Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park

Good experience with visiting this beautiful place between Manhattan and Queens. So many spots that you can take selfie and panoramic view just awesome. Recommend place 100%.

What a great park! Hidden gem of sorts… loved getting to see the Ai Wei Wei Camouflage installation. Some great views of the city and a fun tram ride.

Very clean, peaceful, and relaxing spot with great views of the city and water. The historic design adds a nice touch. Loved watching the geese roam around and spotting a few cats. A calm and refreshing place to spend time.

The Four Freedoms Park, located at the southern tip of Roosevelt Island, is a beautifully designed space dedicated to honoring former President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The park features a spacious grassy area ideal for relaxing or recreational activities, with stunning views of Manhattan and the Hudson River. One of its most unique highlights is the Banned Book Library housed inside a marquee, showcasing a collection of previously censored books—free and open to the public. It’s a perfect spot for unwinding, enjoying a good read, or sipping coffee from a nearby café. Visitors can also snap memorable photos with the impressive statue of FDR. As you explore, you might even spot some of the island’s local geese wandering around. Overall, it’s easy to spend two to three hours enjoying everything the park has to offer.

Four Freedoms park located on a small Roosvelt Island. At the time when I was at the park it was almost empty. You could relax on a bench or a deckchair. I recommend visiting the park on a sunny day.

The Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island is a well built and beautiful park to honor former President Roosevelt. There is a grass area for activities and seating which provides beautiful views of Manhattan and the Hudson River. It’s a nice place to go if you want to relax or read a book. There is also a local goose population on the island which can be seen walking around.

Beautiful small park, on a perfect view point between Manhattan on one side and Queens on the other. Nice spots to relax. Very well maintained Great place to spend a couple of hours

Such a lovely surprise! We wanted to take the Roosevelt Island Tram "just because" and never expected to find such a cute little downtown and such a lovely park. Fabulous views across the river to NYC. Some inexpensive street parking if you're lucky enough to find a space, but also a parking garage about half a mile from the tram station.