Carl Schurz Park

I am visiting NYC and staying on the upper east side. My friend was on a work call so I ventured out for a walk on this beautiful day. I walked down 87st and it led me here. I knew I was headed towards something great as I saw so many dogs walking in the same direction.
The park was on the water and was such a refreshing scene from the city streets I just walked down. There were tons of people playing pickle ball. People chilling on park benches and just an overall good vibe.
I didn't get pics of any dogs because I was petting them. :)

Carl Schurz is close to the East River with beautiful views. There's so much to see here and there's restrooms! This is another park that I bring family and friends to visit. Just ask Gerald from Newtown Pennsylvania. Within the park there are separate gardens and playgrounds. There's dog play areas. It's a great park for everyone!
If you enjoy exploring parks and visit the Upper East Side let me know. I'll meet you there!

I almost always rate parks with 5 stars. Located in the chic Upper East Side, Carl Schurz Park is almost 15 acres. The park contains Gracie Mansion, the official home of the Mayor of New York.

There a plenty of gardens and benches, so feel free to people watch or sunbathe. I enjoyed walking along the East River and seeing the Roosevelt Island lighthouse as well as all the boats and yachts passing by.

I think it's great.

Carl Schurz Park is a nice neighborhood Park on the Upper East Side. The flowers are in bloom and it's rather picturesque this time of year.

Hidden along the East River you can find it off of 86th and York. Lots of walkways with views of the river and if you walk up to 88thst you can get a nice view of Gracie Mansion. The new mayor took down the fences so there's a clear view of the historic mansion that's home to the NYC Mayor.

Dog owners and their furry pets love the park as it houses 2 nice sized dog runs. Plenty of park benches, so grab a coffee or an ice cream and enjoy the people watching.

The park looks terrific as the conservancy volunteers do a wonderful job on maintaining the plants, trees, shrubs, walkways, flowers, and all the flora here.

Plus, it's nice to see the current mayor has removed the fencing and barricades which our former idiot mayor Dumblasio had placed to cut off Gracie Mansion like his personal fortress. Good riddance to that imbecile. More paths and entrances are now open to the public.

Located at 86th and East End next to Gracie Mansion in the Upper East Side of NYC. This picturesque park next to the East River, offers views of the river, Roosevelt Island and the Triborough Bridge. This dog friendly park has areas of green space. The 14.9 acre public park is a great place to have a picnic, walk the pathways, or just sit on the benches for the view.

It's a fine park with great views of the water and Roosevelt Island. It also feels safe but it needs like 10 or 20 times as many pickleball courts. The lines are insane to get into a game. (There are only three courts) There are miles and miles of huddle masses desperately seeking a chance to pick up their tiny rackets and step onto a court. And its not just peak hours either. Pickleball folk are trying to get into games from dawn till dusk and beyond. It's insane.

An amazing kid, family and dog friendly park.

A large playground, a large basketball court, areas to lounge, pretty gardens, two dog parks (one for small and one for large dogs) and the walkway along the river make this an upper east side gem.

So many memories here, from Easter egg hunts, play dates and parties, and teaching my son to ride his bike.

All positive things to say about this great upper east side park.

It's a nice park. Dog friendly. And frequently lovely people. Down side is that Gracie mansion is here.
If your a fan of the deadbeat then go to the end of the park it's actually quite nice. I tend to stay towards the front. Not to gaze on unsightly places. Wish a coffee cart was closer by you have to walk to YORK but it's not to bad

Carl Schurz Park is a beautiful park made yet better by the fact that it is largely unknown to most, ensuring you will not have to compete for space or contend with loud music like you would in Central Park.

I visited the park with a friend after noticing several mentions of it during my perusal of Christie's real estate offerings in the area. Given its adjacency to some particularly upscale apartments and condos, it should come as no surprise that this is a beautiful, well-maintained park with a quiet dignity and terrific views of the East River and Roosevelt Island. It seems to be particularly appealing to local residents, sunbathers, and dog owners (there are several dog parks within the park itself).

The variety of plant life here is an unexpected bonus, since many of the planters within the park are maintained by local volunteers. There are many benches and open grass areas for your relaxing needs, including a few right next to the water with spectacular views (shame they didn't have trees next to them, as it would provide some cover from the high summer temps!). For aspiring chess players, there are some chess tables (bring your own pieces) in a shaded area, and a large basketball court as well.

The only disappointing part of the park is the mayoral residence itself, Gracie Mansion. It is a gorgeous home with plenty of history, not that you would ever be able to tell that given the way they have turned it into a fortress out of security concerns. It has ugly double fences all the way around it and a dour security detail eyeing all visitors who draw near. Here's an idea: if you feel the need for mayoral security is so great that the mansion can no longer be defended in its original form, maybe put the mayor somewhere else and turn Gracie Mansion into a museum so that visitors can actually see and appreciate it? If you are psyched by photos online about how pretty the mansion is, better manage your expectations beforehand since the only people who get that close of a look are the NYPD.

All things considered, Carl Schurz Park is a beautiful destination to relax, read a book, catch up on your tan, take your dog, or any other outdoor activity that suits your tastes. Definitely recommend it!

Overall: 4.0 stars
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Pros:
- Stunningly attractive park with plenty of space and plenty to do, with very little competition for it!
- Amazing views of the East River and Roosevelt Island while you relax on a bench.
- Quiet enough for a picnic date or a reading session, or even a chess game!

Cons:
- It's a terrible shame what they have done to Gracie Mansion in the name of security, making it nearly invisible behind double security fences. Hope the mayor enjoys it, since no one else can.