Welcome to the Friends of St. Catherine’s Park!

The Friends of St. Catherine’s Park, Inc. (fSCP) is a non-profit, all volunteer community group dedicated to preserving and enhancing St. Catherine’s Park. Located on First Avenue between East 67th and East 68th Street, St. Catherine’s Park is the second most visited park per square foot in New York City.

In cooperation with the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation and since its reconstruction in 1997, fSCP provides a vital need to the Upper East side including: 

  • Ensuring all playground equipment is kept in good repair
  • Cultivating a green oasis by maintaining the gardens
  • Sponsoring neighborhood events

St. Catherine's Park fulfills a vital need to the Upper East Side and is a unique urban treasure!

St. Catherine’s Park Facilities

Playground includes:

  • Swing set with flat and baby bucket seat swings
  • Climbing equipment
  • Sandbox and slides
  • Elephant sprinklers
  • Benches for reading and relaxation
  • Picnic tables
  • Chess tables
  • Gardens with flowering plants, shrubs and trees
  • Water fountain & rest rooms

Ball Field Area includes

  • Basketball courts
  • Hand ball courts / Tennis wall
  • Running track
  • Climbing equipment
  • Benches
  • Chess tables
  • Bike racks for storage during court play time
  • Border gardens with flowering plants, shrubs and trees

St. Catherine’s Park Hours

7 AM – Dusk

Directions to St. Catherine’s Park

By Bus

  • M15 bus along 1st Avenue (uptown) to East 68th Street
  • M15 bus along 2nd Avenue (downtown) to East 68th Street
  • M66 bus along 68th Street (East) to First Avenue

By Subway

  • 6 Train Line/Lexington Avenue Local, exit at 68th Street Hunter College
  • Q Train Line/Second Avenue Local, exit at 72nd Street

Click here for a map and driving directions.

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Two stone elephant sculptures in a park.