NYC Parks Special Events copyright (c) 2013 NYC Department of Parks and Recreation http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events_search.php NYC Department of Parks and Recreation en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 10:53:07 GMT NYC Parks News 25 25 http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events_search.php http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/parks_leaf_thumb.gif <![CDATA[Central Park Circuit]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/18/central-park-circuit http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/18/central-park-circuit Date: June 18, 2013

Get fit this summer with innovative exercises designed by top trainers to utilize the Park’s best natural features: rocks, trails, stairs, hills, and gorgeous open lawns. A variety of classes will help you to maximize your strength and agility, as well as increase flexibility and muscle tone. All fitness levels welcome. Space is limited to 20 participants per class on a first come, first served basis. Ages 18+.

Start time: 6:30 pm

End time: 7:30 pm

Contact phone: (212) 348-4867

Location: North Meadow Recreation Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-06-18 2013-06-18 6:30 pm 7:30 pm 40.7911, -73.9597 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Basic Canoeing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/22/basic-canoeing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/22/basic-canoeing Date: June 22, 2013

Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes, to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. On an Urban Park Ranger canoe program, you can go from novice to expert in one just one summer!

Children 8 years old and up are welcome.

Skill Levels:

  • Basic: Great for all skill levels, including children 8 years and older.
  • Intermediate: Some experience preferred.
  • Advanced: Experience required.

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 628-2345

Location: The Harlem Meer, outside of Lasker Pool (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-06-22 2013-06-22 12:00 pm 3:00 pm 40.7972, -73.954 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Rockstock and Barrels]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/22/rockstock-and-barrels http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/22/rockstock-and-barrels Date: June 22, 2013

Rockaway rocks with this 7th annual festival including a surf contest and music.

Sponsored by Boarders Surf Shop

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 6:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 318-4000

Location: Beach 90th Street (in Rockaway Beach)

]]> Q164 Rockaway Beach 2013-06-22 2013-06-22 12:00 pm 6:00 pm 40.5843, -73.8123 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[CANCELLED: CANCELLED: Archery]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/23/archery http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/23/archery Date: June 23, 2013

Please note: this event has been cancelled.

Please note: this event has been cancelled.

Archery is a wonderful way to improve focus and develop patience. Our trained Rangers will demonstrate the safe and proper way to draw a bow and shoot an arrow. Archery is a great way to build upper body strength!

Families and children ages 8 years and older are welcome to participate.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (718) 846-2731

Location: Forest Park Visitor Center (in Forest Park)

]]> Q015 Forest Park 2013-06-23 2013-06-23 1:00 pm 40.7003, -73.8548 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[CANCELLED: Archery]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/29/archery http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/29/archery Date: June 29, 2013

Please note: this event has been cancelled.

Archery is a wonderful way to improve focus and develop patience. Our trained Rangers will demonstrate the safe and proper way to draw a bow and shoot an arrow. Archery is a great way to build upper body strength!

Families and children ages 8 years and older are welcome to participate.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (718) 421-2021

Location: Prospect Park Picnic House (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-06-29 2013-06-29 1:00 pm 40.6674, -73.9726 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Learn to Fly Day]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/30/learn-to-fly-day http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/30/learn-to-fly-day Date: June 30, 2013

Do you have an interest in aviation? Have you ever wanted to fly a model airplane? Come join the Staten Island RC Modelers for our Learn to Fly Day. Receive expert instruction from one of our Instructor Pilots and experience flying a remote control airplane.

There is no cost for this event. Registration runs from 10am till 11:30am and is open to the first 10 people who arrive. Trainees must be 12 years or older to participate. If you are younger than 18, a parent must be present.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Field of Dreams (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course)

]]> R013 LaTourette Park & Golf Course 2013-06-30 2013-06-30 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.5706, -74.1696 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Ten Mile Classic in Riverside Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/summer-on-the-hudson-ten-mile-classic-in-riverside-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/summer-on-the-hudson-ten-mile-classic-in-riverside-park Date: July 20, 2013

Come by to cheer on our basketball teams (ages 11-13 and 14-16) and join us for the championship games on the last day of the tournament.

Call to register a team.

Thank you to our 2013 Summer on the Hudson in West Harlem Piers Park sponsor Fairway Market.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0219

Location: Ten Mile River Playground (in Recreational Area)

]]> M140 Recreational Area 2013-07-20 2013-07-20 11:00 am 5:00 pm 40.8298, -73.9523 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/515b0dc24908f.jpg Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Ten Mile Classic in Riverside Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/23/summer-on-the-hudson-ten-mile-classic-in-riverside-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/23/summer-on-the-hudson-ten-mile-classic-in-riverside-park Date: July 23, 2013

Come by to cheer on our basketball teams (ages 11-13 and 14-16) and join us for the championship games on the last day of the tournament.

