John Jay Park

One of my favorite parks in NYC is John Jay Park. The is located East 76th and 78th Streets, and between the FDR Drive and a street called Cherokee Place on my favorite place in Manhattan, the Upper East Side.

The large playground inhabits almost half of the park's total property. The residual half has basketball courts, handball courts, pool, and bath house. I have played handball on these courts along with basketball.

A park to visit if you are ever in the Upper Eastside enjoying an easy day.

It's located on 77th st by FDR In Manhattan. On York ave is a block away and if you need a transportation, M31 is Recommended.
(Access to midtown west side through 57th street)

This park has a nice view of Queens /River calm the park Inc outdoor pool for the summer only, Squash, kids park, splash, benches, set tables and chairs.
By the entrance, Icecream truck is standing during the summer time - $4 for one cone.

Over all, most of the visitors are from the neighborhood so it's pretty safe at this location.

On York Ave, There are pretty of place to eat or visit. Library, cafe, pizza, pharmacy, bank etc

John Jay Park was an accidental find today. It's huge. I was trying to make my way to the East River and became enamored of the park. There's so many activities. Handball Court, Basketball Court, Swimming Pool, kiddy's playgrounds and bigger kids playground equipment. There's plenty of seating around the residential neighborhood for relaxing outside in the shade.
I took plenty of photos in case you want to visit. I'm sure the neighborhood residents love to bring the children and elderly. I saw them all outside this morning. I'm recommending!

I've passed by this park many times during my training runs, have stopped by to get a breather, and water at the fountains which actually work.

It's a large park located by the east river between 78th and 77th streets. Plenty for the kids to play on and enjoy. Main part of the park has swings, jungle gyms, and playground structures to have fun on. Across the way there is a larger area with handball courts, tennis court, and basketball courts. There is a swimming pool here too with working bathrooms.

In between there are benches and picnic tables, along with some camel statues and smaller kiddie play areas. Plenty of shady spots where the adults can sit to converse and keep an eye on them.

It's like a central gathering point for many of the families in the area, especially those with small kids. Along with some of the seniors who live nearby that were sitting on the benches relaxing.

This family oriented community city park offers a great choice for those living in the Upper East Side of NYC. They have a swimming pool, playground, tennis courts, basketball court and areas for just taking a walk. The 145 foot pool has been open to the public since 1940.

What a gem in the midst of hectic Manhattan! I had an appointment around this area but was like an 1hr early... (Can't trust those darn 6 trains! Ha Ha). So I walked by this park and noticed it has a public pool! How awesome is that? Lots of play area for kids and handball/racket ball court area for adults looking to show off their skills...

John Jay Park is pretty clean, has lots of benches overlooking the FDR & east river...

BUT the coolest thing I found... The park is surrounded by Pokestops AND potentially a "Clefairy" nest!!! So... Pokemon Go fanatics, go hunting! (Before it changes!)

Happy "Clefairy" hunting!! Yay!

It's true what they say about rats, here. Don't come after sunset, or you'll have to share your space with plenty of rodents.

The playground is ok, and kids can play with a variety of structures. Not big enough, but better than nothing.

Nice view of the East River, a which you can enjoy sitting down on one of the few benches available.

This is a great spot for bodyweight exercise (calisthenics). If you want to see what it looks like, here is a blog post with video of the outdoor gym at John Jay Park:
https://yoked.net/john-jay-park-outdoor-gym

The park is clean, lively with the neighborhood kids and has great views of the east river and Queens.

Nice park but there are problems. It never opens on time so if you want to take your dog there or visit before you go to work it's hit and miss.
The other problem is the major one. It has a free pool so it attracts a lot of ghettoness that otherwise would not be in the area.

a nice small family friendly park that you dont need a family to enjoy. on the upper east side in the seventies near fdr dr and ist ave comprised of over 3 acres of space with a large playground, basketball , handball courts and a swimming pool that i personally would never swim in. park is well maintained by nyc parks dept and it gets really crowded during nice summer weather days. i have played basketball pick up games a few times but after 10 minutes in the beating sun i left the b court to take shade and rest at the nearby benches while watching the lovely nannies deal with the spoiled brats. overall a nice park on the upper east side.