CARL SCHURZ PARK

Mammoth Central Park dominates Manhattan’s acreage, and Riverside Park alongside the Hudson River has its devotees, but there’s also a delightful 15 acre public park in the Yorkville neighborhood named Carl Schurz Park that New Yorkers ought to kno

Mammoth Central Park dominates Manhattan’s acreage, and Riverside Park alongside the Hudson River has its devotees, but there’s also a delightful 15 acre public park in the Yorkville neighborhood named
Carl Schurz Park that New Yorkers ought to know about.

I made three visits to Carl Schurz Park over the past two years – the first in June 2022 (for spring/summer views) the second in November 2022 (for the Fall), and the third (finally!) in February 2024 on a winter day just following a long-awaited sn

I made three visits to Carl Schurz Park over the past two years – the first in June 2022 (for spring/summer views) the second in November 2022 (for the Fall), and the third (finally!) in February 2024 on a winter day just following a long-awaited snowstorm. This first group of photos were taken in June.

The Park, located in the East 80’s, is bordered on the west by East End Avenue. Situated at the edge of what was then the solidly German-American community of Yorkville, it was named in 1910 for the German-born Secretary of the Interior, Carl Schur

The Park, located in the East 80’s, is bordered on the west by East End Avenue. Situated at the edge of what was then the solidly
German-American community of Yorkville, it was named in 1910 for the German-born Secretary of the Interior, Carl Schurz.

The Park contains lovely flowers, winding shady paths, green lawns, waterfront views, basketball courts, a large playground for children and two dog runs.

The Park contains lovely flowers, winding shady paths, green lawns, waterfront views, basketball courts, a large playground for children and two dog runs.

There’s a real uncrowded feeling in the Park, making it a perfect venue for taking a summer nap –

There’s a real uncrowded feeling in the Park, making it a perfect venue for taking a summer nap –

– by both man and beast.

– by both man and beast.

There are fine views of the East River.

There are fine views of the East River.

The Park’s John Finley Walk waterfront promenade is a deck built over the East River Drive.

The Park’s John Finley Walk waterfront promenade is a deck built over the East River Drive.

I particularly liked this view of the East River facing south.

I particularly liked this view of the East River facing south.

The Park is full of blossoms –

The Park is full of blossoms –

– and greenery.

– and greenery.

Here a handsome Park plaza.

Here a handsome Park plaza.

Now it’s November, with more Fall shots of the plaza.

Now it’s November, with more Fall shots of the plaza.

Tall residential buildings of East End Avenue form an urban backdrop to the Park.

Tall residential buildings of East End Avenue form an urban backdrop
to the Park.

The pleasant scenery extends into November.

The pleasant scenery extends into November.

The Park is a haven for carriages, as well as the children in them –

The Park is a haven for carriages, as well as the children in them –

– as these shots can attest.

– as these shots can attest.

Lots of fine trees are not yet bereft of foliage in November.

Lots of fine trees are not yet bereft of foliage in November.

Oh, by the way, dogs love this Park too.

Oh, by the way, dogs love this Park too.

The next four selections attest to the colorful aspect of the Park, extending almost to Thanksgiving.

The next four selections attest to the colorful aspect of the Park,
extending almost to Thanksgiving.

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The bottom Fall shot was taken at one of the Park’s entrances.

The bottom Fall shot was taken at one of the Park’s entrances.

Now it’s February, and the Park looks quite handsome in its wintry coat of snow.

Now it’s February, and the Park looks quite handsome in its wintry coat
of snow.

The winding stairways are particularly photogenic

The winding stairways are particularly photogenic

Here are trees without leaves in the broad plaza of the Park’s entrance.

Here are trees without leaves in the broad plaza of the Park’s entrance.

Some greenery and colors are still on view.

Some greenery and colors are still on view.

Here’s the wintry scene viewed toward the East River –

Here’s the wintry scene viewed toward the East River –

– and along the promenade.

– and along the promenade.

I particularly fancy this tree and these steps.

I particularly fancy this tree and these steps.

Here's some of the white stuff in Manhattan’s first snowfall in two years.

Here's some of the white stuff in Manhattan’s first snowfall in two years.

Evening emerges early in February.

Evening emerges early in February.

Here’s one of my favorite winter shots.

Here’s one of my favorite winter shots.

The Park contains Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the Mayor of New York City.

The Park contains Gracie Mansion, the official residence of
the Mayor of New York City.

And so, we bid a wintry farewell to Carl Schurz Park, and now await the first signs of a colorful spring to come. [End of my '40's-style Travelogue]

And so, we bid a wintry farewell to Carl Schurz Park, and now await
the first signs of a colorful spring to come.
[End of my '40's-style Travelogue]

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