

Small, accessible park centered on Lake Ann with a paved loop, boardwalk and shoreline views — ideal for reflective waterscape shots, seasonal color (fall foliage, winter ice) and wildlife (ducks, songbirds). Best at sunrise or golden hour for soft light and mirror reflections; sunsets can work from the west shore. Easy parking at the lot on W 78th St, no entry fee, short walking distances and mostly flat/accessible trails—good for carrying minimal gear. Weekday mornings have the fewest people;


Small, accessible park centered on Lake Ann with a paved loop, boardwalk and shoreline views — ideal for reflective waterscape shots, seasonal color (fall foliage, winter ice) and wildlife (ducks, songbirds). Best at sunrise or golden hour for soft light and mirror reflections; sunsets can work from the west shore. Easy parking at the lot on W 78th St, no entry fee, short walking distances and mostly flat/accessible trails—good for carrying minimal gear. Weekday mornings have the fewest people;