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based on 6 reviewsAddress
between 128th and 141st Streets on the North and South
New York, Ny 10027
Welcome to the Computer Repair Brooklyn Directory.
between 128th and 141st Streets on the North and South
New York, Ny 10027
6 Comments
Could be a great park if not for the crack addicts and homeless who wander around in the daytime. At night it is basically the uptown Brambles (if you know what I mean).
The only saving grace it has is the newly positioned Hamilton Grange. I personally think the National Park Service is nuts and may find a homeless couple in Alexander Hamilton's bed, but I'm looking forward to seeing the completed renovations.
This is a beautiful park. I used to walk through here every night after midnight, despite everyone's warnings, and not only did I not have a problem but also it was awesome. One time at about 2 AM, I was walking up one of the stairways and there was a mega-sized dude walking down the stairs. We both looked over, and to the south there was a family sledding down the hill. The mega-sized dude and I looked at each other and shared a warm smile. It was a little Christmas love in Saint Nick's park.
The Park's Department has been doing renovations to the lighting and stairs at St. Nicholas Park so it won't be so "druggie" and "rapacilious" at night, but honestly, if there jwere ust more queers there like an uptown Rambles (so I've heard), I wouldn't mind keeping the sleaze just so there would be something that would remind me of the good old days (a time when the meat packing district still had tranny hookers, the Manhole, and other flavors).
Now St. Nicholas Park is a little cleaner, a little nicer, which is also fine, but still a little bit ghetto--THANK GOODNESS. You aren't supposed to BBQ in the park, but that doesn't stop some of the fattest African American families north of the Mason-Dixon from getting their grills on and chasing the bbq with gallons of grape soda and ice tea. It's a rotund time with the music going and spare tires a-gigglin'. But I don't judge. It's good times, good times.
There are basketball courts, no nets, but plenty of kids and not-kids playing, trash talking, maybe even going round after round of, "Yo Mama's so Fat...!" Also, it's great to see the Mexicans or other assorted short Central or South Americans playing volleyball with a soccer ball. I applaud that inventiveness.
So yes, the main attraction of the park is the little lawn right above the downtown side of the C/B 135th St stop, that declines a little. There, I have taken in some sun with pasty whities who have infiltrated in neighborhood and more brown locals like myself. Dogs are there so watch out for dog shit, but it's a great little spot to read, nap, be away from stuff even though you aren't away at all. It's a great little landing to do some people watching too. Along St. Nicholas are park benches where geriatrics, crazies, homeless folks, Jehovah's Witnesses, and fat/skinny couples rest. It's like a little museum of natural history to walk up St. Nick and to see this--seeing folks in what appears to be their natural habitat.
My bad is that I haven't yet scoped a spot where I could have fucking al fresco during the day or night without getting interrupted. I know, I know. I'm such a disappointment!
I used to be afraid to go into this park but as the years have past and and neighborhood changed I came to find out that it is a relatively nice park. It is situated right below CCNY and St. Nicholas Avenue. The B and C train drop you off right there on 135th Street. The Friends of St. Nicholas Park have done a great job of restoring the park to it's original glory. They have been hard at work putting in dog runs (with the help of volunteers) and now it is a haven for the neighborhood pooches. Gorgeous sprawling lawn on St. Nicholas and shady areas throughout the park. On the 141st side you have the courts where you will find locals playing chess, handball, volleyball or basketball. Venture into the park going toward Convent Avenue and you will find more courts and lots of picnic space...with coveted grills. If you know it is illegal to grill just anywhere so this is one of the few parks that actually allows grilling. Picnic tables under shady trees make it a great summer hang out. As an aside, they are trying to relocate Hamilton Grange (Alexander Hamilton's home) to the park.
I love this little park. Right next to the 135th B/C stop, it's a thin strip of park a block wide and a dozen or so blocks long. It's all one big long hill.
There's a great lawn right behind the subway stop at 135th street, perfect for sitting, sunning, picnicking, etc. It too is one big hill, so anything sporty beyond a game of catch or tag would be tough.
There's a little dog run in the middle, up near the top of the hill.
I love St. Nick's for the stairs. When I'm feeling snappy I'll take an hour, weave my way through the long park on the various paths, and work those stairs out. Generally not crowded, nice and shady, and for me, close to home.
It's right between two schools, so from 3-4 it's a hip-happening place to be.
If you're in a picnic type of mood, you could go to the subway sandwich place across the street on 135, but I'd walk the extra half block to Food Inc. at the corner and get your grub there. Best bodega in the WORLD.
Eddie (Chad) was in the house again. Earl made a valiant effort, hope to see them again during the next snow storm. The kids are loving the new snowboards, love St Nick Park on Snow days