Historic Harlem Parks
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Morningside Park
Season 2, Fall 2006
Morningside Park’s recent resurgence is due to community activism, and is sustained by dedicated volunteers, employees, and a combination of not for profit groups that all pitch in and do a part.
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
Listen in on the annual Charlier Park Jazz Festival in Marcus Garvey Park, sponsored annually by the City Parks Foundation.
Directions to Historic Harlem Parks

Know Before You Go
There are currently 2 service interruptions affecting access within this park.
Jackie Robinson Recreation Center
New York City’s recreation centers and indoor pools remain closed to the general public until further notice to provide COVID-19 related services as well as free childcare options for children who are scheduled for blended learning. To learn more or to apply for the childcare program, please visit the New York City Department of Education’s Learning Bridges program page.
Once we reopen, NYC Parks will extend all existing recreation center memberships to cover the length of time we are closed to the general public.
Pelham Fritz Recreation Center
New York City’s recreation centers and indoor pools remain closed to the general public until further notice to provide COVID-19 related services as well as free childcare options for children who are scheduled for blended learning. To learn more or to apply for the childcare program, please visit the New York City Department of Education’s Learning Bridges program page.
Once we reopen, NYC Parks will extend all existing recreation center memberships to cover the length of time we are closed to the general public.