Call to register a team.

Thank you to our 2013 Summer on the Hudson in West Harlem Piers Park sponsor Fairway Market.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0219

Location: Ten Mile River Playground (in Recreational Area)

]]> M140 Recreational Area 2013-07-23 2013-07-23 11:00 am 5:00 pm 40.8298, -73.9523 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/515b0dc24908f.jpg Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer & Pee Wee Basketball]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/24/summer-on-the-hudson-tots-soccer-pee-wee-basketball http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/24/summer-on-the-hudson-tots-soccer-pee-wee-basketball Date: July 24, 2013

All little ones (5 and under) welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball.

Tots Soccer: 9:30– 10:30am

Pee Wee Basketball: 10:30 – 11:30am

Start time: 9:30 am

End time: 10:30 am

Contact phone: 311

Location: 71st Street Soccer Field and Basketball Courts (in Riverside Park South)

]]> M353 Riverside Park South 2013-07-24 2013-07-24 9:30 am 10:30 am 40.7805, -73.9882 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/515b0e59967ed.JPG Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Ten Mile Classic in Riverside Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/summer-on-the-hudson-ten-mile-classic-in-riverside-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/summer-on-the-hudson-ten-mile-classic-in-riverside-park Date: July 27, 2013

Come by to cheer on our basketball teams (ages 11-13 and 14-16) and join us for the championship games on the last day of the tournament.

Call to register a team.

Thank you to our 2013 Summer on the Hudson in West Harlem Piers Park sponsor Fairway Market.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0219

Location: Ten Mile River Playground (in Recreational Area)

]]> M140 Recreational Area 2013-07-27 2013-07-27 11:00 am 5:00 pm 40.8298, -73.9523 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/515b0dc24908f.jpg Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Ten Mile Classic in Riverside Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/summer-on-the-hudson-ten-mile-classic-in-riverside-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/summer-on-the-hudson-ten-mile-classic-in-riverside-park Date: July 30, 2013

Come by to cheer on our basketball teams (ages 11-13 and 14-16) and join us for the championship games on the last day of the tournament.

Call to register a team.

Thank you to our 2013 Summer on the Hudson in West Harlem Piers Park sponsor Fairway Market.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0219

Location: Ten Mile River Playground (in Recreational Area)

]]> M140 Recreational Area 2013-07-30 2013-07-30 11:00 am 5:00 pm 40.8298, -73.9523 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/515b0dc24908f.jpg Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer & Pee Wee Basketball]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/31/summer-on-the-hudson-tots-soccer-pee-wee-basketball http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/31/summer-on-the-hudson-tots-soccer-pee-wee-basketball Date: July 31, 2013

All little ones (5 and under) welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball.

Tots Soccer: 9:30– 10:30am

Pee Wee Basketball: 10:30 – 11:30am

Start time: 9:30 am

End time: 10:30 am

Contact phone: 311

Location: 71st Street Soccer Field and Basketball Courts (in Riverside Park South)

]]> M353 Riverside Park South 2013-07-31 2013-07-31 9:30 am 10:30 am 40.7805, -73.9882 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/515b0e59967ed.JPG Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer & Pee Wee Basketball]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/07/summer-on-the-hudson-tots-soccer-pee-wee-basketball http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/07/summer-on-the-hudson-tots-soccer-pee-wee-basketball Date: August 7, 2013

All little ones (5 and under) welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball.

Tots Soccer: 9:30– 10:30am

Pee Wee Basketball: 10:30 – 11:30am

Start time: 9:30 am

End time: 10:30 am

Contact phone: 311

Location: 71st Street Soccer Field and Basketball Courts (in Riverside Park South)

]]> M353 Riverside Park South 2013-08-07 2013-08-07 9:30 am 10:30 am 40.7805, -73.9882 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/515b0e59967ed.JPG Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer & Pee Wee Basketball]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/14/summer-on-the-hudson-tots-soccer-pee-wee-basketball http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/14/summer-on-the-hudson-tots-soccer-pee-wee-basketball Date: August 14, 2013

All little ones (5 and under) welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball.

Tots Soccer: 9:30– 10:30am

Pee Wee Basketball: 10:30 – 11:30am

Start time: 9:30 am

End time: 10:30 am

Contact phone: 311

Location: 71st Street Soccer Field and Basketball Courts (in Riverside Park South)

]]> M353 Riverside Park South 2013-08-14 2013-08-14 9:30 am 10:30 am 40.7805, -73.9882 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/515b0e59967ed.JPG Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer & Pee Wee Basketball]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/21/summer-on-the-hudson-tots-soccer-pee-wee-basketball http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/21/summer-on-the-hudson-tots-soccer-pee-wee-basketball Date: August 21, 2013

All little ones (5 and under) welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball.

