New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
Join a Recreation Center. Join a recreation center and become part of a community! Get fit, learn new skills, and find programs for all ages!
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 ...
Free and Low-cost Events : NYC Parks
NYC Parks is the source of free outdoor events. From concerts, movies, sports and fitness, to events for kids and seniors, there’s always something to do in a park near you.
Contact Parks : NYC Parks
Contact Us By Mail. You may also write to NYC Parks at: The Arsenal, Central Park, 830 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10065. Specific Issues 311. Don’t see an answer to your question?
Beaches : NYC Parks
Beach 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 Tips to Stay Water …
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 ...
Jobs at Parks : NYC 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 …
Vital Parks for All : NYC Parks - New York City Department of Parks ...
Vital Parks for All. New York City’s parks are vital. In an era where our city is facing greater challenges than ever, ranging from the threat of extreme weather to increased park use, we need a plan that can protect and grow our city’s living infrastructure.
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!
Challenge Accepted - Become an NYC Parks Lifeguard : NYC Parks
Start Your Journey. Ready to accept the challenge? Take the first steps toward your future: Prep. Find out if you meet the age, vision, and physical requirements to become an NYC Lifeguard and brush up on your swimming skills at one of our upcoming Swim Prep sessions. Test