The NYC Parks Afterschool Program provides children ages 6 to 13 with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment. This free program takes place on weekdays from 3:00 p.m.

Sleep under the stars! Camp overnight in our parks with our Urban Park Rangers as your hosts and guides. Pitch a tent under the stars and settle in for a night of adventure. Some of our ...

6:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m.

NYC Parks is investing in the future and we need your help. Our volunteers help with forest and wetland restoration, planting and pruning street trees, harvesting and propagating native seed and ...

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 ...

Schmul Park is the Travis neighborhood’s entrance to Freshkills Park and sits at its southwestern edge. The park includes a brightly-colored playground with a spray shower, swings, sand box, and ...

Cool off and enjoy the summer at free outdoor pools across the city. Our Olympic- and intermediate-sized outdoor pools will remain open through Sunday, September 13. Mini pools will close on Labor Day ...

Coyotes are common throughout New York State, including urban areas. Recent sightings confirm that coyotes live in New York City and are active in the Bronx. Seeing a coyote for the first time can be ...

This text is part of Parks’ Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park. The 23-mile Bronx River winds down through southern Westchester County and the Bronx creating a peaceful ...

New York City Department of Education's Free Summer Meals program is designed to provide children and young adults with a healthy alternative to junk food. The Free Summer Meals program provides free ...

This beautiful Bronx waterfront park features wonderful views of the Alexander Hamilton Bridge, Washington Bridge, Highbridge Park, and the High Bridge—New York City's oldest standing bridge. Take a ...

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 ...