NYC Parks helps bring together people from all over our great city. From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds, we own and operate some of the most exemplary green spaces in the world.

Show Up and Shape Up! Shape Up NYC is a free group fitness program for adults and seniors with locations in all five boroughs! Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just starting your ...

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 ...

Musicians from around the world are coming to New York’s parks to perform. Rock, folk, jazz, hip hop, classical, world—no matter what your style is, there’s a performance for you.

As with the larger Abe Lebewohl Park across the street, this small garden at the corner of Stuyvesant Street and East 10th Street is named for Abe Lebewohl, the founder of the Second Avenue Deli.

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Learn some of the basics of astronomy. This week marks the start of a rare, limited opportunity to view Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus in the same night sky.

Every Sunday from June 2 through October 27, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (weather permitting) Reach new heights at our obstacle course in Queens! Join us for free Sunday programs at the Alley Pond ...

This sliver of Manhattan marks the spot where the tangled jumble of lower Manhattan meets the regularity of the Commissioners’ Plan street grid. With the implementation of the Manhattan grid plan ...

To access Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & Rink, you must have a Recreation Center membership. When you join a recreation center with a pool, you'll have access to year-round swimming and the ...

Swimming and bathing are allowed only when a lifeguard is on duty. Red flags indicate no swimming or bathing. Patrons must comply with lifeguard instructions. For questions about NYC Parks or to ...