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 20:17:47 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[Cross-Park Promenade]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/19/crosspark-promenade http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/19/crosspark-promenade Date: October 19, 2012

Join us for a tour through Central Park in which you will see a hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats powered by the wind, a magnificent sculpture celebrating fresh water, and much more!

Groups of seven or more people should call (212) 360-2726 or email tours@centralparknyc.org to schedule a custom tour.

Accessibility level: Easy to negotiate; paths and few stairs - mostly accessible to people with disabilities

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 1:45 pm

Contact phone: (212) 772-0210

Location: East 72 Street and Fifth Avenue (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2012-10-19 2012-10-19 12:30 pm 1:45 pm 40.7725, -73.967 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Conference House Tours]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/19/conference-house-tours http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/19/conference-house-tours Date: October 19, 2012

Free tours of the Conference House on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. There is a charge for group tours which are booked separately. Please visit www.conferencehouse.org or call 718-984-6046 for more information.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: 718-984-6046

Location: Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)

]]> R006 Conference House Park 2012-10-19 2012-10-19 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 40.502, -74.2514 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Vegetation Mapping Workshop]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/19/vegetation-mapping-workshop http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/19/vegetation-mapping-workshop Date: October 19, 2012

Join the Greenbelt Natural Resources Team in exploring our native and non-native plant species. A great opportunity to learn plant ID skills, common plant communities and explore our parks. We will be inside for an overview and then outside for an exploration. Bring Lunch. Suitable for ages 16 and up. Free program. Registration recommended.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 667-2165 extension 301

Location: Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley)

]]> R129 Blood Root Valley 2012-10-19 2012-10-19 1:00 pm 5:00 pm 40.5884, -74.1391 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/19/high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/19/high-line-field-station Date: October 19, 2012

Make the most of your visit and stop by the High Line Field Station to chat with High Line Greeters. These dedicated volunteers can answer your questions and provide information about the park’s unique design, history, horticulture, art, and more.

The High Line Field Station is open every Thursday and Friday afternoon between 3:00 and 7:00 PM, and every Saturday and Sunday between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Start time: 3:00 pm

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2012-10-19 2012-10-19 3:00 pm 7:00 pm 40.7429, -74.0072 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Cancelled: Not-So-Scary Halloween Playground Bash!]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/19/notsoscary-halloween-playground-bash http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/19/notsoscary-halloween-playground-bash Date: October 19, 2012

This event has been cancelled due to rain.

Ghosts, Goblins, Spiders, and other critters will be playing in our playgrounds. The night will be full of fun and excitement. Costumes are encouraged! Be there or be scared!

This event is presented by Syfy. Syfy is the proud sponsor of 14 NYC Parks Fall-themed events across the city, including Pumpkin Fest in Central Park on Saturday, October 27!

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Samuel Seabury Playground

]]> M236 Samuel Seabury Playground 2012-10-19 2012-10-19 4:00 pm 7:00 pm 40.7854, -73.9508 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Tribute to Breast Cancer Awareness Month]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/19/tribute-to-breast-cancer-awareness-month http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/19/tribute-to-breast-cancer-awareness-month Date: October 19, 2012

This event will raise awareness about breast cancer by sharing printed informaiton and speakers on the topic. It will also include arts and crafts (ribbon making), a self examination demonstration by Dr. Carmen Llopiz-Valle and a tribute dance by one of the center's dance class groups.

Start time: 5:00 pm

End time: 8:30 pm

Contact phone: (212) 754-5411

Location: Recreation Center Fifty-four (in Recreation Center 54)

]]> M130 Recreation Center 54 2012-10-19 2012-10-19 5:00 pm 8:30 pm 40.7565, -73.9651 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Moving Toward Racial Equity in The Food Movement]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/19/moving-toward-racial-equity-inthe-food-movement http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/19/moving-toward-racial-equity-inthe-food-movement Date: October 19, 2012

How do we create a food movement that is lead by the food justice movement? How do we ensure that the food justice movement lifts the leadership and ideas of those most affected by the present food system? The Brooklyn Food Coalition invites you to join in this conversation and help us move toward an equitable and anti-racist food movement for us all.

Moderator: Beatriz Beckford, Brooklyn Food Coalition
Speakers: Malik Yakini, Detroit Black Food Security Network, Detroit Food Policy Council, 2012 James Beard Award Winner
Lorrie Clevenger, Black Urban Gardeners, Why Hunger , Daisy Chung, Restaurant Opportunity Center

Start time: 5:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: The Pantry

]]> 2012-10-19 2012-10-19 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 40.6814, -73.9347 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/507d8ecb69ab1.jpg Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[FLOW.12]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/flow12 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/flow12 Date: October 20, 2012

FLOW returns to Randall's Island Park for 2012 with five new artists and five new site-specific installations along the Park's southern shoreline.

FLOW is a project of the Randall's Island Sports Foundation and the Bronx Museum of the Arts (BxMA), suported by the Rockefeller Foundation and Made Event.

Start time: 6:00 am

End time: 9:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 830-7722

Location: Waterfront Pathways along Ward's Island (in Randall's Island Park)

]]> M104 Randall's Island Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 6:00 am 9:00 pm 40.7818, -73.9295 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Van Cortlandt Track Club Saturday Morning Group-Run]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/van-cortlandt-track-club-saturday-morning-grouprun http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/van-cortlandt-track-club-saturday-morning-grouprun Date: October 20, 2012

Good Morning! Come join the Van Cortlandt Track Club for regular morning group runs through and around the Yonkers-Bronx border in small groups each Saturday morning at 8AM!

