Pelham Bay Park

January 13, 2006

The Outdoors Beckon This Weekend

Winter winds may have taken a temporary hiatus, but seasonal fun in New York City’s parks are...

December 29, 2005

What’s In A Name?

If you ever studied a Romance language, you were probably often saved by the fact that many...

August 30, 2005

WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN

Pelham Bay Park’s Wildlife Manager details efforts to restore Hunter Island to its original splendor

February 2, 2005

NEW LEADER TAKES THE HELM OF PELHAM BAY PARK

On Monday, February 1, Margot Perron, a long-time devotee of New York City’s green spaces, took...

December 30, 2004

CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR IN CITY PARKS

Find out about exciting weekend activities in each borough for all to enjoy...

September 14, 2004

THE GROUNDBREAKING SCOOP
Running Circles around the Competition

The fastest man on earth, Justin Gatlin, said the track in Athens, on which he won the gold...

July 13, 2004

DON’T GO POSTAL—GO COASTAL!

New York City is steamy in summer, but Parks & Recreation’s 14 miles of public beaches,...

June 9, 2004

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY HAS NEW YORKERS “TAKING A HIKE”

Commissioner Adrian Benepe kicked off a weekend celebration of New York City’s park nature...

April 29, 2004

KICKING OFF EARTH DAY IN NEW YORK CITY’S PARKS

With budding trees, bright skies, and warm weather, it was easy to understand the importance of...

March 26, 2004

LAUDING PARKS & RECREATION’S BRIGHTEST STARS

Parkies from across the city gathered in the Arsenal Gallery on March 23 to celebrate the 14 th...

Know Before You Go

Orchard Beach and Promenade

Orchard Beach is closed for swimming for the season.