Prospect Park

August 26, 2004

WANT “BILL AND TED” HISTORY, BUT DON’T HAVE A PHONE BOOTH? USE A PARK!

If I were to say to you, "you know that movie where Keanu Reeves travels around by phone booth?"...

August 10, 2004

BAILEY FOUNTAIN BUBBLES BACK

On July 28, Parks & Recreation and the Prospect Park Alliance welcomed back one of New York...

July 6, 2004

SUMMER MOVIE GUIDE: PARKIE PICKS FOR SUMMER FILM FESTIVALS

As the summer sun sets and the day’s heat finally begins to lessen, New Yorkers from all walks...

April 29, 2004

KICKING OFF EARTH DAY IN NEW YORK CITY’S PARKS

With budding trees, bright skies, and warm weather, it was easy to understand the importance of...

March 15, 2004

MEMORIALS, TREES, AND PROSPECT PARK

A year ago, a friend died in a motor scooter accident. His death filled me with an immense...

February 13, 2004

ASK PROFESSOR GINKGO: WHERE CAN I GO ‘ROUND AND ‘ROUND

Dear Professor Ginkgo: I'm interested in the history of the city parks' carousels,...

December 9, 2003

VICTORY FIELD SCORES $1.5 MILLION RENOVATION

As the first flakes from this weekend’s massive snowstorm swirled down from the sky, Parks &...

November 24, 2003

LET'S TALK TURKEY:
WILD TURKEYS IN NEW YORK CITY PARKS

This Thursday, families across the United States will celebrate Thanksgiving, most of them by...

October 29, 2003

NEW YORKERS CELEBRATED HALLOWEEN EARLY THIS YEAR WITH THE GREAT NEW YORK CITY HALLOWEEN PA

On Saturday, October 25, parks across New York City were filled with Halloween spirit. The...

October 28, 2003

FRANK D'AMICO

The following is a reflection on Frank D’Amico, a former Parks & Recreation employee who...

Know Before You Go

Kate Wollman Ice Skating Rink: CLOSED 2012-2013

The Kate Wollman Rink will NOT be open for ice skating this winter; 2012 - 2013. The parking lot will also remain closed this winter. Construction is continuing on Lakeside , a year-round destination for recreation, relaxation, and events. Ice skating will return with the completion of this exciting new project.