Where Do You Find Quiet in New York

Piotr Redlinski for The New York Times Perhaps your quiet retreat is on Governors Island

Where do you go to find peace in this boisterous city With eight million New Yorkers and 50 million tourists a year all packed into 301 square miles, is there a special park bench, riverside fishing spot or underused historic site where you go to cherish the sound of silence

The Times wants to create an interactive presentation of the most tranquil spots in New York City that we hope will transport you through the glass portal of your desktop, cellphone or tablet. Using the map below, show us where you go.

It must be a public place. Your own rooftop gardens and quiet basements may be an ideal escape, but we’re looking for sites that are accessible and, most importantly, safe. Later this spring, we’ll present a selection of secluded getaways drawing upon your recommendations.

Thank you for your submission.

The New York Times will publish a selection of the submitted places in a few weeks.