Mark Wunsch

"Active construction work, a nearby motorcycle dealership, and busy 6th Ave make for a noisy spot."

"Nice little spot to enjoy lunch from nearby Carmine St. If it's too crowded go across the street to the smaller, quieter Winston Churchill park."

"The best people watching in the city. Don't fall prey to the "jump game"—it's anticlimactic."

"A natural start/finish point when you're running along the East River. Runners take heed: helicopter takeoffs and landings are loud and kick up a lot of wind."

"Smaller, but more subdued than Father Demo across the street. You're more likely to find a bench."

"Benches to enjoy lunch or a coffee from the spots on Sullivan Street. Not exactly quiet, with lots of construction and sixth avenue nearby."