We break into various groups based on different paces and distances, starting with a loop of the Parade Grounds, then some peel off through the trails for various length and speed runs in smaller groups.

Be sure to meet back up after the run for breakfast!

Visit www.vctc.org for details & local running tips.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time:

Contact phone:

Location: Van Cortlandt Stadium (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 8:00 am 40.888, -73.8968 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Bird Walks]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/bird-walks http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/bird-walks Date: October 20, 2012

Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.

Wear comfortable shoes, and bring water and a light snack.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time:

Contact phone: (718) 430-1890

Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 8:00 am 40.8911, -73.894 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/509d3def97b32.jpg Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Convent Garden]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-convent-garden http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-convent-garden Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Convent Garden Community Association to rake, weed, and plant bulbs throughout the garden. Volunteers should enter the park at 151st Street and St. Nicholas Avenue.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (254) 421-3136

Location: Convent Garden

]]> M284 Convent Garden 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 8:00 am 3:00 pm 40.8283, -73.9427 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Brookville Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-brookville-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-brookville-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Friends of Brookville Park to plant flowers and clean the park. In the afternoon they will be having a Halloween Event from noon - 4:00 pm.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time: 10:00 am

Contact phone: (516) 776-6341

Location: Brookville Park Field House (in Brookville Park)

]]> Q008 Brookville Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 8:00 am 10:00 am 40.6618, -73.742 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: October 20, 2012

Come out and lend a hand to help us rake, weed and do various gardening chores. Join us for coffee and doughnuts in the am. Bring a rake or use one of ours and have some fun.

To volunteer in Westerleigh Park call (718) 442-0336.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: 718-442-0336

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day Date: October 20, 2012

Join us as we plant, clean, paint and celebrate the parks along the Bronx River!

This event is free, but registration is required.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time:

Contact phone: (718) 430-4636

Location: Soundview Park,Concrete Plant Park,Shoelace Park (in Bronx Park),Bronx River Forest at Burke Bridge (in Bronx Park),Muskrat Cove

]]> X118, X305, X002 Soundview Park, Concrete Plant Park, Bronx Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 40.8174, -73.8703; 40.8269, -73.8848; 40.8912, -73.8632; 40.8489, -73.8771; 40.8963, -73.863 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Reforestation Stewardship at Hunter Island, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/reforestation-stewardship-hunter-island-pelham-bay-park-bronx http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/reforestation-stewardship-hunter-island-pelham-bay-park-bronx Date: October 20, 2012

Natural Areas Volunteers is looking for dedicated volunteers to help weed and monitor new tree plantings. We are looking for individuals to add to our core groups of stewards who adopt reforestation sites in their local borough. New York City is the home to 10,000 acres of natural areas which not only diversifies our urban environment but benefits our communities in ways such as improved air quality and increased recreational space. Volunteer stewards will be trained in invasive weed identification and removal techniques.

Join your Technical Leaders at 9 A.M. at the Northeast corner of the Orchard Beach Parking lot. Please come dressed in closed-toe shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited.

Registration is required at this event.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3318

Location: Orchard Beach Parking Lot (in Pelham Bay Park)

]]> X039 Pelham Bay Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.8687, -73.797 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Underhill Playground]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-underhill-playground http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-underhill-playground Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, help the Friends of Underhill Playground clean-up and plant bulbs in the gardens around the play equipment.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 965-8902

Location: Underhill Playground

]]> B161 Underhill Playground 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6767, -73.9657 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[CANCELLED: It's My Park Day at South Oxford Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-south-oxford-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-south-oxford-park Date: October 20, 2012

Please note: this event has been cancelled.

On It's My Park Day, help the Friends of South Oxford Park clean-up and plant bulbs at the park entrances.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 402-0198

Location: South Oxford Park

]]> B407 South Oxford Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6836, -73.9724 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Shore Road Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-shore-road-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-shore-road-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, volunteers will be cleaning and weeding at Shore Road Park. They will also be trimming the hedges and bushes at this location.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 965-8902

Location: 90th Street and Shore Road (in Shore Park and Parkway)

]]> B082 Shore Park and Parkway 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6224, -74.0403 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Greenwich & Christopher Streets]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-greenwich-christopher-streets http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-greenwich-christopher-streets Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, local residents will be planting bulbs for spring flowers in this little greenstreet area in the West Village. Please note volunteer registration is now closed for this event.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0216

Location: Greenwich Street at Christopher Street

]]> 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.7329, -74.0076 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Columbus Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-columbus-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-columbus-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, the Students from Murray Bergtraum High School will help to clean-up and plant bulbs to produce colorful spring flowers at lovely Columbus Park.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0216

Location: Worth Street & Baxter Street (in Columbus Park)

]]> M015 Columbus Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.7144, -74.0004 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Cooper Triangle]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-cooper-triangle http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-cooper-triangle Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Friends of Cooper Triangle on It's My Parks Day! They will be cleaning up and planting bulbs for wonderful spring flowers in this park.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0216

Location: Cooper Triangle

]]> M016 Cooper Triangle 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.7288, -73.9908 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at St. Vartan Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-st-vartan-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-st-vartan-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Friends of St. Vartan Park, neighbors, and local scout groups to plant bulbs and clean up the park.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0216

Location: St. Vartan Park

]]> M076 St. Vartan Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.7451, -73.9737 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Sutton Place Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-sutton-place-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-sutton-place-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, neighborhood residents will be working in the park to help clean up and plant flower bulbs for spring color! Do you live nearby? Join them in doing some gardening in your local park!

