Green NYC
Green NYC Attractions
The City is on the cutting edge when it comes to protecting the environment.
Plan a Green NYC Trip
Farmers' markets, greenways and biking galore—it's your low-carbon-footprint guide to visiting NYC.
Best Sustainable Dining in NYC
Enjoy green feasts at these eco-conscious New York City eateries.
Pier 35 Guide
The attraction features public space, sustainable design, nature habitats, family activities and stunning views.
Guide to the Staten Island Ferry
Come sail away on the popular free commuter boat—which also makes for a good sightseeing cruise.
Best Farmers’ Markets in NYC
Shop for farm-fresh produce at these open-air greenmarkets in NYC.
Sustainability Guide to Hudson Yards
Here’s how the City’s newest neighborhood does its part for the planet.
NYC Green Hotels
These innovative hotels demo the integration of sustainability and hospitality.
Five NYC Parks, One Summer Weekend
Photographers capture the best of summer at parks across the boroughs.
Environmentally Friendly Activities in NYC
Here are a few ways to enjoy NYC while being conscious of how you’re treating the earth.
GREEN THINGS TO DO
Harlem Grown's Urban Farm
Students learn to garden at this uptown oasis of sustainability.
GET SOME FRESH AIR
Central Park
An urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan, the 843-acre park encompasses rolling fields, woodlands, trails and waterways, plus a number of family attractions.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
This waterfront park features play areas, a carousel and stunning views of the Manhattan skyline.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
See Staten Island's premiere arts and cultural center.
Queens County Farm Museum
Enjoy a taste of the country when you visit this museum, situated on the largest remaining tract of farmland in the Big Apple.
Forest Park
Talk about a park with a history as rich and lush as its landscape.
Rockaway Beach
The Rockaways are a popular summertime spot, but surfers flock to Rockaway Beach year-round for its two surf beaches.
Governors Island
A former military outpost is now a recreational oasis just a short ferry ride from Lower Manhattan or Brooklyn. Come to cycle, picnic and see public art.
Prospect Park
Prospect Park is a massive playground in the center of Brooklyn.
Van Cortlandt Park
This sprawling Bronx park holds the nation's first public golf course.
Greenbelt Recreation Center
This state-of-the-art recreation center offers much more than just a wide variety of fitness apparatuses, including cardio and weight machines, table tennis and even croquet equipment—the center also features after-school programs, piano lessons for teens, tai chi classes, ballroom dancing facilities and many activities for families.
High Line
Built on an abandoned rail line, this green walkway offers views of Manhattan’s far west side.
