Irving Square Park can be described as Bushwick's town square. This park takes up the entire length of a city block, and is popular with picnickers, dog owners, and families holding events and ...

Prior to the arrival of European settlers, this area was inhabited by the Canarsee. Lady Deborah Moody (c.1583-1659), the first woman to be granted a land patent in the new colonies, founded the town ...

This unique patch of greenery in Staten Island is many things to many people. With protected space for wildlife alongside its variety of recreational facilities, Willowbrook is one of Staten Island's ...

A mix of natural treasures and man-made prizes, Forest Park is 500+ acres of options for visitors. With a “knob and kettle” terrain (a series of small hills) and 165 acres of trees, the park is an ...

Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be ...

7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

This text is part of Parks’ Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park. This Upper West Side park, home to the American Museum of Natural History, honors New York City Police ...

This park is named for Peter Gerard Stuyvesant (1778-1847) who was the co-founder of the New-York Historical Society and one of the richest men in America at that time.

Resting in the heart of Staten Island is the 2,800-acre park system known as the Greenbelt. The Greenbelt includes New York City's largest remaining forest preserve, offering an oasis of peace, quiet, ...

This text is part of Parks’ Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park. James J. Byrne was born April 8, 1863 on Water Street in Brooklyn to Irish immigrant parents. He was ...

In order to perform construction work on parkland or in areas under our jurisdiction, you must first obtain a NYC Parks Construction Permit. You are a contractor whose work requires access to parkland ...

Knowing how to swim is a valuable skill that can improve your health and fitness, and even help save your life. To make sure that New Yorkers stay safe in and near the water, we’re offering free ...