With over a million acres of urban parkland in the United States, there are plenty of parks to go and have a picnic at. Depending on what type of atmosphere you are looking for, there is one out there that will fit your needs.
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Boston Common in Boston
The park in downtown Boston offers plenty of shade under hundred-year-old trees. There is a nice grassy area by the fishpond, which turns into a popular ice-skating rink in the winter. The public park is the oldest city park in the United States dating back to 1634. Flagstaff Hill has the Soldiers and Sailors Monument and is a great place to have some lunch and enjoy some history. You can order take out from a great restaurant called Beacon Hill Bistro. They will give you a free picnic basket and blanket!
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Schenely Park in Pittsburgh
The 2nd largest municipal park in Pittsburgh has been named one of the coolest city parks in the country. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district. The park is right next to the campuses of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, so it is a popular spot for college students. During the summer, the park hosts music concerts and movies on Wednesday and Sunday evenings. It doesn’t have to be the daytime to have a picnic!
Central Park in New York City
The most famous park in the country is a great spot to have a picnic and people watch. It opened in 1857 and is now around 22-acres. Visitors can watch swans swim and couples can ride in rented rowboats on the Central Park Lake. It is the most visited urban park in the U.S. and also one of the most filmed locations in the world.
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Grant Park in Chicago
Every day at noon visitors can check out concerts including jazz and blues on Mondays and electronica on Saturdays. Grant Park is a large urban park and located in Chicago’s central business district. It is one of the most notable features in Chicago and is surrounded by awesome attractions. It is a great place to enjoy some lunch and take all of Chicago in.
