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Stuyvesant Square

Discover a special park in New York City that's split in two by a big road!

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Stuyvesant Square Peter Styvesant statue

Stuyvesant Square Peter Styvesant statue

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Italianate facade: Rutherford Place, Stuyvesant Square, New York City
Stuyvesant Square Christmas I
Stuyvesant Square fountain St. George Church
Stuyvesant Square Christmas II
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Stuyvesant Square
Stuyvesant Square in summer
Stuyvesant Square Fountain
Early 20th C. ironwork, St George's Chapel (1911-12), Stuyvesant Square, New York
Italianate windows (1907), Rutherford Place, Stuyvesant Square, New York City
Stuyvesant Square Dvorak statue

Key Facts

Location
Manhattan, New York City.
Divided By
Second Avenue.
Park Fence Material
Cast-iron.
Fun Fact
The park is split into two parts by a big avenue!

Where is This Cool Place?

Imagine a green space right in the middle of a super busy city called New York! Stuyvesant Square is a park and the neighborhood around it. It's in a part of the city called Manhattan.

Think of Manhattan like a long island. The park is like a puzzle piece, with streets named 15th and 17th Street on the sides, and Rutherford Place and Nathan D. Perlman Place at the ends.

A big road called Second Avenue cuts right through the middle, making two parts: one on the east and one on the west. It's like having two parks for the price of one!

A Park with a Fence!

This park has a special fence all around it, made of something called cast-iron. It looks like fancy, old metalwork! The fence goes around both the east and west sides of the park.

It's like a protective hug for the trees and grass. The neighborhood is like a big square around the park. It's bordered by streets numbered 14th to 19th Street, and avenues called First and Third Avenue.

It’s a place where people live and visit, enjoying the green space in the city.

What's So Special About It?

Stuyvesant Square is a place where nature meets the city. It’s a spot for people to relax, play, and enjoy fresh air away from the tall buildings. Even though it's in a big city, it has trees and open spaces.

The park is divided by Second Avenue, which is a very important road that helps people get around. This division makes the park unique, like having two separate gardens to explore. It’s a little bit of nature in a very busy place.

Who Lives and Works Here?

People live in the buildings all around Stuyvesant Square. They might walk to the park to have a picnic or just sit on a bench. The neighborhood is a place where different kinds of people live together.

It’s part of a bigger area called Manhattan Community Board 6. This means it has its own local leaders who help make decisions about the park and the neighborhood, making sure it stays a nice place for everyone.

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