Where to have fun on the land

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The tennis season at public courts run by the city starts the first Saturday in April and continues to the third Sunday of November.

Off the isle of Manhattan, there are a number of public courses where the golfing is good.

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.

Most of the city's major parks -- be it Central, Van Cortlandt or Prospect -- provide opportunity for riding.

There's plenty of zoos where one can walk on the wild side in all five boroughs.

If you're searching for a spot of beauty in the city, check out these botanical gardens.

Looking to escape the heat? Find a reprieve in any of these bowling alleys around town.

May 26, 2006

While opportunities to play paintball are limited in the city, there are plenty of places nearby.

Take the kids or make it a friends' night out: Where you can play mini-golf in the city.

May 26, 2006

Get a full-body workout while conquering the sheer face of one of the city's numerous climbing walls.

If the streets of the city aren't quite exciting enough, you can always break out your skateboard or inline skates.

The boroughs offer hundreds of miles of paths and trails for biking.