Overlooking the waters of Wards Island and Hell Gate, Carl Schurz Park in New York City is home to Gracie Mansion, the Mayor of New York’s official home. Offering a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of New York City, the park provides expansive green space to picnic, sunbathe, and read when the weather is nice. The park also provides visitors with beautiful vistas of the river. Carl Schurz Park is a dog-lover’s dream park, with two extraordinary dog runs that allow furry friends to frolic about and mingle with other dogs.

Carl Schurz Park, East 86th Street & East End Avenue, New York, NY, Phone: 212-459-4455