Fun Place for Kids: Riverside Park South

Riverside Park South on the west side of Manhattan between 72nd and 59th streets is an awesome place to spend a day with your kids. There's a great pier to hang out at, birds and ducks to feed, beautiful sitting areas, basketball courts, and a boat basin nearby.

In addition, in the summer, they have concerts and an outdoor restaurant that has really good burgers. Another cool thing, is that the walking paths are strictly enforced so you won't get run down by bicyclists.