Manhattan School of Music is located in Manhattan in the Morningside Heights area. There are beautiful parks, trails, and opportunities for recreation with nature near the School and in the New York City area. The information listed is not all-inclusive, but it introduces you to some of the experiences available for Manhattan School of Music students.

Parks

Riverside Park, Sakura Park, and access to the path that runs alongside the West Side highway are easily accessible from Manhattan School of Music. Central Park is accessible by way of the subway from the School. It offers a multitude of outdoor activities. For more information about parks and recreation in New York City, call 1 (212) NEW-YORK or visit www.nycgovparks.org The Parks and Recreation department of New York City can be contacted at 1 (212) 397-3100.

Indoor Recreation

There are numerous opportunities for students to exercise and recreate indoors. The residence hall has an exercise facility available for Manhattan School of Music students. Manhattan School of Music students are able to purchase membership at Columbia University where there is a larger exercise facility. There are also numerous Ys, gyms, and sports clubs that are in the area.

Nature and Recreation Listings

Met Grotto (New York City)
The Metropolitan Grotto is the Greater NYC area chapter of the National Speleological Society.
The address is: http://www.metgrotto.com/

Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York (New York City)
The New York City branch of the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club organized climbs and hikes.
http://www.mosaic-gny.org/

Northeastern Cave Conservancy (New York City)
The Northeastern Cave Conservancy studies and visits caves. The address is: http:/www.caves.org/conservancy/ncc/

Outdoors Club (New York City)
The Outdoors Club is a hiking club serving the New York City and New Jersey areas. Extensive photos of hiking areas in the Tri-State Area
http://wso.net/outdoorsclub/

Sundance Outdoor Adventure Society (New York City)
The Sundance Outdoor Adventure Society is the New York gay outdoor club offering backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, skating, skiing, urban walks and windsurfing.
http://www.sundanceoutdoor.org/