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Parks Highlights

Features

Parks Merchandise Image of Parks Tshirt
NYC Parks presents our favorite T-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, and accessories. Sport your park!

Special Events

Weekend Walks Bedford Avenue Weekend Walk
Meet members of your community and discover new things in your neighborhood!
Learn to Ride kids on bikes
In these free classes, we’ll teach kids and adults the basics of bicycling, preparing them to ride safely.

Newsroom

Email Newsletters Man and child at computer
Receive email newsletters about what’s new in City parks and recreation centers!
NYC Water-on-the-Go Water bottle
Get your fill of New York City’s great-tasting, award-winning tap water all summer long!
Photo Gallery Photo Journal thumbnail
Explore the NYC Parks system through the lens of our Parks photographers.

Announcements & Notices

Forestry Service Requests A street tree
Report a damaged or dead tree, request a new street tree, or submit other forestry service requests.
Reducing Our Carbon Footprint green roof
Learn what the Parks Department is doing to reduce its carbon footprint across the five boroughs.
Improvements to ADA Complaint Form handcyclist
Complainants can now upload videos and photos to illustrate ADA violations.

Development Projects

PlaNYC 2030 Plan NYC Logo
NYC must plan for the next 25 years by addressing the physical barriers to maintaining and improving our quality of life.
Bronx Parks for the 21st Century Thumbnail Map of Bronx Parks
More than $220 million will be spent on improvements to more than 70 Bronx Parks over the next five years.
Greenpoint-Williamsburg Redevelopment Project Greenpoint-Williamsburg Redevlopment Project
Read about the neighborhood rezoning plan that will result in new parkland along the waterfront.
Business Opportunities concessionaire
Learn about concessions opportunities and download capital RFPs.
Washington Square Park EAS Washington Square Park Arch
View the Environmental Assessment Statement for Washington Square Park.

Get Involved

Shape Up NYC Shape Up NYC
Free fitness classes soon with free nutrition seminars lead by Shape Magazine health experts. Start today!
MTNYC Training Program A boy waters a tree
Apply to train in arboriculture, ecological restoration, and garden/landscape design with MillionTreesNYC.

Recreation, Health & Fitness

Shape Up NYC Shape Up NY
Every week Parks offers FREE fitness classes at dozens of locations across the five boroughs.
Walk NYC walkers
Get outdoors and get fit for free by participating in this walking program open to all ages.
Fishing in NYC Boy holding fishing rod and fish.
The city's inland lakes, rivers, and over 500 miles of shoreline offer a world of opportunities to enjoy both freshwater and saltwater sport fishing.
Alley Pond Park Adventure Course adventure course
Promote team building and problem–solving skills at your work or school by booking a trip.
Free Adult Summer Fitness Programs yoga in the park
Take advantage of the coolest parts of hot summer days—mornings and evenings—to get fit in a park.
Swim Programs Swim Lessons
This summer, enjoy free, water-based programs for all ages and levels throughout the five boroughs.

Art, Culture, & Performances

Free Summer Concerts Concerts
For world-class performances under the stars, head to your local park!

Education

Wildlife in Parks Heron in water
Find out what critters you're likely to spot in a New York City park!
Nature Centers Natural
Come visit one of our in-park community centers for public education and environmental studies.