New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
WEBVital Parks for All. Learn more about our new $3.2 billion vision for the parks system of today and for the future.
Swim Programs : NYC Parks
WEBWe’re looking for kids ages six through 18 to join and compete in our swim teams. Participants will develop swimming skills and learn competitive swimming strokes, starts and turns, and team sportsmanship concepts. Parks provides a variety of free aquatics programs for New Yorkers of all ages and levels, ranging from swim lessons to ...
Fall for NYC: Fall Foliage Tracker : NYC Parks
WEBSweetgum and Black Gum. In early November, sweetgum trees began to show full fall color.These trees range from yellow and orange to deep red and purple. Black gums show off a deep red. Sweetgums and Black gums are often mistaken for maples; however, the sweetgum and black gum foliage is usually accompanied by dangling round, spiky fruits.
GreenThumb Main Page : NYC Parks
WEBGreenThumb. Established in 1978, NYC Parks GreenThumb is proud to be the nation's largest urban gardening program, sustaining over 550 community gardens and supporting thousands of volunteer gardeners throughout New York City.
Employee Resources : NYC Parks
WEBIf you are a former employee requesting a W2 form, please contact the following: If you recently changed your address, please email our Personnel division at human.resources@parks.nyc.gov or call (212) 830-7851. When your address is updated, a replacement W2 will be mailed to your new address. If you are requesting a duplicate …
Learn To Swim : NYC Parks
WEBSaturday Children Learn to Swim Mandatory Water Test: October 19, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Walk in Registration: Saturday, October 19 from 9am - 12pm. Swimmers can walk into a center on this day to add their name to the wait list. If space is available in the class participants can be selected from the walk-in wait list.
Online Tennis Court Reservations : NYC Parks
WEBAdvanced reservations online cost $15 per court, per hour. All players need a full-season tennis permit or a single play permit. A single play permit can be purchased online for an additional $15. Players can make advanced reservations online up to seven full calendar days in advance. Players cannot make reservations the same day of play.
Pools : NYC Parks
WEBPools in Recreation Centers. Join a recreation center with a pool for access to year-round swimming and aquatics programs. An annual membership costs $150 for adults and $25 for seniors, and is free for anyone under the age of 25. Find a Recreation Center with a Pool.
Beaches : NYC Parks
WEBBeach Statuses. Sign up for Notify NYC, visit the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s New York City Area Beaches page for water quality advisories or closures before you head to the beach, or text BEACH to 55676 to receive real-time opening, closing and water quality information.. Beach Safety. Stay safe near and in the water. Here are 10 …
Free Outdoor Pools : NYC Parks
WEBNYC's outdoor pools are closed for the season. Indoor pools are open year-round. Cool off and enjoy the summer at free outdoor pools across the city. Every day during our summer pool season, thousands of visitors head to our city’s free public outdoor pools. Learn more about our pools, and dive in ...