Parks of the East 90s
Parks are an antidote to the congestion and harshness of a concrete city; they make New York livable. Considering Manhattan's East 90s as representative of residential areas throughout the city, we’ll explore two adjacent neighborhoods and see how various types of parks serve the needs of local residents. You’ll return home wanting to know more about the parks where you live.
Highlights include:
- Carl Schurz Park
- Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s official residence
- Asphalt Green
- Ruppert Park
- Park Avenue
- Hunter College Campus Schools and the Armory
- Central Park in the East 90s (playground, Reservoir, transverse road, East Meadow)
