Tompkins Square Park

August 11, 2015

New Basketball Courts Complete At Tompkins Square Park

NYC Parks, in partnership with YouTube, is pleased to announce the completion of the newly...

August 10, 2015

New Basketball Courts Complete At Tompkins Square Park

NYC Parks, in partnership with YouTube, is pleased to announce the completion of the newly...

May 21, 2014

7th Annual Films On The Green Festival To Launch

Free French Screenings in NYC Parks this Summer Films on the Green is a free outdoor French...

January 11, 2012

Record Number Of Trees Mulched

More than 24,000 Trees Recycled at MulchFest 2012

January 9, 2012

Parks And New Yorkers Have A Record Setting Weekend At Mulchfest 2012

This weekend, Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined State Senator Daniel Squadron and Council...

September 2, 2009

Lower East Side Community Members Praise Park Manager and Parks Staff

A letter on behalf of 125 Lower East Side community residents thanks Robert McLean.

August 20, 2009

Parks Cuts the Ribbon on Improvements to Tompkins Square Park Playground

The renovation added an exciting assortment of new play equipment and what is now the East...

August 19, 2009

Parks Cuts the Ribbon on Improvements to Tompkins Square Park Playground

The renovation added an exciting assortment of new play equipment and what is now the East...

November 20, 2003

QUEENS KIDS REMEMBER GENERAL SLOCUM TRAGEDY WITH TOMPKINS SQUARE DAFFODIL PLANTINGS

The Daffodil Project began as a memorial project for the victims of September 11. Over the past...

February 10, 2003

CONGRATULATIONS JANUARY EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

The following individuals were awarded Employee of the Month for January on February 3, 2003....

Know Before You Go

Due to issues with the facade of a nearby building, Vesuvio Playground is partially closed until further notice to maintain public safety. Most play equipment is closed, however, the spray shower, picnic tables, swings, sport courts, and comfort station remain open. Please use the entrance on Thompson Street to access the playground.