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MulchFest
Plan ahead! Find out where you can recycle your holiday tree at the end of the season.
Winter Jam NYC
Parks brings ice climbing, sledding, cross-country skiing, and much more to lower Manhattan!
Pick the Parks Mascot
Who—or what—should be the official mascot of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, and what is its name?
Randall's Island Sports Fields Development
In all, Randall’s Island will offer 67 new and upgraded fields for a total of 112,000 playing hours ...
Greenpoint-Williamsburg Redevelopment Project
The rezoning plan for Williamsburg and Greenpoint will result in new parkland along the waterfront.
It's My Park: Video from NYC's Parks
Watch this season of It's My Park on NYC TV Channel 25 and check out the online archive.
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Pick the Parks Mascot
Who—or what—should be the official mascot of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, and what is its name? Is it Nutty the Squirrel, Hudson the Hawk, or Parker the Leaf? Is it another animal, person, or object, or a previously unknown creature that emerged from the depths of New York City’s 29,000 acres of parks, gardens, and forests? Submit your Parks mascot name and concept, and you may win the pride and glory of helping to create a City icon!
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Forever Wild! The Siwanoy Trail
Take a walk on the wild side as we hike through the largest park in New York City on the Siwanoy Trail. With its changing terrain comes endless…
What's Happening in Parks:
It's Book Blitz Month! Every Sunday in January bring the kids for a read-along with the rangers.
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What's Happening in Parks:
This is the best time of the year to watch for bald eagles, so bring your binoculars and join the Rangers for an exciting morning of bird watching.
What's Happening in Parks:
With its reinforced skull and a chiseled bill, the woodpecker is a true New Yorker. These year-round residents can be found in abundance and…
What's Happening in Parks:
Want to learn how to make a jump shot? Is your dribble too drab? The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation is offering…
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Tomorrow's Leaders Bloom in Bronx Afterschool Council
Inspired by the recent election season, children from Afterschool Programs in the Bronx have formed Afterschool Councils at H...
Parks Best Practices Shared World Wide
The Parks Department is not only leading our city to a healthier and more sustainable future, we’re leading the world. ...
Tee to Green, Duffers Score Parks Well on First Golf Course Survey
For the first time, Parks conducted customer surveys of golfers at our concession courses.
Floating Pool at Barretto Point Park Receives Best of Parks
Barretto Point Park is one of our most exciting new park projects with extraordinary waterfront views.
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