Suggestions for Park near Roosevelt Island, New York

Everton M. • August 18, 2013Good neighborliness, peaceful, beautiful people and great views.

L. T. • June 9, 2015A beautiful, wide-open field with fabulous views. Go for a picnic and bring your blanket and camera!

Raj C. • June 7, 2020Beautiful park to run, bike, relax by the water with an awesome Manhattan view

Lana C. • July 29, 2009This small park has a great view of the East River and LIC - very nice when there's a breeze. Come around 8:30am if you have a dog

Susumu • May 8, 2017A small park tucked away on Sutton Square surrounded by beautiful townhouses. There are small parks along the Sutton Place, but all of them are named as Sutton Place Park. This one is the north park.

Norman E. • August 31, 2011Gloriously devoid of tourists. Peaceful, tranquil, a still undiscovered gem with million dollar views.

Nicole P. • August 9, 2012Bring quarters for the red bus that will take you from the subway or tram around the island / to the fields. If not, it's about a 10 min walk

Compass • April 18, 2014Carl Schurz Park is a perfect place to relax for those who look for grassy areas outside of Central Park. A small field is perfect for sunbathicng or reading and a dog park lets pets run around.

Marius W. • November 14, 2016A true hidden gem, this park features monumental architecture with an amazing location in the middle of the East River. The tram across Manhattan is worth it on its own.

Michael V. • March 19, 2018Cool, little park overlooking Manhattan & the tip of Roosevelt Island. The sculptures are massive & looming coupled with the backdrop its a nice place for an afternoon stroll.

L. T. • June 9, 2015Great for picnics and group photos. What a gem of a park.

Spencer V. • April 1, 2014Nice place to go for a casual stroll with a special someone 😉

Laurence B. • May 18, 2018Amazing little hidden park. Go down the right side, to the lower level by the waterfall, and find a peaceful spot away from the sounds of the city.

Jason • September 1, 2014Best part of the park. Food. Performers. Music. And great views. Come around sunset.

Katie T. • August 24, 2013Great park for kids & dogs!!

Carol O. • September 9, 2014What a great place to visit! Loved all the diversity in the park. Cannot wait to go back to explore more of it.

IrmaZandl Z. • July 21, 2018Gorgeous park with beautiful views of Manhattan

Jay M. • August 10, 2014Hidden away. Safe. Not too sunny. Best park in the neighborhood.

Noel C. • October 2, 2022One of the most well known parks in the world, but despite all the hype, it's still just a park. It's a great one though! lots to do and see and just beautiful for walks. Try some dipping dots.

Cristian S. • August 1, 2013Amazing place to just relax

Becka S. • April 17, 2014Cleanest public bathroom EVER. The games, library, and outdoor concerts in the summer and shops in the winter make this one of the best parks in NYC

Ryan H. • May 5, 2010The Cop Cottage us the perfect place to enjoy lunch in the park.

Danny G. • July 21, 2011For god's sake, be careful if you're biking on the paths. Beautiful park, but the paths are almost always strewn with little twigs and branches; you WILL blow out if you're not careful and watching yo

Gothamist • September 26, 2014Relax at Paley Park, it has scattered small tables and chairs, ample thin-trunked trees, potted plants and a spectacular 20-foot waterfall that drowns out all the Midtown din.

Christina C. • September 3, 2011Farmers market every Saturday !!

ParaphilicPiquerist • January 7, 2012The Squirrels love being fed. They come right to you.

Compass • April 18, 2014Near FDR Drive in the 60s, St. Catherine’s Park is popular with the after-school crowd. A tennis wall, handball courts, and small running track are used frequently for friendly pick-up games.

Martina C. • September 8, 2019A wonderful park with magic views, and nice enjoyable seating areas and playground for children and dogs.