Really big fan of the Urban Ecology Center. Having...

Really big fan of the Urban Ecology Center. Having a membership offers a number of fun perks, too, like free reign of checking out rentals. The facility at Riverside Park really is a nice place, just be sure to check in advance if there are events going on as most of the seating seems to disappear when that's the case (I've gone when local coffee salespeople where there to advertise). The grounds are very nice, and during the summer and fall seasons it's a great place to walk around at any time of day.