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 838-9770

Location: Sutton Place Park

]]> M108R Sutton Place Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 2:00 pm 40.7554, -73.962 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Morningside Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-morningside-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-morningside-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join Morningside Build A Run Coalition (BARC) to help clean, rake, and spread fresh woodchips throughout the dog run. Please bring your own gloves, if available. Morningside BARC will also offer volunteers free snacks and water. Volunteers should enter Morningside Park at 114th Street & Morningside Drive at the top of the park near Columbia University.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 864-0128

Location: 114 Street and Morningside Drive (in Morningside Park)

]]> M056 Morningside Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.8046, -73.96 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Collyer Brothers Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-collyer-brothers-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-collyer-brothers-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Harlem Fifth Avenue Association to clean, rake, and plant bulbs in the park. Volunteers should enter the park at E. 128th Street and Fifth Avenue. Please bring your own gloves, if available.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 406-4770

Location: Collyer Brothers Park

]]> M305 Collyer Brothers Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.8085, -73.9411 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Frederick Johnson Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-frederick-johnson-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-frederick-johnson-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Fred Johnson Park Association to help clean, rake out, and plant bulbs at the front entrance of Fred Johnson Park from 9AM to 1PM. There will also be a free tennis clinic at 12PM.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 690-1687

Location: Frederick Johnson Park (in Frederick Johnson Playground)

]]> M159 Frederick Johnson Playground 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.8248, -73.9355 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Marcus Garvey Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-marcus-garvey-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-marcus-garvey-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Marcus Garvey Dog Run Group to conduct a general cleanup of the run, spread new woodchips, and paint benches. Please bring your own work gloves, if available. Volunteers should enter the park at Madison Avenue and 120th Street.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 987-0776

Location: Marcus Garvey Park Dog Run (in Marcus Garvey Park)

]]> M058 Marcus Garvey Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.8028, -73.9431 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Riverside Oval]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-riverside-oval http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-riverside-oval Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, come out to the Riverside Oval to help volunteers spread woodchips and plant bluebell bulbs in preparation for the winter.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (646) 734-6195

Location: Riverside Oval Greenstreet

]]> 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 2:00 pm 40.8344, -73.9477 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Doughboy Plaza]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-doughboy-plaza http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-doughboy-plaza Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, the students of IS 125 will be returning again for It's My Park Day to help plant bulbs and spruce up the park for fall.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (347) 563-4217

Location: Doughboy Plaza

]]> Q031A Doughboy Plaza 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.7464, -73.9089 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Det. Keith L. Williams Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-det-keith-l-williams-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-det-keith-l-williams-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, please join the Liberty Gardeners as they paint the benches and picnic tables, plant bulbs and remove debris from the gardens.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 523-6912

Location: 173 St Playground (Det. Williams) (in Detective Keith L Williams Park)

]]> Q121 Detective Keith L Williams Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7017, -73.7836 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Highbridge Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-highbridge-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-highbridge-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, Samaritan Village will be cleaning up through out the park and planting bulbs. Please note that volunteer registration for this site is full.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 681-9300

Location: W. 170th Street & University Avenue (in Highbridge Park)

]]> X120 Highbridge Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.8421, -73.9263 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Keltch Memorial Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-keltch-memorial-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-keltch-memorial-park Date: October 20, 2012

Join the Friends of Parks Council to help clean up and plant bulbs at Keltch Park.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 960-7948

Location: Keltch Park South Mall (in Keltch Park)

]]> X058 Keltch Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.8403, -73.9179 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Ewen Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-ewen-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-ewen-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Friends of Ewen Park as they clean up planting beds and drag wood debris from around the park to the dog run to be chipped by NYC Parks. Meet at the bottom of the staircase at 231st and Riverdale Ave.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 430-1861

Location: West 231st Street & Riverdale Avenue (in Ewen Park)

]]> X019 Ewen Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.8815, -73.9096 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Van Cortlandt Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-van-cortlandt-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-van-cortlandt-park Date: October 20, 2012

Join the Friends of John Bachman Way on their first It's My Park Day as they clean up and plant daffodil bulbs. Volunteers should meet at the Park's entrance on Broadway and Van Cortlandt Park South.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 430-1857

Location: Van Cortlandt Park - SW Corner (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 3:00 pm 40.8866, -73.8979 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Liotti Ikefugi Playground]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-liotti-ikefugi-playground http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-liotti-ikefugi-playground Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, Volunteers will be cleaning and removing weeds at Liotti Ikefugi Playground. Volunteers will also be planting bulbs in the front gardens and painting benches and retaining walls to help beautify the Park. The cleanup will be followed by an event to distribute donated Back to School supplies, as well as a movie night on the basketball courts.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (347) 938-3000

Location: Liotti Ikefugi Playgound (in Liotti Ikefugi Playground)

]]> R037 Liotti Ikefugi Playground 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 5:00 pm 40.6387, -74.0839 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-westerleigh-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, the Friends of Westerleigh Park will be cleaning, raking, and weeding at Westerleigh Park.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 11:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 442-0336

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 11:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Bloomingdale Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-bloomingdale-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-bloomingdale-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, volunteers will be cleaning around the park and helping to spread woodchips in the Dog Run.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 356-7900

Location: Dog Run near Maguire Ave and Drumgoole Road West (in Bloomingdale Park)

]]> R106 Bloomingdale Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 1:00 pm 40.5309, -74.2112 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Birding: Raptor Migration]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/birding-raptor-migration http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/birding-raptor-migration Date: October 20, 2012

