A New Vision for Nature in New York City
A 2025 community-led report, Oaks, Our City, and Us, offers a bold and hopeful vision: a city where nature is not confined to a few parks, but woven into every neighborhood, every block, and every daily experience.
The Composer in the Park: Antonín Dvořák and the Sound of Stuyvesant Square
Discover the story behind the Antonín Dvořák statue in Stuyvesant Square Park and how the composer’s time in the neighborhood helped shape the sound of American music.
The Stuyvesant Square Bagel Guide
A March 2026 roundup by The Infatuation named Ess-a-Bagel among the best bagels in New York—and even suggested Stuyvesant Square Park as the perfect place to enjoy one!
What Is Winter Light Therapy—and Why Is Stuyvesant Square the Perfect Place for It?
Winter may be cold, but it offers one of the year’s most underrated mood boosters: low-angle sunlight. Discover how just 10–20 minutes in Stuyvesant Square Park can support your circadian rhythm, lower stress, and turn bare winter branches into a natural form of light therapy. ❄️☀️
Volunteer With SPNA—Help Shape the Park’s Busy Season Ahead
Volunteer with SPNA and help shape the park’s busy season ahead.
What Is Squirrel Therapy—and Does It Really Work? 🐿️
What Is Squirrel Therapy—and Does It Really Work? 🐿️
Discover how watching the park’s playful squirrels can actually reduce stress, boost mood, and help you recharge—science says it works!
Spirit of Giving
As the year comes to a close, we invite you to join SPNA’s “Spirit of Giving” campaign to raise $25,000 in support of essential 2026 projects that keep Stuyvesant Square Park beautiful, safe, and welcoming for all.
Your generosity directly supports the park’s gardens, trees, and vibrant community programs, which make this historic space thrive year-round.
Take a Musical Journey Through Stuyvesant Square Park
Take your next park visit to a whole new level—literally in tune with the surroundings! We’ve curated a one-hour Spotify playlist inspired by the people, art, and spirit of Stuyvesant Square Park. From Antonín Dvořák’s New World Symphony (honoring the composer whose statue graces the park) to the soothing strains of Florence Price, Duke Ellington, and Aaron Copland, this mix invites you to slow down, listen, and let the city’s rhythm blend with the music.
Boost Your Brain, Beat Stress, and Sleep Better—All From a Little Box of Books in the Park
Did you know that engaging with books can have numerous positive effects on your health? Check out the books available at our Little Free Library!
Spring migration | How to help an injured bird
Spring migration has begun. Find out how to help injured birds.
Farm-to-Table: Eat Local, Think Global
Eating local means sourcing food from fresh, locally grown produce and foods from nearby farmers and producers, offering environmental, economic, social, and health benefits.
