How many parks are in New York?

There are 8,667 parks in New York in our data as of 10/26/2026.

Which New York cities have the most parks?

New York (2,708), Buffalo (131), Rochester (104), Yonkers (76), Albany (69).

Checked Oct 21, 2026

8,667 parks in 877 cities and 62 counties · Data as of 10/26/2026

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With a population of 19,852,366, New York has 8,667 parks (4.4 per 10,000 people).
That is close to the national rate of 4.5 per 10,000.
By count, it is 4th in the country.
The most common type is Local Park (6,553, 76%), followed by Playground (1,162) and State Park (709).
The largest concentrations are in New York (2,708), Buffalo (131) and Rochester (104).

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How many parks are in New York?: There are 8,667 parks in New York in our data as of 10/26/2026.
Which New York cities have the most parks?: New York (2,708), Buffalo (131), Rochester (104), Yonkers (76), Albany (69).