Join NYC Parks in October for pumpkin patches, arts & crafts, and jumbo games! Wear your best costume and get ready for the ...

Named after the High Bridge, the city's oldest standing bridge, Highbridge Park was assembled piecemeal between 1867 and the 1960s, with the bulk being acquired through condemnation from 1895 to 1901.

This text is part of Parks’ Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park. This park is named after World War I (1914-1918) veteran James Tappen. It is among the oldest public parks ...

10 Ave. bet. W. 47 St. and W. 48 St.

Although widely known for its beautiful pool, the oldest and largest in the city, Astoria Park offers more than aquatic pleasures. Outdoor tennis courts, a track, a bandstand, multiple trails, ...

GreenThumb, the largest community gardening program in the nation, provides programming and material support to over 550 community gardens in New York City. Community Gardens are hubs of gardening, ...

View and download Request For Proposals (RFPs), Request For Bids (RFBs), and Request For Expressions of Interest (RFEIs) for concessions opportunities in Parks. Sign-in is required to ensure that all ...

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 ...

This neighborhood park is bursting with activities. Groups of friends come out to play handball, basketball, or soccer, and plenty of kids cavort in its popular playground. Whenever it's hot out, ...

Maintaining New York City’s urban forest is one of NYC Parks’ most important responsibilities. We are guided by our modern principles that help us handle tens of thousands of forestry-related service ...

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 ...

Organized leagues or special events need a permit to use an athletic field or court. For people under 18, the permit is free. For those 18 and over, a fee is required.