St. James Park — Attraction in New York

One word: Dirty! So many people crowd this park in the summer that it is impossible to keep it clean without resident's help. Too many BBQs, not enough garbage bags. Lots of dog owners (including myself) use the park so expect to see dogs off the leash from time to time. (Watch out for leftover food in the grass!) Unfortunely, what ever tennis program they were planning never came into fruition. The newly paved tennis courts are littered with trash. It now doubles as a dog run as it is the only fenced in area to safely unleash and train your dogs wIthout interruption. To it's credit, the sprinklers in the kid's playground area are a great way to cool off and let your children run around safely as it is fenced off from the rest of the park. (No dogs allowed.) The kid's playground is well shaded and the mist from the sprinklers is a plus for adults wanting to stay cool while keeping their young ones insight. Not a place to be after...

I use to play in this park many yrs ago there was a black out and I was in there with my best friend Norma bourdon the night of the black a day I will never forget Norman mother was looking for us in her night dress and a big knife lol I use to see addicts hanging out they we're nice well at the time I didn't know they were on drugs I just thought they were tired or something they always used to fall asleep every time I drive by there now I see it fill with people especially in the summer lots of birthday parties I see everyone having fun up in there I had a lot of fun at St James I drove by and they were having a basketball tournament last year I saw some people playing soccer cooking bring...

The park is pretty big and there are always dogs for my dog to get along with which I love, but the park is always dirty. I haven't constantly watch my pup to make sure he doesnt pick up any trash (he was close to picking up toilet paper one time which is disgusting). I think the workers try hard to try to keep it clean but a little more effort could be afforded and there should be consequences for people that dont pick up after themselves. This is a public space that we all share and want to be a part of so we should all be held accountable for our garbage. It shouldnt even have to be said,...