Seward Park Conservancy

Thank you The Lo-Down NY for reporting on our tree fall in the park.

“We were sorry to see another large tree had come crashing down in the storm a few nights ago. The tree was on the southern edge of Seward Park and fell onto East Broadway. There was still a lot of clean up to be done as of this morning.“

You read the full article and catch up on more Lower East Side news at The Lo-Down NY

After the storm this week, we sadly lost one of our beautiful Siberian Elm trees, estimated to be 90 years old.

Tree cover is crucial for our park, especially in providing shade during these hot summer months. To keep Seward Park a flourishing greenspace and combat tree loss, we planted 40+ new trees this spring!

Please consider supporting us to continue our efforts to replace trees and flora in Seward Park — for future generations of park-goers and pollinators! Donate today: https://sewardparkconservancy.salsalabs.org/.../index.html

After the storm this week, we sadly lost one of our beautiful Siberian Elm trees, estimated to be 90 years old.

Tree cover is crucial for our park, especially in providing shade during these hot summer months. To keep Seward Park a flourishing greenspace and combat tree loss, we planted 40+ new trees this spring!

Please consider supporting us to continue our efforts to replace trees and flora in Seward Park — for future generations of park-goers and pollinators! Donate today: https://sewardparkconservancy.salsalabs.org/donatenow/index.html

Beat the heat at Seward Park!

With a refreshing water feature and plenty of shaded benches, it’s the perfect spot to cool off during this summer heat wave. ⛲️🌳🌞

Parks and tree coverage are vital in combating urban heat. Visit us today to have some outdoor fun!

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THANK YOU to everyone who joined us on Saturday for ! It was a wonderful evening of community, culture, and, fortunately, clear skies.

We were so thrilled to be part of again this year and to bring French language film screenings to the park for FREE! Follow their account to stay informed of more screenings throughout the city this summer.

See you TOMORROW — Saturday, 7/13 — for screening of Air of Paris (L’Air de Paris) in Seward Park! 🇫🇷🎥🥊

The screening is FREE for all and begins at 8:30pm. The film is in French with English subtitles.

is back in Seward Park this FRIDAY (7/12) with a screening of Air of Paris (L’Air de Paris)!

In 1954 Paris, Victor Le Garrec, a retired boxer, pours his unfulfilled dreams into training young talents at his gym. His hopes soar when he spots potential in André Ménard, a railway worker. Offering to mentor him, Victor faces resistance from his wife, Blanche. Meanwhile, André becomes entangled in a passionate affair with Corinne, a wealthy woman, diverting his focus from training. As his heart and ambitions clash, André must weigh his love against his boxing aspirations.

Join us at 8:30pm for a FREE screening!

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us on Friday for the screening of Marinette!

We are thrilled to share is back THIS FRIDAY (7/12) for a free screening of Air of Paris (L’Air de Paris). Stay tuned throughout the week as we share more about the film and see you Friday!

Let’s come together as a community to support each other during this difficult time. An event has been arranged for a communal healing prayer vigil on Sunday, July 7th at 4 pm. Join us in uniting in prayer for everyone affected by the terrible tragedy that occurred in July 4th.

See you TONIGHT (7/5) for screening of Marinette in Seward Park ⚽️🇫🇷

The screening is FREE for all and begins at 8:30pm. The film is in French and English with English subtitles.

Shawn and Wallace are in search of their forever homes! After an exciting week in Seward Park, they are looking to spend the rest of their days inside with a loving family.

We are working with Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) to handle the adoption. You can learn more and apply at sewardparkconservancy.org/guinea-pigs

The Seward Park guinea pig is now safe and sound, warming up at home after a few days in the wild! Thank you to everyone who helped in this process — it was so wonderful to see our community unite around such a cute mascot!

It seems our guinea pig friend was enjoying his time in the Pollinator Meadow and did not want to leave. It took our board member Bridget Bosworth about an hour of waiting and some guinea pig sounds from her phone for him to finally walk into the cage so he could be safely removed.

