COVID-19 has severely limited easy access to exercise, but New York City residents have utilized space at the East River Park. These photos were taken on September 23rd, 2020.
Many park-goers were seen adhering to the mask mandate and using time outside during the warmer months to get exercise. The strict guidelines implemented, following the impact of the virus in New York City, allowed the positivity rate to decrease to approximately 1% during the time these photos were taken.