Hike Four Freedoms Park, our guide, follows the advice of Governor Andrew Cuomo who offered New York State Parks as safe, healthful places during the coronavirus crisis. With that in the rearview mirror now, his advice is still good.
By David Stone
Restrictions were everywhere, but at every turn, we had our parks. Roosevelt Island is especially blessed with green spaces, and Four Freedoms is the gem among them.
The southern tip of the Island is all green and easy to access. Tranquility is the password to the treasure.
Here’s our guide to a safe and simple hike in FDR Four Freedoms Park
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It’s about peace, tranquility and FDR’s dream for human rights…
Conclusion
Four Freedoms Park is currently open every day, except Tuesday, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
The hike and the peace are free, but voluntary contributions are accepted.
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