Located at the northern end of the island, Lighthouse Park, named for the historical monument located there, contains first come, first served BBQ grills and picnic areas, as well as large open spaces for taking in the scenic East River views.
The Community Garden is located between the Octagon Field and Pony Field, across from 750 Main Street. Its beautiful winding pathways are open to the public on weekends between May and September.
Along the seawall by Octagon Field is a circuit of free exercise equipment. It is open to the public and a supplement to a jog or walk along the seawall.
Located between Cornell Tech and FDR Four Freedoms State Park is Southpoint Park. The park offers sweeping views of both Manhattan and Queens and is a great location for picnics.
Four Freedoms Park opened as a state park in 2012. It is an architectural vision of the late Louis Kahn and is composed of Mount Airy Granite, copper beech, and little leaf linden trees. The park operates six days a week and is closed on Tuesdays.