The Parent · Sofia · New York
Governors Island
The ferry ride is half the fun, and the island itself is a car-free 172 acres where kids can actually roam without traffic. Slide Hill has the longest slides in the city, there are playgrounds and bike rentals, and it feels like leaving the city without leaving it. Stroller-friendly, with concessions and bathrooms.
A short ferry to a car-free island — slide hill, playgrounds, bike rentals, and room to breathe.
— Sofia, The Parent
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