Category: NYC Parks
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Astoria the Wild Turkey at The Battery NYC
I was walking in The Battery last weekend, taking in the gorgeous foliage, when I came upon Astoria again! I’d met the wild turkey in the park in May, and was thrilled to see her again. I didn’t know it, but Astoria was right around the corner! Astoria looked bigger than when I’d seen her…
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Autumn at The Battery, NYC
I never get tired of the ever-changing Battery. Though I prefer Spring, I can’t deny that Autumn is just as beautiful here. Scroll down and enjoy some photos of the park lush and golden… The Promenade The Promenade is where most folks rush to catch the ferry to Liberty Island and the Statue. It’s where…
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Central Park in Fall
The leaves are at peak color in Central Park right now. Come walk with me and see the park clad in red and gold! Inscope Arch I entered the park at the Scholar’s Gate (Fifth Ave and 60th St.) and headed towards The Pond. My first stop was at the Inscope Arch. The arch was…
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Experience the Battery Park City Esplanade
Walk with me along the Battery Park City Esplanade and see the gorgeous parks and amazing views of the Hudson River! Wagner Park The Esplanade starts on the west side of Battery Park. Our first stop after leaving Battery Park is Wagner Park. The park was built in 1996 on landfill from the World Trade…
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Who’s looking at You?
A NYC pigeon gets up close and personal with a figure on the back side of the Maine Monument, Central Park at Columbus Circle. Photos property of debbieinthecity.com unless otherwise noted. May not be duplicated without written permission. Any links or mention of products or services are for information purposes only and not an endorsement.
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Summer in Bryant Park, NYC
Bryant Park in NYC is spectacular this time of year, lush with flowers and fun. Come walk with me and experience this oasis in the middle of Midtown!
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Saving the Elizabeth Street Garden from Destruction
I remember the first time I came upon the Elizabeth Street Garden, I stopped dead in my tracks. It was 2019, and the garden wasn’t open that day. I was able to snap one photo through the fence. I knew I’d be back! Elizabeth Street Garden History Since 1882 this land has offered the community…
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May Flowers at Battery Park
Each month in Battery Park has it’s own, unique beauty. But the month of May holds a special glory. It’s still full of springtime flowers, but you can see the promise of the lush blooms Summer will bring. Spring Allium Out of the 113 or so varieties of flowers and grasses in Battery Park, the…
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Astoria the Wild Turkey in NYC
Imagine my surprise – and pleasure – when I turned to see Astoria the wild turkey on the Battery Bikeway yesterday morning! I wasn’t able to get a good photo of her, but I was thrilled to get a glimpse of the turkey on the run. Astoria, named for the neighborhood in Queens she flew…
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See the abandoned 69th St. Transfer Bridge
Once upon a time the New York Central Railroad used to float railroad cars across the Hudson River on barges. That must have been a sight to see! The Transfer Bridge was built in 1911 and was used until 1968. The Transfer Bridge was almost torn down, but fortunately when Riverside Park was renovated in…
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Walk a Frozen NYC!
With the arctic blast that ripped across the country the past week, I thought I’d take a walk through the parks to see how things are looking. Walk with me and see a frozen NYC! Madison Square Park The Flatiron Building at 175 Fifth Avenue is still under wraps. It’s being converted to 60 residential…
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Art and Nature on NYC’s High Line
The High Line Park is one of the city’s many gems. I hadn’t visited in a few months, so I was eager to take a walk this last day of Summer and soak in the beauty before the cool weather sets in. Much of the park runs through the Chelsea Art Gallery district, and there…