maximize our time with a good guidebook.