Stuyvesant Square Park — Attraction in New York

Stuyvesant Square Park is an odd place. It is a fairly small park. It has a lot of pavement and sidewalks, with lot of wide and narrow walkways. But the vegetation that is present is attractive and cared-for. Lots of benches are available for sitting and reading. Due to the plentitude of trees, most of the benches are shaded, but it is possible to find some that get sunshine.

The strange aspect is the fairly small size combined with the park's split across 2nd Avenue. The park occupies an area from 15th Street to 17th Street, on both sides of 2nd Avenue. extending perhaps 40% of the distance on both sides of 2nd to, respectively, 1st Avenue and 3rd Avenue. That location means 16th Street does not go through.

Unfortunately, the unusual physical arrangement creates danger. You have to cross 2nd Avenue to get between halves of the park. That street crossing is where 16th Street would be, but is not. Because no street is present, no car traffic moves across 2nd Avenue there. Even though a traffic light is at the crossing, bicyclists and e-bike riders recklessly careen through without stopping at red lights. The lack of cars makes them feel they can get away with flouting the law. This is a perilous situation for people on foot. And the New York City Police Department refuses to protect park users there. Also, people ride bikes and motor bikes within the park itself. That is illegal under both New York State and New York City law. Again, the Police do not enforce the law to protect people. Nor does the Parks...

The park is bounded by Second Avenue to the east, Third Avenue to the west, 15th Street to the north, and 17th Street to the south.

The park was named after Peter Stuyvesant, the last Dutch governor of New Amsterdam (now New York City), and was created in 1836. It was designed by James S. White, who also designed nearby Tompkins Square Park. The park was originally intended as a private space for the residents of the surrounding neighborhood, but it was later opened to the public.

Today, Stuyvesant Square Park features a large central lawn, walking paths, benches, and a playground. It is a popular spot for picnics, sunbathing, and dog walking. The park is also home to several notable statues and memorials, including a statue of Peter Stuyvesant and a memorial to the victims of the General Slocum disaster, a steamship that caught fire in the East River in 1904 and killed over 1,000 people.

Overall, Stuyvesant Square Park is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the bustling city, providing a much-needed green space for residents and...

small tranquil park planted on the edge of Gramercy.

perfect for hanging out outside on warm days, eating lunch outside, sipping on coffee, getting lost in the pages of a book, or you just want the semblance of being in nature in NYC's concrete jungle. Stuyvesant Square is a frequent post-running cool-down spot for me and makes for a great place to park yourself in the early evening and chill.

the park, itself, is a dual-sectioned park, bisected by Second Avenue and in-between 15th and 17th streets. trees, greenery, and flowers decorate this sliver of nature in Manhattan, which help seclude you and other park-goers from the din of traffic and city life. there's a dog park/run area for those with pooches. the park is really well-maintained and clean. it's quite a sight on a warm sunny day. the space itself is maintained well and fairly clean.

if you live in the area, take advantage of it....you're paying for it via taxes!

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