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NYC Picnics and parksYou don’t have to leave town in order to escape from the hustle and bustle of NYC life. There are plenty of fabulous picnic spots right in the 5 boroughs to bring a few sammiches and a bottle of wine to unwind for the day. Bring your checkered blanket to <a href="http://www.prospectpark.org/">Prospect Park</a> or hit the trails for an adventurous hike up <a href="http://sigreenbelt.org/2010/05/08/moses-mountain/">Moses Mountain</a>. Wherever you decide to park your picnic basket, click through our gallery to discover our favorite city park escapes.1
NYC Picnics and ParksYou’ll find plenty of space to lay back enjoy the beauty of this 600 acre park in Queens that is filled with playgrounds and ball fields.2
NYC Picnics and ParksThe views of the 13-mile saltwater shoreline that hugs the Long Island Sound will take the breath away.3
NYC Picnics and ParksSpread out among the locals on the Great Lawn and catch a nap, a good read or simply enjoy the camaraderie.4
NYC Picnics and ParksThis park boasts 273 acres of grassy lands for planning the perfect picnic soiree and grilling areas that can be found throughout the south end of the park near a string of baseball fields.5
NYC Picnics and ParksHike this 15-mile boulder and rock formed mountain that gives way to great views of the harbor and excellent spaces for a picnic with that special someone.6
NYC Picnics and ParksBrooklyn’s Prospect Park offers an abundance of green space and perfect picnic scenery.7
