July 5, 2008
Where to have fun on the land
Tennis anyone?
The tennis season at public courts run by the city starts the first Saturday in April and continues to the third Sunday of November.
Make a splash
On a hot, steamy New York summer day, nothing seems better than a refreshing dip in a pool. But beware, many others may be having the same idea.
Horsing around
Most of the city's major parks -- be it Central, Van Cortlandt or Prospect -- provide opportunity for riding.
Where the wild things are
There's plenty of zoos where one can walk on the wild side in all five boroughs.
Stop to smell the flowers
If you're searching for a spot of beauty in the city, check out these botanical gardens.
Go for a strike
Looking to escape the heat? Find a reprieve in any of these bowling alleys around town.
Painting the town - and yourself
While opportunities to play paintball are limited in the city, there are plenty of places nearby.
Putting around
Take the kids or make it a friends' night out: Where you can play mini-golf in the city.
Climb every mountain
Get a full-body workout while conquering the sheer face of one of the city's numerous climbing walls.
Hunting for half pipes
If the streets of the city aren't quite exciting enough, you can always break out your skateboard or inline skates.
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