We offer birding programs throughout the year and our Exploration series focuses on unique wildlife viewing opportunities during particular seasons. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. To enhance your experience we encourage you to bring binoculars and field guides, or ask a Ranger to borrow a pair.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time:

Contact phone: (718) 421-2021

Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)

]]> B057 Marine Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 40.6047, -73.9298 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Vincent Daniels Square]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/vincent-daniels-square http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/vincent-daniels-square Date: October 20, 2012

Volunteers will help spruce up John Downing Triangle by painting the benches and planting bulbs.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 11:00 am

Contact phone:

Location: Vincent Daniels Square (in John Vincent Daniels Jr. Square)

]]> Q065 John Vincent Daniels Jr. Square 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:00 am 11:00 am 40.7441, -73.9133 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Health and Race Walking]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/health-and-race-walking http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/health-and-race-walking Date: October 20, 2012

The Central Park Conservancy offers weekly moderate to brisk walks led by the NY Walkers Club for people 18+ years of all abilities. This low-impact fitness program is perfect for those who want to get in shape, build muscle tone and strength, and increase cardiovascular health while enjoying Central Park’s beautiful landscapes.

Free and no pre-registration is required.

Start time: 9:30 am

End time: 11:00 am

Contact phone: (212) 348-4867

Location: North Meadow Recreation Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:30 am 11:00 am 40.7911, -73.9597 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Sunset Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-sunset-park2 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-sunset-park2 Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, volunteers will be cleaning and weeding the garden beds and painting the fences.

Start time: 9:30 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 854-7969

Location: Triangle Garden (in Sunset Park)

]]> B087 Sunset Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:30 am 12:00 pm 40.6475, -74.0011 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[CANCELLED: It's My Park Day at Poppenhusen Triangle]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-poppenhusen-triangle http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-poppenhusen-triangle Date: October 20, 2012

Please note: this event has been cancelled.

On It's My Park Day, please join the Friends of Poppenhusen for a park cleanup.

Start time: 9:30 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 520-5913

Location: Poppenhusen Triangle (in Poppenhusen Park)

]]> Q042 Poppenhusen Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 9:30 am 12:00 pm 40.7879, -73.8458 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park! Day at Prospect Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-prospect-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-prospect-park Date: October 20, 2012

Take this opportunity to care for this park in a very special part of Brooklyn. On It’s My Park! Day, our volunteers will be geared with brooms, shovels, rakes, and trash grabbers.

Join us at Lookout Hill for a major fall cleanup. Come down and bring a friend! Call for details.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 965-8960

Location: Lookout Hill (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.6579, -73.9711 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/4d9f6ad144c9d.jpg Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Tai Chi Chuan at Wave Hill (Beginners)]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/tai-chi-chuan-at-wave-hill-beginners http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/tai-chi-chuan-at-wave-hill-beginners Date: October 20, 2012

Quiet like a mountain, yet moving like a river, Tai Chi is a sequence of gentle movements based on images found in nature. Short and long form classes are led by Irving Yee, an active member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi School. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call (718) 549-3200 ext. 245 by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the class for weather updates. Registration opens on-site at 9:00 a.m.

Photo credit: Joshua Bright

Start time: 10:00 am

End time:

Contact phone: (718) 549-3200

Location: Wave Hill

]]> X209 Wave Hill 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 40.8987, -73.9125 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/4fa977014d3c5.jpg Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Monet's Garden at The New York Botanical Garden]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/monets-garden-at-the-new-york-botanical-garden http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/monets-garden-at-the-new-york-botanical-garden Date: October 20, 2012

This multifaceted exhibition examines the life and work of the Impressionist master by highlighting his passion for gardening and the inspiration he drew from his living masterpiece, the garden on the grounds of his home in Giverny, France. Monet's Garden has components in several venues throughout the Garden and has a rich assortment of programming, including concerts and family activities. The curator for this exhibition is Professor Paul Hayes Tucker, the World's foremost authorities on Monet and Impressionism.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time:

Contact phone: 718-817-8700

Location: Watson Building, Room 302 (in Bronx Park)

]]> X002 Bronx Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 40.8624, -73.8805 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Brooklyn Bridge Park Green Team]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/brooklyn-bridge-park-green-team http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/brooklyn-bridge-park-green-team Date: October 20, 2012

Garden along Brooklyn's beautiful waterfront! The Green Team provides essential horticultural care to Brooklyn Bridge Park. Weekly projects may include planting, mulching, and removing invasive plants. The Green Team is a wonderful opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the park look its best.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Brooklyn Bridge Park: Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

]]> B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.7041, -73.9902 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Shibori Sensations]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/shibori-sensations http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/shibori-sensations Date: October 20, 2012

Join us to view a series of ornamental textiles inspired by the beauty of Staten Island’s Greenbelt.

This exhibit is made possible in part by a DCA Art Fund Grant from the Council on the Arts & Humanities for Staten Island, (COAHSI), with public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

Silk Painting Workshop and Reception on Sunday September 29th from 2:00 PM -5:00 PM. For information and registration visit www.statenislandarts.org

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley)

]]> R129 Blood Root Valley 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 5:00 pm 40.5884, -74.1391 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Family Art Project at Wave Hill: Fairy Wands and Tiny Houses]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/family-art-project-at-wave-hill-fairy-wands-and-tiny-housesvaritas-magicas-y-casas-pequenitas http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/family-art-project-at-wave-hill-fairy-wands-and-tiny-housesvaritas-magicas-y-casas-pequenitas Date: October 20, 2012

Put some of nature’s magic into your own magical wand. Listen to fairy stories told by Rama Mandel and then venture into Wave Hill’s enchanted woodlands. Fashion sticks, leaves and bark into a tiny fairy-sized dwelling as part of a charmed forest metropolis. Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend event.

