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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Greenbelt Summer Day Camp starts 7/9/12 -- It's not too late to register!
at 200 Nevada Avenue (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Calling all Young Naturalists for 2012 Summer Fun and Learning!The Greenbelt Conservancy, in partnership with New York City Parks offers an exciting, educational, hands-on summer camp experience for…
Category: Kids
Kids
FLOW.12
at Waterfront Pathways along Ward's Island (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
FLOW returns to Randall's Island Park for 2012 with five new artists and five new site-specific installations along the Park's southern shoreline.FLOW is a project of the Randall's Island Sports…
Category: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Environmental Awareness, Tours, Culture, Waterfront
Free!
Sunrise Tai Chi Classes
at Linden Terrace (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
6:30 a.m.–7:30 a.m.
Tai chi is a Chinese exercise system that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of both body and mind.Be sure to wear comfortable clothing. Heavy rain will cancel the…
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors
Free!
Shape Up NYC: Yoga
at Tower Plaza (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Get in Shape for summer by attending a new Shape Up Yoga class outdoors!While yoga is primarily about stretching, it develops strength and increases flexibility. Each pose has a specific purpose.…
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness
Free!
Event
Parkcentric: Photographs from the Museum of the City of New York, 1890-1940
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Featuring nearly 70 photographs, this exhibition celebrates two great institutions—the New York City parks system and the Museum of the City of New York. The museum, originally housed at…
Category: Education, Exhibits, History, Culture
Free!
CityParks Tennis Lessons
at William E. Kelly Memorial Park (in Kelly Park), Brooklyn , Williamsbridge Oval Tennis Courts (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx, Kaiser Park Tennis Courts (in Kaiser Park), Brooklyn, Fort Greene Park Tennis Courts (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
CityParks Tennis presented by Chase, provides free tennis lessons to thousands of kids ages 5 to 16 each year in more than 36 parks throughout the five boroughs.The program promotes physical fitness…
Category: Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
Monet's Garden at The New York Botanical Garden
at Watson Building, Room 302 (in Bronx Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.
This multifaceted exhibition examines the life and work of the Impressionist master by highlighting his passion for gardening and the inspiration he drew from his living masterpiece, the garden on…
Category: Nature, Exhibits, Seniors
Bryant Park Petanque
at Petanque Courts (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn to play p?tanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC's championship-winning club. Available for…
Category: Games, Sports, Culture
Free!
Bryant Park Ping Pong
at Ping Pong Court (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Paddles and balls provided free of charge to all skill levels. Visit the park and sign up with an attendant, who can arrange a friendly game.
Category: Games, Sports
Free!
Bryant Park Chess
at Fountain Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan, Chess Area (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Game boards, including chess, backgammon, checkers, and Scrabble, are available for a small fee. Provided by the Marshall Chess Club.
Category: Games
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