New York's Best Parks and Pools, According to Bowen Yang, Sohla El-Waylly, and More
In a feature for CULTURED magazine, various New York-based creatives, including artists, chefs, actors, and designers, offer their favorite summer spots for parks and pools. Bowen Yang recommends Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 3 Greenway Terrace. Chef Sohla El-Waylly enjoys bird-watching at Tompkins Square Park. Cynthia Rowley appreciates the SummerStage concerts at both Central Park and Wagner Park. Chef Calvin Eng often visits McCarren Park and Pool with his son. Architect Peter Marino admires the fountains and seating at Paley Park. Chef Ayo Balogun opts for Kosciuszko Pool and Herbert Von King Park. Kelly Rutherford loves the Central Park boathouse, while Jazmine Hughes suggests Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Ella Snyder swims at Commodore Barry Pool, and Josh Kline favors Fort Tilden. Sunny Lee and Chase Strangio enjoy Fort Greene Park, while Christopher Griffin highlights Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Prospect Park. Photos by Ignacio Brosa, Alexa Hoyer, and Anna Morgowicz.
Key facts
- Bowen Yang recommends Pier 3 Greenway Terrace at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
- Sohla El-Waylly prefers Tompkins Square Park for morning dog walks.
- Cynthia Rowley loves SummerStage concerts at Central Park and Wagner Park.
- Calvin Eng frequents McCarren Park and McCarren Pool with his son.
- Peter Marino praises Paley Park's design elements.
- Ayo Balogun chooses Kosciuszko Pool and Herbert Von King Park.
- Jazmine Hughes recommends Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.
- Ella Snyder swims at Commodore Barry Pool and mentions Greenway Botanical Garden.
Entities
Artists
- Bowen Yang
- Sohla El-Waylly
- Cynthia Rowley
- Calvin Eng
- Peter Marino
- Ayo Balogun
- Kelly Rutherford
- Jazmine Hughes
- Ella Snyder
- Josh Kline
- Luke Evans
- Sunny Lee
- Chase Strangio
- Precious Okoyomon
- Luisa Opalesky
- Christopher Griffin
- Ignacio Brosa
- Alexa Hoyer
- Anna Morgowicz
Institutions
- Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Tompkins Square Park
- Central Park
- Wagner Park
- McCarren Park
- McCarren Pool
- Paley Park
- Kosciuszko Pool
- Herbert Von King Park
- Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
- Commodore Barry Pool
- Greenway Botanical Garden at the Naval Cemetery
- Fort Tilden
- Hudson River beach and river walk
- Fort Greene Park
- Tompkins Square Dog Run
- Riverside Park
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- Prospect Park
- The High Line
- Jefferson Market Garden
- Greenacre Park
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- Smør
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- Jacob Riis
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- Mary O's
- Thayer
- Café con Libros
- Ginger's Bar
- Cubbyhole
- 787 Coffee
- Chelsea Market
- Bonnie's
- Dept. of Culture
- Radio Kwara
- Sunn's
- ACLU
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- New York City
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- Statue of Liberty