Stuyvesant Square
Park Historic Manhattan park with formal gardens and statues
A small Manhattan park framed by 19th-century row houses; visitors stop for benches, seasonal plantings and nearby cafés in the East Village/Gramercy area.
Stuyvesant Square is a small public park in Manhattan, New York City, named for the Stuyvesant family and part of a surrounding historic district.
The park is used for short visits, walking and passive recreation amid mature trees and park benches; it is a locale for neighborhood residents rather than large tourist crowds. The square is notable for its urban green space within a dense residential and institutional area.
The square dates to the 19th century when members of the Stuyvesant family donated land for public use; the surrounding area includes historic townhouses and institutions that reflect the neighborhood’s development.
Stuyvesant Square sits in Manhattan’s East Village / Stuyvesant Square neighborhood, close to medical and educational institutions and within walking distance of other central Manhattan districts.
- Heritage: Laid out in the 19th century and named for the Stuyvesant family, the park sits within a surrounding historic district of 19th‑century rowhouses.
How to Get to Stuyvesant Square #
From Union Square, it’s a 10-15 minute walk east along 14th Street and north on Second Avenue. Nearest subway: 14th St-Union Square (4/5/6/L/N/Q/R/W) or Astor Place/14th St stations for shorter approaches. There is limited street parking; public transit is the easiest option.
Tips for Visiting Stuyvesant Square #
- Enter from the East 16th Street gate to avoid school-run crowds in the mornings.
- Look for the 1888 cast-iron gateposts by the north entrance - often overlooked.
- Visit during late afternoon light to see the park's Victorian-era lamp posts come alive.
Best Time to Visit Stuyvesant Square #
Spring and autumn are the best times to visit for light, trees in bloom or colour, and manageable crowds.
Weather & Climate near Stuyvesant Square #
Stuyvesant Square's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1214 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
