Hudson River Park

TRIBECA. Manhattan kids love to play in this park. Bronze, life-sized (kid-sized actually) statues of animals and people populate the landscape. The park also houses playgrounds, promenades and walkways. Downtown residents frequent the park for great views of both the harbor and The Statue of Liberty. There are also several handball and basketball courts for a quick pick-up game. The park's bike path is open 24 hours-a-day. TRAIN: 1, 9 to Chambers St