New York City Department of Parks and Recreation

Film Shoot Request Form

Pursuant to § 1-05(e) of the Rules & Regulations of NYC Parks, certain film and photography shoots on property under NYC Parks’ jurisdiction may require a permit from the Mayor’s Office of Media & ...
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation

Kids in Motion

Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be ...
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation

Shakespeare in the Parks

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Bronx Park

This text is part of Parks’ Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park. Bronx Park, like the surrounding borough and the river that runs through it, is named for the 17th century ...
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation

Washington Park

This text is part of Parks’ Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park. James J. Byrne was born April 8, 1863 on Water Street in Brooklyn to Irish immigrant parents. He was ...
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Sherry Dog Run

This text is part of Parks’ Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park. The namesake of this park is James A. Sherry (1889-1955), the Chief Park Administrator under former Parks ...
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Russell Sage Playground

This text is part of Parks’ Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park. This playground is named after the adjacent Russell Sage School, J.H.S.190, in the Rego Park section of ...
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation

Fort Totten Park

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Please note: This event has already taken place. Please use the Search options on the right to find upcoming events.
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Jaime Campiz Playground

This text is part of Parks’ Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park. This playground is named for an athlete and veteran, Jaime Campiz. Jaime Campiz was born on October 16, ...
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Willowbrook Park

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
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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 ...
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation

Parks & Recreation Appoints Kevin Jeffrey As Brooklyn Borough Commissioner; Adena Long As Staten Island Borough Commissioner

Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe announced today the appointment of two new Borough Commissioners for Parks. Adena Long will serve as the new Staten Island Borough Commissioner, and Kevin Jeffrey will ...