Our parks system is in crisis. Mayor Adams has already cut the NYC Parks budget by 5%, resulting in a hiring freeze, the loss of staff, and the delay of critical parks programs.
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Mayor Adams, NYC Parks Mark Milestone Toward Recovery With Over 100 Projects Starting Construction This Spring
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Sue Donoghue today announced that the city will break ground on 104.Continue reading
Mayor Bill de Blasio Appoints Margaret Nelson Acting Commissioner Of NYC Parks
Mayor Bill de Blasio today appointed Margaret Nelson as Acting Commissioner of NYC Parks.Continue reading
Craig Harris’ Nocturnal Nubian Ball For Conscientious Ballers And Cultural Shot Callers In Harlem
Harlem Stage, in partnership with Bryant Park, NYC Parks, and Jazzmobile, presents the premiere of the live, outdoor summer concert event.Continue reading
Just Minutes From Harlem, Wonderful Wednesday Car-Free Nights! At Fort Tryon Park
Just about 30 minutes from Harlem, join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks for a Wonderful Wednesday, a car-free summer night!Continue reading
Join The Legendary Harlem Pianist Marjorie Eliot And Others In At Fort Tryon Park
Please join Harlem's Marjorie Eliot, the Fort Tryon Park Trust, NYC Parks, and the Michels Family in celebrating the legacy of Stanley Michels at the 13th annual Stan Michels Jazz Concert.Continue reading
New Mini-Soccer Pitch Opens At Harlem’s Colonel Charles Young Playground
Today, the New York City Soccer Initiative (NYCSI) partners—the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, NYC Parks, New York City Football Club (NYCFC),Continue reading
Health And Parks Department To Vaccinate Raccoons Against Rabies From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department and NYC Parks today began vaccinating raccoons against rabies in New York City. Continue reading
de Blasio Administration Announces Winners Of 39th Annual Awards For Excellence In Design
Today, Mayor de Blasio, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Vicki Been, Public Design Commission President Signe Nielsen.Continue reading
Uptown Rodriguez And Others Kick New Soccer Field Uptown Into Gear
Today, September 15th, 2020, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, Community Board 12 Chairman Eleazar Bueno, and community residents unveiled a brand new soccer field at Highbridge Park. Continue reading
As Complaints Pile Up Amid Budget Cuts, So Does The Trash In Parks From Harlem To Hollis
New York City park goers emerging from their coronavirus cocoons this summer lodged twice as many complaints about trash than last season, 311 data shows.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Announces NYC Parks Resume Outdoor Youth Sports From Harlem To Hollis
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that NYC Parks can resume permitting its athletic fields from Harlem to Hollis for outdoor youth sports. Continue reading
Mayor’s Office Of Sustainability Partners With REI Co-Op To Mobilize NYs Around Sustainability
In support of the City’s ongoing, comprehensive fight to address climate change, the Mayor's Office of Sustainability, with support from NYC Parks and the Natural Areas Conservancy, is partnering with outdoor retailer REI Co-op to launch Opt to Act NYC.Continue reading
Join Partnerships For Parks’ Manhattan Parks Connections Workshop In Harlem
Are you a park volunteer or supporter in Harlem, NY? Come to this workshop to get connected with other volunteers and NYC Parks staff, including your local outreach coordinator. Continue reading
Health Department Installs New Public Art Works In Five Parks From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department, in partnership with NYC Parks, today announced the completion of five art projects in public parks in East Harlem, the South Bronx, Eastern Queens, and Central Brooklyn. Continue reading