This park is named for Helen Marshall (1929-2017), the first African-American Queens Borough President (2002-2013). A first-generation native New Yorker, Marshall graduated from CUNY Queens College ...

Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the ...

7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Two mismatched mutts get lost in New York City due to their feuding, and must work together to find their way home.

Project Update: Parks has reviewed stakeholder feedback and the scope of work for this project, and is now developing the design for the site. The average time for procurement is 9-12 months. The ...

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.

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 ...

7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Two mismatched mutts get lost in New York City due to their feuding, and must work together to find their way home.

From flying raptors to medieval delights, and from harvests to Halloween, the fall is a time to celebrate family, nature, and the great outdoors. Take a look at our upcoming autumn celebrations, and ...

Since 1910, the Department of Parks & Recreation has provided the most affordable and extensive network of recreational services throughout New York City. Our recreation centers offer facilities such ...

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. Ages 8 ...

Sleep under the stars! Camp overnight in our parks with our Urban Park Rangers as your hosts and guides. Pitch a tent under the stars and settle in for a night of adventure. Some of our ...