The 16 Best Picnic Areas in New York, NY
These are the 16 highest-rated picnic areas we list in New York, NY, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
Cedar Hill leads, with 4.8 stars from 392 reviews; Ross Dock Picnic Area follows at 4.7.
Between them they carry 3,426 Google reviews and average 4.7 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
2.Ross Dock Picnic Area
4.7 · 2,037 reviews · New York
4.7 stars from 2,037 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Parking on site.
3.Governors Island Picnic Point
4.7 · 715 reviews · New York
4.7 stars from 715 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome.
5.Carpenters Grove, Palisades Interstate Park Commission
4.8 · 28 reviews · New York
Rated 4.8 from 28 reviews.
6.Cunningham Park Picnic Area
4.8 · 28 reviews · New York
Rated 4.8 from 28 reviews. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
9.Old Short Hills Park
4.6 · 51 reviews · New York
Rated 4.6 from 51 reviews. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
14.South Mountain Picnic Area
4.8 · 5 reviews · New York
Rated 4.8 from 5 reviews. Open around the clock.
Common questions
What is the best picnic area in New York, NY?
Cedar Hill ranks first, with 4.8 out of 5 stars from 392 Google reviews.
Which picnic areas in New York, NY allow dogs?
Governors Island Picnic Point, Cunningham Park Picnic Area and Old Short Hills Park are listed as dog-friendly.
Which picnic areas in New York, NY are good for kids?
Cunningham Park Picnic Area and Old Short Hills Park are flagged as family-friendly.
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