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Enjoy pictures of everyday life in New York City parks--from gatherings of friends to flowers in bloom to popular facilities and sculptures.
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Winter Snow in Fort Greene Park
Fort Greene Park
It's time for some fun in the snow! Many people enjoy sledding in parks during these winter months, some choose to go belly...
Maria Hernandez Park Storm Damage
Maria Hernandez Park
On Thursday, September 16, New York was hit by one of the worst storms in recent times; two tornados and a macroburst crossing...
Multiple Parks
Autumn is the season when trees come alive with color and natural vibrancy. There may be no more picturesque moment in New...
Multiple Parks
On Thursday, September 16, 2010 New York was hit by one of the worst storms in the recent era; two tornados and a macroburst...
The High Line
Shape Up NYC has proven to be one of the most popular programs offered by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation....
Multiple Parks
Friday and Saturday nights each July and August, families join the Urban Park Rangers for a free camping experience in parks in...
Multiple Parks
During the summer, Parks' pools come alive with thousands of visitors every day. 54 outdoor pools opened during the 2010 summer...
Sun. Sand. Surf. Garbage. Which of these doesn’t belong? This box holds one cubic ton of litter. Every day, parks...
Park Avenue Malls
Parks’ photographer Daniel Avila captured the action as a mallard and her ducklings were escorted to the safety of...
Riverside Park
The Parks Department hosted sledding and other snow activities in parks citywide, including Manhattan's Riverside Park.
On January 13, 2010, Parks Photographer Daniel Avila visited the synthetic turf multipurpose field at Bushwick Inlet Park. This...
Central Park
On the evening of Tuesday, August 18, 2009, a powerful storm with winds in excess of 80 m.p.h. ripped through Central Park,...
Multiple Parks
On April 2009, our photographers traversed the city in search of tulips. These beautiful flowers symbolize both the start of...
Malcolm Pinckney and fellow Yankee fans got a sneak peek of the new stadium at the team's early April warmup day. Whet your...
Soundview Park
Join photographer Malcolm Pinckney on an aerial tour of recently reopened Soundview Park in the Bronx.
Multiple Parks
All images by Zerina Philip, photo intern
Central Park
Central Park Conservancy and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation piloted a one-month program using an...
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park's Phase II, bordered by the East River and Adams and Plymouth Streets, includes a newly accessible beach...
Multiple Parks
Enjoy some of photographer Daniel Avila's favorite shots from a busy summer month in parks.
Randall's Island Park
A collection of track & field and cross country meets held in New York City parks.
East River Park
Photographer Daniel Avila documents construction progress in East River Park in February and April of 2006.
Parks photographer Daniel Avila's 2006 collection of Queens park photographs.
Highbridge Park
The High Bridge is part of the Old Croton Aqueduct, the brick water conduit that brought New York City its earliest supply of...
Often seen as indicators of spring's arrival, daffodils are a welcome sight in New York City. Our photographers set out to...
Central Park
The NYPD Emergency Service Unit captured and tranquilized a young male coyote on the south side of the 79th Street transverse...
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