Carl Schurz Park
Park Riverside Manhattan park with German-American heritage
A tree-lined park on Manhattan’s Upper East Side by the East River and Gracie Mansion, Carl Schurz Park draws walkers, dog owners and those seeking river views, benches and seasonal events.
Carl Schurz Park is a small municipal park on Manhattan’s Upper East Side in New York City, named for the 19th-century German-American statesman Carl Schurz. It is an established neighborhood green space managed by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
The park contains planted lawns, pathways, seating, a playground, and a dog run, and it provides views toward the East River along its riverfront edge. Nearby cultural landmarks include the mayoral residence, Gracie Mansion, which sits adjacent to the park.
The park bears the name of Carl Schurz in recognition of his public service; the site has been maintained as a public parkland for many decades under city management. Its landscape has been shaped by municipal park planning and neighborhood stewardship efforts.
Situated on Manhattan’s East Side along the East River, the park occupies a block of the Upper East Side close to the FDR Drive and is within walking distance of local residential streets and riverfront walkways.
- Name origin: Park is named for German-American statesman and reformer Carl Schurz
How to Get to Carl Schurz Park #
Carl Schurz Park is on Manhattan’s Upper East Side at East End Avenue around East 86th Street, immediately adjacent to Gracie Mansion. Take the 6 train to 86th Street (Lexington Avenue) and walk east about 10-12 minutes (roughly 0.5-0.7 miles) to East End Avenue and the park; the M86 crosstown bus also runs along 86th Street and will stop closer to East End Avenue to reduce the walk.
Tips for Visiting Carl Schurz Park #
- Visit early morning or late afternoon to enjoy quieter pathways and better light along the East River promenade; those times also reduce overlap with nearby commuter traffic.
- Enter from the East End Avenue/86th Street area to reach the park's main lawns and Gracie Mansion quickly - the northern esplanade along the river is its best-underrated spot for views.
- Don't skip the riverside promenade and the park's planted terraces; many visitors only use the central lawns and miss the quieter waterfront paths and memorial plantings.
Best Time to Visit Carl Schurz Park #
Late spring through early fall is the best time to visit for comfortable weather and active park life.
Weather & Climate near Carl Schurz Park #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1192 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (112 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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