Best Backyard in NYC

We live just up the hill from the last surviving natural forest on the island of Manhattan. Last weekend we spontaneously decided to spend about two and a half hours hiking through the woods. It was green, quiet, and beautiful. The children ran, climbed, and explored. Most of the time we couldn't even see or hear the city. It brought peace to my country-loving soul. But next time I am not wearing high heeled sandals. Ouch.