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Parks Highlights

Special Events

Download Our Special Events Highlights Calendar Medieval Festival dancers
Plan great activities for the whole family across the boroughs throughout the year.

Newsroom

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Receive email newsletters about what’s new in City parks and recreation centers!
Photographer's Journal 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.
United States Census 2010 census logo
Your participation in the 2010 census is required by law and only takes 10 minutes of your time. Learn more.
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.
Yankee Stadium Redevelopment Project Mayor Bloomberg at new  Yankees Stadium groundbreaking
Get all the info on the exciting redevelopment of the new Yankee Stadium.
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

MTNYC Training Program A boy waters a tree
Apply to train in arboriculture, ecological restoration, and garden/landscape design with MillionTreesNYC.
Community Gardens Garden
Strengthen gardens and strengthen communities by becoming a part of the nation's largest urban gardening program!

Recreation, Health & Fitness

Kayaking & Canoeing Kayak on the water
NYC Water Trail connects 160 square miles of rivers, bays, creeks, inlets and ocean for kayaks and openwater rowing.
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.

Art, Culture, & Performances

Public Art
Explore the temporary public art exhibits in the Parks and find information about permanent monuments.

Education

Wildlife in Parks Heron in water
Find out what critters you're likely to spot in a New York City park!
Birding in Parks bird
Find out which feathered friends have settled in New York City parks this season!
Nature Centers Natural
Come visit one of our in-park community centers for public education and environmental studies.