MADISON SQUARE PARK

Tommy DiDario, a social media influencer and branding consultant, loves the sight of the Flatiron building. So his top choice for picnicking is Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District.

“I love staring at this iconic landmark from there,” he says.

The park also is known for having rotating sculptures and art installations brought in by the Madison Square Park Conservancy’s Mad. Sq. Art.

From June 13 through Oct. 8, artist Josiah McElheny will display Prismatic Park, with three sculptures in painted wood and prismatic glass. The structures will form stage-like platforms for collaborating dancers, musician and poets to work on, next to or under.

“The park always has interesting sculptures and art installations,” says DiDario, who is a native of New Jersey.

The park has a rich history. It was named for President James Madison in 1814 and formally became a public park in 1847. And according to the conservancy, it is the birthplace of baseball.

“I love the juxtaposition of park and city,” he says. “It is surrounded by one of the busiest areas of New York so it’s great for people watching, but you are tucked away in a beautifully overgrown green oasis.”

A proponent of clean living and eating, DiDario likes to grab takeout from Sweetgreen, known for its healthy salads. His go-to salad is the Rad Thai, with organic greens, spicy sunflower seeds, carrots, cucumbers, citrus shrimp and spicy cashew dressing. “I’m constantly talking about healthy eating so this is where I can grab quick healthy options that are perfect for an outdoor picnic,” he says.

And on a hot summer day, he heads to Argo Tea.

Between Fifth and Madison and between 23rd and 26th streets, Manhattan; Madison Square Park

1164 Broadway; sweetgreen.com

949 Broadway; argo.tea.com