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This Weekend in Parks
Outdoor art exhibits, outdoor fun, and lots of turkeys!

Seaside Nature Park Is November’s Park of the Month!
Formerly an undeveloped plot of waterfront land, Seaside Nature Park is one of Staten Island’s most picturesque waterfront locations.

Mayor Bloomberg and Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Announce $1 Million Donation to Central Park Conservancy
Chase’s contribution will restore lost landscapes and plant new trees throughout Central Park.

Parks Breaks Ground on Restoration of 1939 World's Fair Relic
The Boathouse at Flushing Meadows Corona Park has provided visitors with a connection to the water and the park’s history.

New Park in Tribeca Is Green Gateway to Manhattan
Most recently a paved parking lot, CaVaLa Park is a vital new public space. The design of this new park by Parks Capital Designer Gail Wittwer-Laird and SoHo…

NYC Urban Field Station Hosts Delegation from Beijing
On November 3, 2009 the Urban Field Station hosted a delegation of 14 forestry professionals from Beijing, China.

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