From surfers to swimmers to the Ramones, everyone wants to "hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach." Rockaway Beach is a year-round resource for residents all along the Rockaway peninsula, and it comes alive ...

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 ...

Beginning Monday, June 15, 2026, the indoor pool at Asser Levy Recreation Center will be closed for the duration of summer through mid-September. We encourage all members to use the Asser Levy Outdoor ...

The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Your child will engage in sports, fitness, outdoor adventures, technology, education, ...

Our urban forest is alive — and growing. Trees Count equips us with information vital for its well-being and care. Every ten years, we take stock of every public tree across the five boroughs. Our ...

Prospect Park is home to a remarkable diversity of habitats, including Brooklyn's last remaining upland forest, pollinator meadows, wetland kettles, and a network of streams, pools and waterfalls that ...

Applicants should apply for a Special Events permit with the Manhattan Borough Office if 20 or more people will attend their event. It takes 30 days to process a permit. Applicants must apply online ...

It varies! The intensity and timing of fall colors can be affected by weather, both in fall and earlier in the growing season. For example, sunny and dry conditions with cool nights in the fall can ...

Whether you are a tourist looking to rest after exploring the Financial District or you are looking for a spot to take your lunch break, head to this mini park on Wall Street where there are benches, ...

This Jackson Heights playground is filled with fun and games for kids in northern Queens to enjoy. The play area includes separate play equipment for younger and older children, with a row of swings ...

Saturday, Sunday, & holidays: 8:00 a.m. until dusk. Hundreds of schoolyards have been renovated and opened to the public during non-school hours through the Schoolyards to Playgrounds program, helping ...

Vladeck Park is a thin strip of land in the middle of the Vladeck Houses that connects Madison Street with Water Street. There are benches at the outer edges of the mall, and a playground in the ...