Photo credit: Joshua Bright

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 549-3200

Location: Wave Hill

]]> X209 Wave Hill 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.8987, -73.9125 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/506490ecc785e.JPG Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[The Haunted Pumpkin Garden at The New York Botanical Garden]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/the-haunted-pumpkin-garden-at-the-new-york-botanical-garden http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/the-haunted-pumpkin-garden-at-the-new-york-botanical-garden Date: October 20, 2012

From Saturday, October 6, through Wednesday, October 31, The Haunted Pumpkin Garden at The New York Botanical Garden will treat visitors to frightful Halloween fun. Experience the thrills and chills of the season with a garden full of intricately carved pumpkin sculptures, bugs, bats, parties, and parades. On October 20 and 21, master carver Ray Villafane of Food Network fame will transform humongous pumpkins into zombies and other unearthly creatures. Pumpkin sculptures of spooky scarecrows, frightening spiders, sneaky snakes, and more await discovery at every turn in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden. Every day, youngsters can play inside a “gourd-geous” Pumpkin House, put on a scary show at the Pumpkin Puppet Theater, learn about owls, and join a Halloween Parade, while every weekend offers even more treats.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time:

Contact phone: (718) 817-8700

Location: Watson Building, Room 302 (in Bronx Park)

]]> X002 Bronx Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 40.8624, -73.8805 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/5061f5ec5fce7.jpg Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Carroll Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-carroll-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-carroll-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Friends of Carroll Park to clean up the park, weed and plant the garden beds and paint fences.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 574-0745

Location: Carroll Park

]]> B019 Carroll Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 4:00 pm 40.6811, -73.9954 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Sunset Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-sunset-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-sunset-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Friends of Sunset Park for a general clean up of the park, painting projects, and weeding and planting of garden beds. Also there will be a folk dance demonstration.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 437-1413

Location: Sunset Park Playground (in Sunset Park)

]]> B087 Sunset Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.6477, -74.0045 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Brower Park & Playground]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-brower-park-playground http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-brower-park-playground Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, help the Friends of Brower Park clean-up and plant bulbs in the gardens near park entrances.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 273-6209

Location: Brower Park

]]> B012 Brower Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6736, -73.9431 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Shore Road Park - 97th Street]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-shore-road-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-shore-road-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Shore Road Parks Conservancy to clean up and weed the planted areas of the park.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (646) 355-3709

Location: Shore Road Promenade (97th Street Entrance) (in Shore Park and Parkway)

]]> B082 Shore Park and Parkway 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.6152, -74.0377 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Shore Road Park - Narrows Botanical Garden]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-shore-road-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-shore-road-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Narrows Botanical Garden to weed and clean up the surrounding gardens. There may be some planting, as well.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 986-6355

Location: 71st St and Shore Road (in Shore Park and Parkway)

]]> B082 Shore Park and Parkway 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.6366, -74.0367 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Asser Levy Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-asser-levy-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-asser-levy-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, volunteers will be cleaning around the Asser Levy - September 11 Memorial Square. They will also be painting the fence surrounding the memorial as well as weeding and planting at the memorial.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 965-8902

Location: Asser Levy Playground (in Asser Levy Park)

]]> B080 Asser Levy Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.5752, -73.9722 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Kaiser Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-kaiser-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-kaiser-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Friends of Kaiser Park and their partners for 'Beyond The Sea Waterfront Celebration,' a full day of fun and educational happenings: beach cleanup, diving, marine education, arts and craft, underwater robots, waterfront walking tour, football clinic, music and special guests: Bill Evans, Weatherman from WABC-TV and Rod Roddenberry, son of the creator of Star Trek.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 6:00 pm

Contact phone: (347) 504-2103

Location: Kaiser Park Parkhouse

]]> 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 6:00 pm 40.5785, -73.9954 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Glenwood Road Greenstreet Malls]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-glenwood-road-greenstreet-malls http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-glenwood-road-greenstreet-malls Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, volunteers will be cleaning up the Glenwood Mall Greenstreet and surrounding area. Volunteers will also be weeding and planting the garden beds.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (347) 661-7100

Location: Glenwood Mall Greenstreet

]]> 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6324, -73.9623 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Bowling Green]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-bowling-green http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-bowling-green Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Alliance for Downtown New York in preparing this lovely park for winter and spring. Come along and help plant some flower bulbs and green Lower Manhattan!

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 835-2763

Location: Broadway and Bowling Green (in Bowling Green)

]]> M007 Bowling Green 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.7047, -74.0134 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Desalvio Playground]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-desalvio-playground http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-desalvio-playground Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Friends of Desalvio Playground to clean-up and paint walls in this well-used neighborhood playground!

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0216

Location: Desalvio Playground (in DeSalvio Playground)

]]> M218 DeSalvio Playground 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.7216, -73.9961 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at James J. Walker Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-james-j-walker-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-james-j-walker-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, come to the playground at James J Walker Park for a fall family day where volunteers will be doing a clean up, sprucing up the playground with some painting, and listening to a children's musician. Does your family live nearby? Come along and help out!

