tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20746262.post-77891840461356564342008-05-22T06:54:00.000-05:002008-05-22T06:54:00.000-05:00Sunnyside Park is one of the two private parks in NYC, unlike the one in Manhattan, you dont need a key to get into the park, the gate is for keeping children from runnning out chasing a ball or wandering out, not for keeping people who are not members to enter. The attendant or park manager is on duty at all times so if there is a complaint or strange activities happening, there is always someone to go to and address any issues. There is definately the feeling of being "safe" there but that is not the only reason I joined the SG Park. There's a lot more to do there, the sandbox, the large ground for kids to learn to walk, ride a bike, play baseball, soccer, picnic tables, etc. There is always a familiar face or two to chat with, everyone respects the place and each other's company and even help keep an eye out for each other's kids. There is little worry for drunkards, ciggarette butts or urine and trash on the ground where little children might fall or crawl on, I dont need to bring toys, all the kids share the park toys, trucks and bikes and whatever is there to share, it's not a perfect park or your living room and backyard but it's a relaxing outdoor space that I love taking my son where he can meet his friends and find new buddies.<BR/>It's actually cheaper to join for your whole family than to enter just yourself as member at the gym, nobody will criticize you for being a yuppie by joining the gym but for some reason, there's been a lot of talks about having to pay to be a member at SG park. I go to the private and public park and occasionally, Central Park, whatever turns you on, enjoy it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com