Tompkins Square Park’s $10 million makeover will include a kiddie pool, a new outdoor gym and eco upgrades is one of our hand-picked Events finds for New York. An expanded kids’ pool and stormwater upgrades are in the works, while plans to replace the outdoor gym have sparked a neighborhood preserva.
Why New York? New York is the ultimate dense, 24-hour city — five boroughs of iconic skyline, world culture and neighborhood-deep diversity. The city is known for the skyline and Times Square, Broadway, museums and global food.
Good to know: Spring and autumn are ideal; December dazzles for holidays; summer is hot and humid. The 24-hour subway is the fastest way around; Manhattan and much of Brooklyn are very walkable.