We Love Parks the Our Story.
General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument: Grand Army Plaza , South East Corner of Central Park
On May 11th, 2022 we met our favorite NYC Urban Explorer & Historian Christopher D. Todd. In the meeting we learned about his mission to visit NYC 1,700 Public Parks in alphabetical order, and his plans to identify the historical significance of each park. As Neighborhood Narrators we couldn't miss out on the opportunity to learn more about our city and the history that has molded us all. Our mutual interest in NYC parks and its history encouraged us create a collaborative space to share what we've learned together so we came up with "We Love Parks".
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Must See NYC Parks Beginning w/ the Letter F.
Fidler-Wyckoff House Park, Brooklyn
Fidler-Wyckoff House Park, Brooklyn
Fidler-Wyckoff House Park, Brooklyn
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It's historical significance, having on its grounds the oldest standing structure in the state of New York. This structure being the Wyckoff House which is estimated to have been built prior to the year 1641.
Ferry Point Park, The Bronx
Fidler-Wyckoff House Park, Brooklyn
Fidler-Wyckoff House Park, Brooklyn
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It's access to NYC Ferry port, multiple angled views of the Whitestone Bridge, and the walking paths it has on the water front.
Fort Washington, Manhattan
Fidler-Wyckoff House Park, Brooklyn
Fabor Pool & Park, Staten Island
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It's historical significance, it is named after the neighborhood named after the Revolutionary War fort that was named after General George Washington. It is also home to the east tower of the George Washington Bridge as well as the historical Little Red Lighthouse that sits directly under said bridge.
Fabor Pool & Park, Staten Island
Fidler-Wyckoff House Park, Brooklyn
Fabor Pool & Park, Staten Island
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It's beautiful waterfront view of the Bayonne Bridge, it's historical significance being in a location which George Washington sailed passed on his way to his inauguration in 1789, and the beautiful design of the park itself.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
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Being the quintessential park of the borough of Queens. It has great historical significance with being the site of two World Fairs. One in 1939, and the other in 1964. This park has all the amenities and attractions that both Central Park and Prospect Park has. However, it also has more (ie; stadiums, a hall of sciences, and mini golf.)