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Get a glimpse of some of the thousands of events that take place in New York City parks each year! Once you're finished, find an event suited to your interests and location in our Upcoming Events calendar.
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Washington's Evacuation Day Re-enactment
Van Cortlandt Park
Parks photographer Malcolm Pinckney documents the Van Cortlandt House Museum's commemoration of the 225th Anniversary of George...
Central Park
Parks' staff photographer Malcolm Pinckney brings us the sights of the finish line in Central Park of the ING NYC Marathon.
Central Park
In October 2008, the traveling international exhibition Mobile Art landed (figuratively speaking) in Rumsey Playfield in...
Father Duffy Square
Parks' photographer Malcolm Pinckney traveled to Father Duffy Square in the heart of the city, Times Square, to document the...
Commissioner Benepe joined lead singer Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders and 101.9 RXP morning host Matt Pinfield at a concert...
Carver Playground Ribbon Cutting
Carver Playground
This Brooklyn playground, named in honor of George Washington Carver, famed African-American educator and agricultural...
Riverside Park South Ribbon Cutting
Riverside Park South
Standing before a historic New York Central steam locomotive, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined City...
Four Ribbon Cuttings in One Day
During most summer days, Parks cuts a ribbon on a recently completed improvement project. Sometimes, two ribbons are cut in a...
Central Park
The folk rock legends took to Central Park SummerStage for a benefit concert in Summer 2008, and Parks photographer Malcolm...
Treetures Arbor Day MillionTreesNYC Tree Planting
Parks Commissioner Benepe joined Treetures Environmental Education Program, Trees New York, Friends of Greenwich Street, third...
Fraser Square
On November 2, 2007, NYC Parks cut the ribbon on $740,000 in improvements to Brooklyn's Fraser Square. This former barren...
Fort Tryon Park
Photos from the annual festival that brings to life the customs and spirit of the Middle Ages to Fort Tryon Park.
Ciccarone Park
On August 23, 2007, NYC Parks cut the ribbon on $2.7 million in improvements to Ciccarone Playground in the Belmont...
Van Cortlandt Park
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe and children from Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center and St. James Recreation...
Central Park
"Met in the Parks" returned to Central Park for its 41st season of this popular summer concert series. The cast performed...
Highbridge Park's Mountain Bike Trail Ribbon Cutting
Highbridge Park
Parks & Recreation along with the New York City Mountain Bike Association (NYCMTB) held opening ceremonies for the first...
Second-annual NYC GROWS Festival Announcement
Union Square Park
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined National Gardening Association (NGA) President Mike Metallo and pre-school...
Bryant Park
One day a year, the Academy of American Poets organizes Poem In Your Pocket Day. The idea is simple: select a poem you love...
Matthews Muliner Playground Ribbon Cutting
Matthews Muliner Playground
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined City Council Member James Vacca, former City Council Member Madeline...
Announcement of a Recycling Pilot Program
Union Square Park
The Department of Sanitation partnered with the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Department of Transportation to...
Heckscher Ballfields Ribbon Cutting
Central Park
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe and Central Park Conservancy President Douglas Blonsky joined teams from The...
Central Park
Historic House Trust and Parks Department employees enjoy an evening on the ice in Central Park.
Bethesda Terrace Arcade Restoration
Central Park
The Bethesda Terrace Arcade, the richly decorated underground component of Central Park’s Bethesda Terrace, reopened on...
Central Park
Talented amateur snowboarders took to the rails for the annual Rail Jam Open and snowboarder-acrobat troupe Flying Ace...
Union Square Park
Professional snowboarders headed to Union Square Park for New York City's first ever major pro snowboarding competition.
Central Park
The Arsenal, Parks Department Headquarters in Central Park, has been festooned with lights during the holiday season every year...
Prospect Park
On November 27, Mayor Bloomberg joined New York Daily News Chairman & Publisher Mort Zuckerman and his daughter Abigail to flip...
Wheelchair Football Comes to Parks
Forest Park
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined Executive Director Paul J. Tobin and Director of Sports & Recreation Bill...
Harlem River Ballfield Groundbreaking
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined Congressman Charles B. Rangel, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson,...
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