Tots Soccer: 9:30– 10:30am

Pee Wee Basketball: 10:30 – 11:30am

Start time: 9:30 am

End time: 10:30 am

Contact phone: 311

Location: 71st Street Soccer Field and Basketball Courts (in Riverside Park South)

]]> M353 Riverside Park South 2013-08-21 2013-08-21 9:30 am 10:30 am 40.7805, -73.9882 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/515b0e59967ed.JPG Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Learn to Fly Day]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/25/learn-to-fly-day http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/25/learn-to-fly-day Date: August 25, 2013

Do you have an interest in aviation? Have you ever wanted to fly a model airplane? Come join the Staten Island RC Modelers for our Learn to Fly Day. Receive expert instruction from one of our Instructor Pilots and experience flying a remote control airplane.

There is no cost for this event. Registration runs from 10am till 11:30am and is open to the first 10 people who arrive. Trainees must be 12 years or older to participate. If you are younger than 18, a parent must be present.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Field of Dreams (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course)

]]> R013 LaTourette Park & Golf Course 2013-08-25 2013-08-25 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.5706, -74.1696 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer & Pee Wee Basketball]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/28/summer-on-the-hudson-tots-soccer-pee-wee-basketball http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/28/summer-on-the-hudson-tots-soccer-pee-wee-basketball Date: August 28, 2013

All little ones (5 and under) welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball.

Tots Soccer: 9:30– 10:30am

Pee Wee Basketball: 10:30 – 11:30am

Start time: 9:30 am

End time: 10:30 am

Contact phone: 311

Location: 71st Street Soccer Field and Basketball Courts (in Riverside Park South)

]]> M353 Riverside Park South 2013-08-28 2013-08-28 9:30 am 10:30 am 40.7805, -73.9882 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/515b0e59967ed.JPG Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Fencing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/06/bryant-park-fencing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/06/bryant-park-fencing Date: September 6, 2013

Take a stab at the modern sport of fencing with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. No prior experience needed, and equipment is provided.

Call to register. Drop-ins also welcome.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 382-2255

Location: Fifth Avenue Terrace (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-09-06 2013-09-06 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 40.7528, -73.9816 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Fencing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/13/bryant-park-fencing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/13/bryant-park-fencing Date: September 13, 2013

Take a stab at the modern sport of fencing with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. No prior experience needed, and equipment is provided.

Call to register. Drop-ins also welcome.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 382-2255

Location: Fifth Avenue Terrace (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-09-13 2013-09-13 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 40.7528, -73.9816 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Fencing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/20/bryant-park-fencing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/20/bryant-park-fencing Date: September 20, 2013

Take a stab at the modern sport of fencing with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. No prior experience needed, and equipment is provided.

Call to register. Drop-ins also welcome.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 382-2255

Location: Fifth Avenue Terrace (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-09-20 2013-09-20 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 40.7528, -73.9816 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Learn to Fly Day]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/22/learn-to-fly-day http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/22/learn-to-fly-day Date: September 22, 2013

Do you have an interest in aviation? Have you ever wanted to fly a model airplane? Come join the Staten Island RC Modelers for our Learn to Fly Day. Receive expert instruction from one of our Instructor Pilots and experience flying a remote control airplane.

There is no cost for this event. Registration runs from 10am till 11:30am and is open to the first 10 people who arrive. Trainees must be 12 years or older to participate. If you are younger than 18, a parent must be present.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Field of Dreams (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course)

]]> R013 LaTourette Park & Golf Course 2013-09-22 2013-09-22 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.5706, -74.1696 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Fencing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/27/bryant-park-fencing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/27/bryant-park-fencing Date: September 27, 2013

Take a stab at the modern sport of fencing with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. No prior experience needed, and equipment is provided.

Call to register. Drop-ins also welcome.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 382-2255

Location: Fifth Avenue Terrace (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-09-27 2013-09-27 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 40.7528, -73.9816 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Fencing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/04/bryant-park-fencing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/04/bryant-park-fencing Date: October 4, 2013

Take a stab at the modern sport of fencing with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. No prior experience needed, and equipment is provided.

Call to register. Drop-ins also welcome.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 382-2255

Location: Fifth Avenue Terrace (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-10-04 2013-10-04 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 40.7528, -73.9816 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Fencing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/11/bryant-park-fencing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/11/bryant-park-fencing Date: October 11, 2013

Take a stab at the modern sport of fencing with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. No prior experience needed, and equipment is provided.

Call to register. Drop-ins also welcome.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 382-2255

Location: Fifth Avenue Terrace (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-10-11 2013-10-11 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 40.7528, -73.9816 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:53:07 EDT