Parks produces a variety of large festivals and special events that provide unique experiences for thousands of New Yorkers year-round. Learn more about some of our biggest events by visiting the ...

The Parks Inspection Program (PIP) is a comprehensive, outcome-based performance measurement system that generates frequent, random, and detailed inspections of our parks and playgrounds. Administered ...

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Water Exercise offers a stress-free time to swim, improve health and fitness by participating in an instructor-led water exercise class, and socializing with others, while enjoying the benefits of the ...

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Take exploring our parks to the next level! Orienteering is an adventurous map sport in which a participant uses specialized maps of a landscape to navigate to a series of locations on a course from ...

In 1984, Parks Commissioner Henry J. Stern founded the Natural Resources Group (NRG) within NYC Parks. The group consists of a team of biologists, natural resource managers, mapping scientists, and ...

Our Cool Pools are now more fun, relaxing, and welcoming with: fun summer-themed wall art and lounge chairs for sunbathing and relaxing poolside, cabana-style shade structures to help keep you cool, ...