Pelham Bay Park

September 10, 2003

NYC TEENS BUILD CHARACTER AND COMMUNITY PRIDE

On Thursday, August 28, on the last day of their program, Summer Tree Corps participants went...

August 20, 2003

PARKS BLACKOUT HEROES

As yesterday’s Daily Plant noted, many Parks & Recreation staff members played an important...

August 14, 2003

LIFE’S A BEACH WHEN YOU'RE SPIKING A VOLLEYBALL

One weekend a year, beach volleyball players—both top and novices—gather on the sands of New...

July 15, 2003

REDISCOVERING THE MAGNIFICENT BEECH

A few weeks ago, while visiting relatives in Chester County, Pennsylvania, I saw one of the...

July 8, 2003

PARK WARDEN INVESTITURE

Hundreds of Park Wardens braved the pouring rain and muddy grounds to attend the annual Warden...

June 20, 2003

CONGRATULATIONS MAY EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

The Commissioner’s Employee of the Month is John J. Natoli. John is the Chief Engineer...

June 11, 2003

ALL FOR 70 AND 70 FOR ALL

Yesterday was a extraordinary day. The sun was shining, the temperature reached above 80...

May 23, 2003

MAYOR KICKS OFF BATHING SUIT SEASON AT CONEY ISLAND

On Wednesday, Mayor Bloomberg announced what New Yorkers have been waiting all winter to hear:...

April 25, 2003

PARKS & RECREATION CELEBRATES EARTH DAY

In recognition of Earth Day 2003, Parks & Recreation encourages all New Yorkers to do their part...

March 19, 2003

CONGRATULATIONS TO PARKS ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS

In a classic case of the best being saved for last, on Friday, March 14, Parks & Recreation...