Yorkville, Carl Schurz Park, East River Esplanade
October 14, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Carl Schurz Park, East 86th Street &, New York
A neighborhood exploration on foot through Carl Schurz Park, the East River Esplanade and Yorkville streets, highlighting bridges, landmark architecture and historic restaurants.
Walk through Yorkville, Carl Schurz Park and the East River Esplanade, passing Gracie Mansion, historic architecture and neighborhood landmarks.
**Let's explore the picturesque and historic area of Yorkville in the Upper East Side** We'll meet at the entrance to Carl Schurz Park at 88th Street and East End Avenue which will lead us past the mayor's house, Gracie Mansion. We'll walk around this beautiful park and go on to the East River Esplanade from which we'll see some interesting sights, including the Hells Gate Bridge, a steel bridge which served as the inspiration for the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Australia. We'll get off the Esplanade at 81st Street and walk some of the local streets. On York Ave between 77th and 78th Street is the Cherokee Apartments Building which is a Landmark Building in the Beaux Arts style. Continuing to walk west on 78th street, we’ll then go up 2nd Ave to 86th Street where we'll pass the Heidelberg Restaurant, one of the oldest German restaurants in the US, as well as several other shops and restaurants, both old and newer.