18 park wellness spots in Upper West Side

Best Park Wellness Spots in Upper West Side (2026)

Top-rated park wellness spots in Upper West Side, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

Upper West Side is home to 18 rated park wellness spots. Fordham’s Sculpture Walk leads the list with a 5.0-star rating across 2 reviews. Prices range from $$ to $$.

Fordham’s Sculpture Walk

★ 5.02 reviewsIndoor/OutdoorQ2C8+759, New York, NY 10002

Riverside Park South

★ 4.80IndoorRiverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069

Friends of Verdi Square

★ 4.80IndoorW 72nd St &, Broadway, New York, NY 10023

“Sitting Area open daily during daylight hours.”

Hudson River Waterfront Greenway

Hudson River Waterfront Greenway is a wellness in Upper West Side described by visitors as outdoor-focused, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.8169 reviewsIndoorNew York State Reference Rte 907V, New York, NY 10024

Damrosch Park

★ 4.70IndoorAmsterdam Ave &, W 62nd St, New York, NY 10023

Pier I

A 715-foot recreational pier in Riverside Park South offering panoramic Hudson River views with outdoor dining and wellness programming including concerts and classes.

★ 4.70$$IndoorRiverside Park South, New York, NY 10069

“Enter at Riverside Boulevard and W. 68th Street, then follow the walking path into the park—seating is first come, first served and hours are weather-dependent”

30 Lincoln Plaza

★ 4.70Indoor1886 Broadway, New York, NY 10023

West 104th Street Garden

The West 104th Street Community Garden boasts a membership of over 50 households and is overseen by Green Thumb. Membership is open to all New York City residents.

★ 4.70Indoor/Outdoor8 W 104th St, New York, NY 10025

“Every member is required to monitor at least twice a season. BBQ reservation form is included on the home page. Workdays are 10am-12pm with rain dates specified. Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. includes sidewalk sale, bake sale, grilled food, pumpkin painting, face painting, games, and Dog Parade at 12:45 p.m.”

102nd Street Field House

A 1,600-square foot indoor activity space with kitchenette and audio-visual technology, equipment storage, and a program office.

★ 4.70IndoorRiverside Park, W 101st St, New York, NY 10025

Joan of Arc Park

★ 4.60IndoorRiverside Dr., between W. 91st St. and, W 96th St, New York, NY 10025

Theodore Roosevelt Park

★ 4.60Indoor200 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024

Happy Warrior Playground

Happy Warrior Playground is a wellness in Upper West Side described by visitors as outdoor-focused. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.5153 reviewsIndoorAmsterdam Ave &, 779 W 97th St, New York, NY 10025

Tecumseh Playground

★ 4.40IndoorAmsterdam Ave &, W 78th St, New York, NY 10024

71st Street Riverside Soccer Field

★ 4.33 reviewsIndoorRiverside Blvd &, W 71st St, New York, NY 10069

Richard Tucker Park

★ 4.20IndoorColumbus Ave &, W 66th St, New York, NY 10023

Waterline Square Park

In three unique buildings surrounding a vibrant new park on the Upper West Side of New York City, Waterline Square presents a visionary new waterfront community. In addition to the lush new park just steps away, residents enjoy access to the citys most extravagant amenity program.

★ 4.225 reviewsIndoor400 W 61st St, New York, NY 10069

“24-hour assistance provided by Ritz-Carlton trained concierges, doormen, and service staff. Customized Waterline Square app offering the ability to reserve amenity spaces, receive package notifications, and more. Private entrances reserved for rental residents.”

Riverside Park South Basketball Court

★ 4.00IndoorW 70th St, New York, NY 10069

Open to the Public

0Indoor75 Manhattan Ave, New York, NY 10025

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What are the best park wellness spots in Upper West Side?

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Fordham’s Sculpture Walk is one of the highest rated park wellness spots in Upper West Side, with a 5.0-star rating. See the full rankings above.

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