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St. Catherine's Park

A hidden gem that's been a hotspot for Upper East Side recreation since 1996. While the area may seem like any park welcoming screaming children from nearby areas and plenty of areas to exercise such as basketball courts and the running track, this park is so much more. Such a small park is so rich in history, mimicking Rome's Santa Maria Sopra Minerva church and including many Roman-influenced details few and far between. If you're in this area, be sure to pay the park a visit.

Address: 1245 1st Avenue
Getting there: between East 67th Street and East 68th Street; Subway: to 68th Street–Hunter College or to 72nd Street; Bus: M15 and M15 Select Bus Service to 1st Avenue & East 67th Street (northbound) or 2nd Avenue & East 68th Street (southbound) or M66 at East 68th Street & 1st Avenue (eastbound) or East 67th Street & 1st Avenue (westbound)
Hours: Daily 7AM-6PM
Price: Free
Website: nycgovparks.org (opens in a new tab)

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