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 202-1546

Location: James J. Walker Park (in James J Walker Park)

]]> M038 James J Walker Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.7298, -74.0061 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Kimlau Square]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-kimlau-square http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-kimlau-square Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, neighborhood residents will be planting bulbs at Kimlau Square on It's My Park Day to ensure bright spring flowers at this park!

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0216

Location: Kimlau Square

]]> M246 Kimlau Square 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.7134, -73.998 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Hells Kitchen Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-hells-kitchen-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-hells-kitchen-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the West 47th/48th Streets Block Association and Hell's Kitchen Park Conservancy to plant bulbs, prune, and clean up the park. Please bring your own gloves, if available.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0230

Location: Hells Kitchen Park (in Hell's Kitchen Park)

]]> M277 Hell's Kitchen Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.763, -73.9926 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at East River Esplanade]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-east-river-esplanade http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-east-river-esplanade Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Upper Green Side, East River CREW and other local organizations to clean-up the East River Esplanade. Volunteers are also needed to help plant daffodils and bluebells and to paint the railing in the park.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0283

Location: East River Esplanade

]]> M289 East River Esplanade 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.745, -73.9705 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at the East 75th & 76th Street Trees]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-east-75-75-street-tree http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-east-75-75-street-tree Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, help the East 75/76 Street Tree Stewards and students from Robert Wagner JHS to spread woodchips around their local tree pits and plant bulbs to beautify them for the spring.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0283

Location: 75th Street and 3rd Avenue

]]> 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.7717, -73.9592 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Montefiore Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-montefiore-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-montefiore-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Montefiore Neighborhood Park Association to help clean, rake, and plant bulbs at the entrance gardens. Please bring your own gloves, if available.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 370-7382

Location: Montefiore Park (in Montefiore Square)

]]> M055 Montefiore Square 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.8216, -73.9536 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at St. Nicholas Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-st-nicholas-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-st-nicholas-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Friends of St. Nicholas Park as they clean up, rake, and plant bulbs near the West 135th Street Plaza. Please bring your own gloves, if available.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (347) 812-4868

Location: 135 Street Lawn (in St. Nicholas Park)

]]> M077 St. Nicholas Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.8172, -73.9482 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Thomas Jefferson Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-thomas-jefferson-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-thomas-jefferson-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, the Dog Run Committee will be spreading new woodchips in the dog run, painting benches and planting bulbs around the run. Please join them to lend a hand.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0283

Location: Dog Run (in Thomas Jefferson Park)

]]> M047 Thomas Jefferson Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.7924, -73.9356 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Fort Washington Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-fort-washington-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-fort-washington-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Rocky Run Volunteers as they spread new woodchips in the run and beautify the surrounding space by planting various bulbs.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 706-1147

Location: West 165th Street and Riverside Drive

]]> 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.841, -73.9446 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Highbridge Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-highbridge-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-highbridge-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Highbridge Canine Club for a clean-up of the dog run and planting of bulbs in the vicinity of the run.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 928-4015

Location: 191st Street and Amsterdam Avenue (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.8543, -73.9262 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Inwood Hill Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-inwood-hill-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-inwood-hill-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, come out to Homer's Run in Inwood Hill Park to help Inwood spread and level gravel in their run. Also, help out with some bulb planting around the periphery.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0283

Location: Homers Dog Run (in Inwood Hill Park)

]]> M042 Inwood Hill Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.8711, -73.9218 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at MacDonald Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-macdonald-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-macdonald-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Forest Hills Civic Association as they plant bulbs and get the park ready for fall.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 263-7636

Location: MacDonald Park Sitting Area (in MacDonald Park)

]]> Q207 MacDonald Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.722, -73.8462 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Catherine Turner Richardson Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-catherine-turner-richardson-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-catherine-turner-richardson-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, please join Douglaston Garden Club to plant daffodils, trim bushes and clean up the park.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 520-5961

Location: Catharine Turner Richardson Park

]]> Q059 Catharine Turner Richardson Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7683, -73.7472 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Springfield Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-springfield-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-springfield-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, please join Friends of Springfield Park to clean the park, plant bulbs and water the flower beds.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 527-3678

Location: Springfield Park Comfort Station (in Springfield Park)

]]> Q107 Springfield Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.6635, -73.7597 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Brook Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-brook-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-brook-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Friends of Brook Park as they clean, paint and plant in their community garden.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (646) 773-1513

Location: Brook Park Community Garden

]]> 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.8089, -73.9184 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at St. Mary's Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-st-marys-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-st-marys-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the St. Mary's Park Recreation Center to help weed and plant bulbs in front of Recreation Center. Volunteers will also help spread woodchips throughout the park and paint benches.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 402-5155

Location: St. Mary's Recreation Center (in St. Mary's Park)

]]> X045 St. Mary's Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.8108, -73.9147 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Dawson Playground]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-dawson-playground http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-dawson-playground Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Wishing Well Gardeners to help weed and paint through out the garden. Volunteers can access the garden from Rev. Polite Ave, behind the playground.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 4:30 pm

Contact phone: (347) 524-9686

Location: Dawson Playground

]]> X164 Dawson Playground 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 4:30 pm 40.8195, -73.8982 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Crotona Park & Victory Garden]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-crotona-park-victory-garden http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-crotona-park-victory-garden Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Crotona Park North Volunteers to help clean up, paint benches and paint the pipe rail in Crotona Park. Volunteers should enter the park at Crotona Park North and Marmion Avenue.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 583-5919

Location: Victory Garden

]]> 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.8396, -73.8903 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Rock Garden Community Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-rock-garden-community-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-rock-garden-community-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the North Luba Block Association to help weed, plant bulbs and clean up in Rock Garden.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 689-6444

