Stuyvesant Cove Park facts for kids
Stuyvesant Cove Park is a public park in Manhattan, New York City. It covers about 1.9 acres (7,700 square meters). The park stretches from 18th Street to 23rd Street. It is located between the FDR Drive and the East River. This park is part of the East River Greenway, a path along the river. It connects to the Captain Patrick J. Brown Walk to the south.
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Park History and Features
From Old Site to Green Space
Stuyvesant Cove Park was built on land that used to be a cement plant and a parking lot. This type of land is called a "brownfield site." It means the land was used for industry before. The park was created after a big building project, called Riverwalk, did not happen. That project would have included homes, offices, and a hotel.
Park Creation and Design
The park was finished in 2002. It cost about $8.3 million to build. Donna Walcavage Landscape Architecture designed the park. You might notice a small "beach" area in the middle of the park. This was formed by extra cement dumped into the East River. It is not a place for people to walk on.
Fun Things to Do in the Park
At the north end of the park, you will find Solar 1. This is an environmental learning center. It has a small outdoor stage. Public events and performances often happen here. The park also has several gazebos, which are small open buildings. There is a bike path for cycling. You will find plenty of places to park your bike. Many picnic areas with tables and seats are available for visitors.
Learning About Native Plants
Since 2009, Stuyvesant Cove Park has been planted with many different native plants. Native plants are species that naturally grow in an area. In 2018, the park manager, Emily Curtis-Murphy, started a special program. The goal was to show off plants that originally grew in Manhattan and Long Island. This makes the park like an outdoor classroom. Students from local schools can visit and learn about nature. These plants help local wildlife, like birds and butterflies.
Getting to the Park
Ferry Service
You can get to Stuyvesant Cove Park by NYC Ferry. The Lower East Side route serves the park. This ferry service started on August 29, 2018. It offers a fun way to travel to the park by water.
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A dance company rehearses on an outdoor stage at park used for public events
