Carl Schurz Park

This is a gorgeous 14 acre public park in Yorkville. The park was names after German-​born Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz in 1910. At that time, Yorkville had a large German-​American community. Check out the view on and over the East River, and see the Gracie Mansion. Such a peaceful park, and there are two dog runs, too.

One of my favorite spots in NYC.
It is hard to find peace when living the city grind, but this place has always felt like home to me. It is a popular spot for those in the neighborhood, but it rarely feels overcrowded given its location (between East End Ave and FDR Drive from 84^th Street to 90^th Street).
The park features are abundant. There is plenty of space for those running/​walking or enjoying the day while seated (i.e. park benches and lawn space). The sights include waterfront views, the mayor’s mansion, as well as beautiful gardens and architecture. There are also two dog parks, multiple playgrounds for children, and a paved court with basketball hoops and hockey nets.
The Carl Schurz Park Conservancy does an excellent job of maintaining the park and bringing the community together through public events. These events include holiday tree lightings in December, annual dog costume competitions for Halloween, art shows, summer concerts and film festivals, Easter Egg Hunts, and volunteer gardening days.
This is a wonderful place to spend some relaxing time with family, friends, or by yourself. It is worth checking out!

Nice Park on the Upper East side. It runs along the East River. When I visited I had to use the bathroom. I won’t do that again!
This park is close to Gracie Mansion. There is a cute little area with a Peter Pan Statue in a fountain. I’m not sure if it’s part of this park. Every time I go, there are professional photographers taking shots for one reason or another. The last time it was a wedding.
It’s nice to sit quietly by the water. You can see the lighthouse, boats go by, while I relax on a bench. People are friendly for the most part.

The bomb, and not just a dog park (despite the sole genre here. though the runs and rules here are excellent).

Love this neighborhood park! Nice balance of playground, walking/​resting areas, and dog parks. I love going and watching the dogs play, and walking along the river without the noise of the highway below. If you live in the neighborhood, you def need to come here! Great alternative to walking westward to Central Park.

Love this park! It’s a bit of a walk from the subway, but you get great views of the river. There is a small dog area (concrete, with a hose for wash off), and a large dog area (sand, so it can get muddy). There are plenty of grassy areas that are clean, and well kept. There is a basketball court that also works as a floor hockey area. This park is also never really congested with people and tourists, which I appreciate. Plenty of benches facing the river as well. People can run along the river and along FDR, but there is construction (surprise!) around 82^nd and you have to re-​enter on 77^th, I think. Gracie Mansion is also here which means there’s security.

This is the best place to be in NYC on Wednesday mornings at 5:28 and 6:28 because that’s when November Project — NYC has their free workouts. #justshowup one day and give it a try. «Let’s get a little bounce going!» will be your new favorite phrase. This workout will be the most fun you will ever have at that time of day on a Wednesday in New York City. Hugs for everyone, and a great view of the sunrise as well. #freefitness #np_​nyc

Beautiful views, clean of trash, and lots of green space make this the ideal place to walk my dog. Occasionally you’ll even see Mayor DeBlasio!

The best park ever been. If you are looking for peaceful, beautiful, quiet, and fresh air park in Manhattan to enjoy during weekend with friends and family, or maybe just for relaxing after long working day… This is the best one… Love it…

Cute park. Not a lot of picnic spots, especially for the frequent dog owners found here. We randomky oicked a spot near the mulching wooded area and chilled out for a bit w/​our little one. She loved it here!

This is my favorite park. I ride my bike, jog or just sit and think along the east river. The grounds are so pretty. It’s where all the locals go with their kids. Love having this wonderful slice of heaven in our backyard

Contrary to popular belief, Central Park is not the only park in the city. This is a nice little oasis on the Upper East Side. The nearest subway station is about a 15 minute walk from the park, though that will change when/​if the 2^nd Avenue subway is completed. There’s a small children’s area, a dog run, and a large basketball court. I saw some white guys playing some black and Hispanic guys– they were all equally bad. The park also has a nice (albeit obstructed) view of the RFK Bridge. At the entrance to the park were a few jugglers. In addition, this is an ideal park for picnics and sunbathing.
Carl Schurz Park is the Upper East Side’s best kept secret.

Great park along the east river beginning at 84^th street. Lots of people jogging and walking dogs. Lovely views of the east river, especially at sunrise. Lovely scenery and gardens, which are maintained by the volunteers of the community which is great. Lovely park for the children at 84^th street with play stations and swings. When I visited, the sprinklers were on which was great as the little kids threw on swimwear and were playing. My little guy loved it. There is also some basketball courts. The gardens and flowers were beautiful and scattered throughout the park. A great time and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

One of the reasons I love living on the Upper East Side is this park. Great for jogging, cycling, walking your dog, picnicking, strolling, or just sitting on a bench and taking in the view. Gorgeous trees, flowers, and landscape, and a nice cool breeze from the river. I even come here to meditate. If you are a gossip girl fan, Chuck Bass is seen walking his dog here in a few scenes. XOXO.

I have only good things to say about this park.
There are dog runs for small and big dogs, they are both clean and diferent than other dog runs around the city, the dog owners are, for the most part, very responsible towards their dogs.
The park itself it’s very well kept, the landscape is beautiful. Lots of shade from the trees, perfect for a summer time picnic or hang out. There is always a breeze coming from the river, and that is so relaxing. The boardwalk it’s right by the park.
This park offers public bathrooms, and all the water fountains have a lower water fountain compartment for your dog. n_​n

Good dog park. Our dog had an awesome time. They have running water and poop bags. Great location and fun place just to walk around. A lot of dogs at the park. Well maintained and didn’t smell at all.

Beautiful park next to the Gracie Mansion. Very well kept. We love the boardwalk, the view is great! Great place to bring your kids & your dog. It’s also great to just sit & enjoy the view. There are many benches on the boardwalk looking out to the East River.

BEAUTIFUL park with well kept landscaping & flowers (more likely in the spring/​summer months) PLUS an awesome location with access to the boardwalk right along the east river!
–dog friendly park
–kid friendly park w/​a playground
–picnic friendly w/​its grassy areas
–couple friendly w/​the many benches looking out to the rive
–biker & runner friendly on the boardwalk
cant go wrong!

I might be stoned for saying this, but there are some days where I prefer Carl Schurz to Central Park…
I love Central Park, but there are just some days you want to be in peace, and as an Upper East Sider, my alternative is here. Don’t get me wrong, there are people swarming but not everyone is in one place. Whether people are tanning, having picnics, sitting on the benches, running /​walking, it’s a good spot for people watching, but it’s never overly crowded. The dog parks can take up your time for hours watching the dogs run around… very entertaining.
There is nothing I love more than grabbing an iced coffee, walking through the park by the water and taking in the views. Great spot.

What a fun park! I came here with 80 kids and there’s a lot of options-​you can play basketball, check out the two dog runs (one has a nice view by the water), walk along the pier or go up to where the playground is.
I liked seeing the pretty view of the water and bridge!