New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
WEBNYC Parks Fitness Expo. Step into fitness with a day of free demos. Check out our diverse range of rec center classes!
Jobs at Parks : NYC Parks
WEBBenefits. Work at NYC Parks offers innovation, leadership, the satisfaction of public service, and a place to grow and develop your career. Full-time employees are also eligible for a wide variety of City benefits and perks. Health Care Coverage - We offer a wide variety of health care plans to meet the needs of you and your family.
Fall for NYC: Fall Foliage Tracker : NYC Parks
WEBWhen is Peak Fall Foliage in NYC. Update: Peak fall foliage arrived the weekend of November 5. Happy leaf-peeping! It varies! The intensity and timing of fall colors can be affected by weather, both in fall and earlier in the growing season. For example, sunny and dry conditions with cool nights in the fall can lead to more vibrant colors, but ...
Free and Low-cost Events : NYC Parks
WEBat Beach 59th Street Playground (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk),Queens. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids, Sports Free! Best For Kids.
Online Tennis Court Reservations : NYC Parks
WEBAdvanced reservations online cost $15 per court, per hour. All players need a full-season tennis permit or a single play permit. A single play permit can be purchased online for an additional $15. Players can make advanced reservations online up to seven full calendar days in advance. Players cannot make reservations the same day of play.
Beaches : NYC Parks
WEBBeach Statuses. Sign up for Notify NYC, visit the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s New York City Area Beaches page for water quality advisories or closures before you head to the beach, or text BEACH to 55676 to receive real-time opening, closing and water quality information.. Beach Safety. Stay safe near and in the water. Here are 10 …
Prospect Park - NYC Parks
WEBDesigned and constructed over a thirty-year period (1865-1895) by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the masterminds behind Central Park, Prospect Park has blossomed into a premiere destination for Brooklyn visitors and residents alike. Widely known for its intricate manmade watercourse (wetlands) and its trees, the bulk of Brooklyn's ...
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Highlights : NYC Parks
WEBThe park is home to 11 major monuments, including Forms in Transit, The Rocket Thrower, and Freedom of the Human Spirit, all dating from the 1964 World’s Fair. There are also two time capsules designed to last 5,000 years buried in the park, marked with a granite monument. In 1967, the land—renamed Flushing Meadows Corona Park, now the ...
Purchase or Renew A Tennis Permit : NYC Parks
WEBPurchasing Tennis Permits in Person. Starting March 11, 2024, you can also purchase or renew your tennis permit in person at the Arsenal, located at 830 Fifth Avenue in Central Park, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. Or at Paragon Sports, located at 867 Broadway, between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday - Saturday.
Best Places to See NYC's Bridges : NYC Parks
WEBGeorge Washington Bridge. This giant bridge in northern Manhattan has a 3,500-foot center span and its towers are 570 feet tall. The George Washington Bridge connects Fort Washington Park in Manhattan to New Jersey’s Fort Lee Historic Park and the Palisades. Just under the bridge on the Manhattan side is the Little Red Lighthouse, Manhattan ...