Location: Longfellow Ave. & 173rd St. (in Rock Garden Park)

]]> X273 Rock Garden Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.8346, -73.8853 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Franz Sigel Park, Joyce Kilmer Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-franz-sigel-park-joyce-kilmer-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-franz-sigel-park-joyce-kilmer-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Friends of Franz Sigel Park and help with tree maintenance, bulb planting and clean up at Franz Sigel Park and Joyce Kilmer Park. Volunteers should enter the park at E153rd Street and Grand Concourse and meet at the park house.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 399-8487

Location: E. 153rd Street & Grand Concourse (in Franz Sigel Park)

]]> X047 Franz Sigel Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.8213, -73.9258 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Henry A. Whalen Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-henry-a-whalen-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-henry-a-whalen-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Friends of Williamsbridge Oval to help paint benches, plant bulbs, and clean up.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (646) 938-0557

Location: Whalen Park

]]> X180 Whalen Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.8744, -73.8778 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Mosholu Gully]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-mosholu-gully http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-mosholu-gully Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Bedford Mosholu Community Association to help clean up, plant bulbs and paint the guard rails in the Mosholu Parkway Gully. Volunteers should enter the park at the Webster Avenue Comfort Station located on Mosholu Parkway and Webster Avenue.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 430-1861

Location: Mosholu Parkway and Webster Avenue

]]> 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.8686, -73.8814 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Soundview Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-soundview-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-soundview-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Friends of Soundview as they clean up, plant and host a series of visioning activities and projects for the park. Meet at the basketball courts located on Rosedale and Lacombe Aves.

Activities

10am - 2pm: Beautification projects include plantings (Daffodil bulbs) and cleanups.
10am - 1pm: Bronx River Ramble, a tour of Soundview! Meet group at Westchester Ave. & Elder Ave.
12pm - 3pm: Amplify Soundview Park. Share your ideas to co-design the future of the park.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 788-8067

Location: Basketball Court at Lacombe and Rosedale Avenues (in Soundview Park)

]]> X118 Soundview Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.8141, -73.8656 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Virginia Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-virginia-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-virginia-park Date: October 20, 2012

Join G.I.V.E on It's My Park Day at Virginia Park. Volunteers will clean up the park, garden area and plant bulbs. Meet at park entrance on Virginia Avenue and Westchester Avenue.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (347) 992-2860

Location: Virginia Park

]]> X148L1 Virginia Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.8335, -73.8621 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Haffen Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-haffen-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-haffen-park Date: October 20, 2012

Join the Friends of Haffen Park on It's My Park Day as they clean up and plant daffodil bulbs in the gardens. Volunteers should meet at the Park Building in the center of the Park.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (646) 623-3616

Location: Haffen Park Play Center (in Haffen Park)

]]> X196 Haffen Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.8735, -73.8393 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Lt. Lia Playground]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-lt-lia-playground http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-lt-lia-playground Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, volunteers will be cleaning and removing weeds at Lt. Lia Playground. Volunteers will also be planting bulbs and helping to paint the benches.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 886-4389

Location: Lt Lia Playground (in Lt. Lia Playground)

]]> R111 Lt. Lia Playground 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.6436, -74.0798 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Tappen Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-tappen-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-tappen-park Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Historic Tappen Park Community Partnerships to help clean, rake, and weed the gardens around Tappen Park. Volunteers will also be participating in plantings in the gardens around the park.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718)390-8016

Location: 111 Canal Street (in Tappen Park)

]]> R028 Tappen Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.627, -74.0776 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Fall Community Planting Day in Bowling Green]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/fall-community-planting-day-in-bowling-green http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/fall-community-planting-day-in-bowling-green Date: October 20, 2012

The Alliance for Downtown New York is holding its annual kid-friendly Fall Community Planting Day on Saturday, October 20 at Bowling Green Park. We provide the tools, the activities and much, much more. This is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer while meeting your neighbors and other Lower Manhattan employees, visitors and organizations. This year, there will be facepainting, ballonmaking, pumpkin decorating and more for kids, and free refreshments provided by Whole Foods in Tribeca. The event is cosponsored by Con Edison, the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, Community Board 1, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Door LLP, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, the FiDi Association, Grow NYC and Whole Foods.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 566-6700

Location: Bowling Green

]]> M007 Bowling Green 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.705, -74.0137 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/50685667d97f9.png Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/enchanted-wave-hill-weekend http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/enchanted-wave-hill-weekend Date: October 20, 2012

There’s magic in the Bronx! Bring your little fairies and gnomes to Enchanted Wave Hill to construct a tiny house in the woods, fashioned from sticks and leaves (and a bit of pixie dust). Storyteller Rama Mandel weaves tales of Wave Hill’s fabled woodland fairies. Artist Janice Patrignani creates a dreamy setting for your enchanted activities—paint with her! Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend thanks to the generous support of Target.

