Rank 1Cycle Park NYC Bike Rental Scooter Rentals eBike and Tours at Central Park
Midtown
5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
An outdoor space in Midtown. Known for its Adult Lightweight Trek Bike.
511 rated outdoors wellness spots
Best Outdoors Wellness Spots in Manhattan, NYC
The best outdoors wellness spots across 40 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 511 rated outdoors wellness spots in Manhattan, spread over 40 neighborhoods. Cycle Park NYC Bike Rental Scooter Rentals eBike and Tours at Central Park in Midtown leads the list with a 5.0-star rating, and Harlem has the most to choose from (40).
Prices run from $ to $$. Common vibes include refreshing, scenic, peaceful, social, and casual. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Outdoors Wellness Spots in Manhattan
Rank 2Central Park
Central Park4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 3Sheep Meadow
Central Park4.8 out of 5 on GoogleAn outdoor space in Central Park. Reviewers like being outdoors here, describe a high-energy crowd, and mention coming in small groups.
Rank 4Conservatory Garden
Central Park4.8 out of 5 on GoogleAn outdoor space in Central Park. Reviewers like being outdoors here, call it quiet and relaxed, and mention coming in small groups. Insider tip: Visit in mid-to-late spring to see the wisteria over the metal pergola.
Rank 5The Great Lawn
Central Park4.8 out of 5 on GoogleAn outdoor space in Central Park, open until 1 AM most nights. Reviewers mention the outdoor space, come for the entertainment, and suggest it for a few friends.
Rank 6Azza's Garden
Harlem4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $An outdoor space in Harlem. Reviewers mention the outdoor space and praise the service. Insider tip: Ask the staff for advice on what suits your space, such as an outdoor terrace, before you buy.
Rank 7Riverside Park South
Upper West Side4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 8Pier 57 Rooftop Park
Meatpacking District4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 9Elizabeth Street Garden
Nolita4.8 out of 5 on GoogleAn outdoor space in Nolita. Reviewers mention the outdoor space, describe it as calm, and call it a hidden gem. Insider tip: Open year-round by volunteers, weather permitting RealFeel > 40°F.
Rank 10Pier 51 at Hudson River Park
Meatpacking District4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Central Park
16 spots
Rank 1Central Park
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2Sheep Meadow
Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 3Conservatory Garden
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 4The Great Lawn
Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 5The Pond at Central Park
Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 6The Lake
Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 7Imagine Mosaic
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 8North Meadow
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 9The Ramble
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 10Great Hill
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 11Shakespeare Garden
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 12The Ravine
Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 13Central Park West of Reservoir
Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 14North Woods
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 15East Meadow
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 16Hallett Nature Sanctuary
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Battery Park City
5 spots
Rank 1Rockefeller Park
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 3South Cove Park
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 4Teardrop Park
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 5Lily Pond
Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Relaxing
- Neighborhood Spot
Upper West Side
4 spots
Rank 1Riverside Park South
Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2Hudson River Waterfront Greenway
Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 3Damrosch Park
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 4Pier I
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Meatpacking District
4 spots
Rank 1Pier 57 Rooftop Park
Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2Pier 51 at Hudson River Park
Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 3Little Island
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 4Gansevoort Peninsula
Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
West Village
4 spots
Rank 1Christopher Street Pier
Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2Hudson River Park Trust
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 3Hudson River Park
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 4Pier 45 at Hudson River Park
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Inwood
3 spots
Rank 1Fort Tryon
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2Isham Park
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 3Heather Garden
Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Harlem
2 spots
Rank 1Azza's Garden
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2Harlem Grown
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Chelsea
2 spots
Rank 1Pier 64 at Hudson River Park
Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2The High Line
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Hudson Yards
2 spots
Rank 1High Line Interim Walkway
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2Backyard at Hudson Yards
Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Roosevelt Island
2 spots
Rank 1Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2Southpoint Park
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Midtown
1 spots
Rank 1Cycle Park NYC Bike Rental Scooter Rentals eBike and Tours at Central Park
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Casual
Nolita
1 spots
Rank 1Elizabeth Street Garden
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Financial District
1 spots
Rank 1Survivor Tree
Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Upper East Side
1 spots
Rank 1Carl Schurz Park
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Tribeca
1 spots
Rank 1Pier 25 at Hudson River Park
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Lenox Hill
1 spots
Rank 1Carl Schurz Park Dog Runs
Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Frequently asked questions
What are the best outdoors wellness spots in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top outdoors wellness spots on Moodap are Cycle Park NYC Bike Rental Scooter Rentals eBike and Tours at Central Park in Midtown (5.0 stars), Central Park in Central Park (4.8 stars) and Sheep Meadow in Central Park (4.8 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most outdoors wellness spots?
Harlem has the most, with 40, followed by East Harlem (37) and Central Park (36).
Where can I find affordable outdoors wellness spots in Manhattan?
48 of the 50 outdoors wellness spots listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Central Park in Central Park, Sheep Meadow in Central Park and Conservatory Garden in Central Park.
How does Moodap rank outdoors wellness spots?
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