New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
Lunar New Year. Come ring in the Year of the Snake at our parks!
Recreation Centers : NYC Parks
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 as indoor pools, weight rooms, basketball courts, and dance studios, art studios, game rooms, and ...
Swim Programs : NYC Parks
We offer a variety of swim programs, ranging from learn to swim lessons to recreational swimming to training for swim team competitions. To find indoor pools near you, please visit our Pools page. We offer learn to swim classes for adults and kids, as well as toddlers in the fall, winter, spring ...
Pools : NYC Parks
Pools. Whether you want to cool off in the summer, or get fit in the winter, there’s nothing like taking a refreshing swim! At NYC Parks, our goal is to get you in the water year-round.
Jobs at Parks : NYC Parks - New York City Department of Parks
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. At NYC Parks, our mission is to plan resilient …
GreenThumb Community Gardens : NYC Parks
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, urban farming, community organizing, environmental justice, and are led by a diverse set of volunteers ...
Employee Resources : NYC Parks
Employee Resources. We know that life as a "Parkie" doesn't always involve sitting at a desk. That's why we are pleased to offer our employees access to critical forms and information at all hours of the day, whether you're at work, at home, or enjoying a park!
Parks Activities and Facilities : NYC Parks
Facilities. There's always something to do in a park. Take a look at our list of facilities and amenities, and you can get started on your next trip outdoors.
Free and Low-cost Events : NYC Parks
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Join Prospect Park Alliance every Wednesday from December 4 – February 26 for a special winter work session at our Winter Corps. Volunteers will assist in raking, minor shoveling, litter pick up, and other landscaping needs. Category: Volunteer Free!
Sunset Park : NYC Parks
Sunset Park is one of New York’s hidden treasures. Tucked away in the Brooklyn neighborhood that bares its name, this park is famous for its breathtaking vista.