Photo credit: Joshua Bright

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 549-3200

Location: Wave Hill

]]> X209 Wave Hill 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.8987, -73.9125 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/506c912da64c3.JPG Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Kissena Corridor Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-kissena-corridor-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-kissena-corridor-park Date: October 20, 2012

Come join the Queensboro Hill Neighborhood Association on It's My Park Day as they plant bulbs.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 757-4444

Location: Kissena Corridor Park at 56th Avenue (in Kissena Corridor Park)

]]> Q300 Kissena Corridor Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.7482, -73.826 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Rockaway Freeway - Beach 84 with ARF ARF]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-rockaway-freeway-beach-84-with-arf-arf http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-rockaway-freeway-beach-84-with-arf-arf Date: October 20, 2012

Come out to join Arf Arf as they fill dog holes and clean up Freeway Dog Park on It's My Park Day.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 520-5961

Location: Rockaway Freeway/ Beach 84 (in Rockaway Freeway)

]]> Q219 Rockaway Freeway 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.5912, -73.8085 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Red Hook Harvest Festival]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/red-hook-harvest-festival http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/red-hook-harvest-festival Date: October 20, 2012

Join Added Value and the Red Hook CSA to Celebrate the harvest of Brooklyn's largest community farm!

Featuring foods from local restaurants, pumpkin carving, farm animals, games, farm tours, music, local fruits and veggies at the Red Hook Farmers Market, and much more!

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Red Hook Community Farm

]]> 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 4:00 pm 40.6733, -74.0083 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at High Rock Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-high-rock-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-high-rock-park Date: October 20, 2012

Help the Greenbelt plant trees and shrubs and help restore trails.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: 200 Nevada Avenue (in High Rock Park)

]]> R088 High Rock Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:00 am 2:00 pm 40.5845, -74.1251 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Castle and its Kingdom]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/castle-and-its-kingdom http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/castle-and-its-kingdom Date: October 20, 2012

Take a walk around the lands dominated by Belvedere Castle, situated high on Vista Rock. Visit the 55 acre realm on an eclectic tour of history and nature.

Groups of seven or more people should call (212) 360-2726 or email tours@centralparknyc.org to schedule a custom tour.

Accessibility level: Moderate inclines and stairs, paths clear and negotiable - only parts accessible to people with disabilities.

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 11:30 am

Contact phone: (212) 772-0210

Location: Belvedere Castle (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:30 am 11:30 am 40.7793, -73.9691 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Charlton Plaza]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-charlton-plaza http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-charlton-plaza Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join the Volunteers from Charlton Street Block Association that will be cleaning up, painting and planting bulbs in this lovely garden. Volunteer registration is now closed for this project.

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 408-0216

Location: Charlton Plaza

]]> M125E Charlton Plaza 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:30 am 4:00 pm 40.7273, -74.0035 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Minetta Green]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-minetta-green http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-minetta-green Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, the Minetta Block Association and local residents will plant bulbs in the lovely Minetta Green and Triangle parks to ensure there are plenty of spring flowers. Do you live nearby? Come and join in with the gardening!

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 11:30 am

Contact phone: (646) 320-6822

Location: Minetta Green

]]> M125A Minetta Green 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:30 am 11:30 am 40.7303, -74.0016 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly Playground]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-dr-gertrude-b-kelly-playground http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/its-my-park-day-at-dr-gertrude-b-kelly-playground Date: October 20, 2012

On It's My Park Day, join families from Corlears Cares to plant bulbs and tend the garden beds on the south side of Gertrude B. Kelly Park. Please bring your own gloves, if possible.

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 12:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 378-4527

Location: Dr Gertrude B Kelly Playground (in Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly Playground)

]]> M066 Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly Playground 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:30 am 12:30 pm 40.7417, -74.002 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[It's My Park Day at Sean's Place]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/seans-place http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/seans-place Date: October 20, 2012

Volunteers will remove litter from illegal dumping behind the basketball courts and repaint parts of the fence.

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Sean's Place

]]> Q444 Sean's Place 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 10:30 am 1:00 pm 40.7605, -73.9183 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[The Amazing Maize Maze]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/the-amazing-maize-maze http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/the-amazing-maize-maze Date: October 20, 2012

Come get lost in our three-acre interactive corn maze. The adventure begins with a “Stalk Talk” to prepare you for the challenge of finding clues, solving puzzles, and making your way out of the maze.

To add to the adventure, join us for Maze By Moonlight on Saturday, October 6th and 13th, when the maze will be open until 9:00 PM.

Feel up to the challenge? Then join us for the fun of getting lost and loving it!
$9 adults; $5 children (ages 4–11)
Group Rates available for 10 or more people. For details and reservations, visit www.queensfarm.org or call (718) 347-3276

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 4:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 347-3276

Location: Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)

]]> Q453 Queens Farm Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 11:00 am 4:30 pm 40.7478, -73.7223 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Pick Your Own Pumpkin]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/pickyourown-pumpkin http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/pickyourown-pumpkin Date: October 20, 2012

Pick Your Own Pumpkin

October is Pumpkin Month at the farm! Enjoy the crisp autumn air as you wander through the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin. A fun farm treat for the whole family!

Prices are based on size of pumpkin.
This event will take place each weekend in October.

*On weekdays, pumpkins will be available for purchase in our Gift Shop.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 4:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 347-3276

Location: Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)

]]> Q453 Queens Farm Park 2012-10-20 2012-10-20 11:00 am 4:30 pm 40.7478, -73.7223 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:48 EDT <![CDATA[Conservatory Garden Tour in Central Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/conservatory-garden-tour-in-central-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/20/conservatory-garden-tour-in-central-park Date: October 20, 2012

Come to Central Park and marvel at 2,000 Korean chrysanthemums in full multi-colored bloom while touring the autumn Conservatory Garden with curatorial staff!

Provided at no cost to you! No advance registration. No groups please. Weather permitting.

More details, including rain plans and directions, are on the Conservancy's website: centralparknyc.org/calendar

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 12:30 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Conservatory Garden (in Central Park)

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