See our parks like never before—from the water! Get free paddling lessons led by our Urban Park Rangers in the gentle protected waters of our lakes or join advanced island-hopping adventures in our ...

NYC Parks helps bring together people from all over our great city. From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds, we own and operate some of the most exemplary green spaces in the world.

Knowing how to swim is a valuable skill that can improve your health and fitness, and even help save your life. To make sure that New Yorkers stay safe in and near the water, we’re offering free ...

Musicians from around the world are coming to New York’s parks to perform. Rock, folk, jazz, hip hop, classical, world—no matter what your style is, there’s a performance for you.

Show Up and Shape Up! Shape Up NYC is a free group fitness program for adults and seniors with locations in all five boroughs! Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just starting your ...

The project will construct a new open space at the DEP site on East 4th Street between Bowery and Lafayette Street. The completion date has changed. To learn more about why schedules change, please ...

This text is part of Parks’ Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park. This park is named for William H. Todd (1857-1932), one of the nation’s most successful shipbuilders, an ...

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Learn some of the basics of astronomy. This week marks the start of a rare, limited opportunity to view Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus in the same night sky.

As with the larger Abe Lebewohl Park across the street, this small garden at the corner of Stuyvesant Street and East 10th Street is named for Abe Lebewohl, the founder of the Second Avenue Deli.

Every Sunday from June 2 through October 27, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (weather permitting) Reach new heights at our obstacle course in Queens! Join us for free Sunday programs at the Alley Pond ...