We have been closely monitoring the situation and have not seen the second guinea pig in a few days. If you are in the park and see another guinea pig, please let us know immediately by dming our account. We will head back out with our trap to safely remove him.

Calling all small animal trapping and rescue experts — we need your help!

Two guinea pigs have been abandoned in our garden and we need your help safely removing them. PLEASE DM us if you are an expert!

In the meantime, please DO NOT feed them or enter the fenced garden without a member of SPC. You risk attracting predators to their location and harming other important animal life.

The Seward Park ping-pong table was recently named the "greatest place in all of New York City" by Hell Gate NYC journalist Esther Wang!

"In a city that increasingly feels inhospitable to the idea of sociality, and where any remaining vestige of the public good is being whittled down budget cut by budget cut, the Seward Park ping-pong table is a reminder of what the city could be."

Read the full story:

The Best Place in NYC Is the Seward Park Ping-Pong Table - Hell Gate The ping-pong table—and the community that has grown around it—is a reminder of what the city could be.

It’s summer in the park! 🌞🫧🌳

The park has been filled with laughter, community, and joy! Thank you to everyone who visits and makes this season so magical!

The Festival begins this weekend and we are so excited to be one of the many locations throughout the city hosting exhibits!

You may have already seen a sneak peak of Thomas Holton’s exhibit, “The Lams of Ludlow Street” set up in the park. Begun in 2003, “The Lams of Ludlow Street” is an exploration of how one family’s life continues to unfold in a 350 square-foot apartment in New York City’s Chinatown!

Stop by between now and June 16th to view this exhibit and visit to learn more about the festival!

As we swiftly head towards summer, we will miss the cool, calm, and often mystical morning light in the park.

Luckily, we get sunny skies, summer blooms, and an influx of parkgoers enjoying all the Lower East Side has to offer!

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Happy week! 📚

Our Little Free Library is an incredible source of community sharing and always filled with interesting reads from our neighbors.

Stop by this weekend to drop off a book you are ready to part with and discover your next favorite read!

Togo had a very special visitor last week – , a Husky trainer from Australia! 🇦🇺

Togo is a testament to the incredible abilities of huskies – their courage and athleticism shine through. Thank you for stopping by!

So many of our guests enjoy Seward Park as an access point to green space in our concrete jungle. If you are planning on gardening in your space this summer, be sure to follow ’s tips on how to stay safe!

Films on the Green is back this summer 🎥🇫🇷🌳

Save the date to join us in Seward Park for an unforgettable cinematic experience!

Friday, July 5: Marinette ⚽️

Friday, July 12: Air of Paris (L’Air de Paris) 🥊

All films are free and open to the public (but registration is encouraged). Films begin at sunset and have English subtitles.

See the full list of films and parks at Films on the Green Festival

The Tea Stand is in the park today from 1pm - 6pm handing out free tea!

The Tea Stand is a nonprofit organization devoted to serving free tea with the intention of building trust and community. They create spaces for neighbors to connect, strangers to meet, and communities to come together.

Learn more at https://www.theteastand.org

Thank you New York Magazine for featuring Seward Park in your article, "On Patrol With the Rat Czar."

With food and trash often finding their way into our plant beds and in corners of the park, combating the presence of rats is a constant battle.

We are already seeing the positive impact of Kathleen Corradi's efforts — making Seward Park a cleaner and more vibrant community space!

On Patrol With the New York City Rat Czar Kathleen Corradi has several million furry problems on her hands and a bureaucracy to navigate.

Last week, a parkgoer spotted two yellow-bellied sapsuckers chirping to each other in the trees of Seward Park.

As seen in the next image, they are often identified by red coloration on their heads, yellow tinged bellies, and their beautiful feather pattern that camouflages them well in our park.

Video by Joy Gadrinab; photo by Karel Bock

This Saturday, students and their families from P.S. 184M Shuang Wen School School joined us in the park for a community clean up. Students got their hands dirty and learned about the importance of weeding out invasive species to help our plants flourish!

It was wonderful to see these hardworking kids care for our shared spaces 🌱☀️🌸🌳