New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

Spray Showers
On hot days, splash around at spray showers in our parks! Find your nearest spray shower and discover more ways to keep cool!
City of Water Day: July 12
Explore NYC's shoreline and waterways on fun adventures, including fishing programs and waterfront tours!
Cool It! NYC
Use our Cool It! NYC map to beat the heat in your neighborhood.
War Memorials in Parks
Honor our heroes this Memorial Day with a visit to war memorials in parks across NYC.

News

NYC PARKS ANNOUNCES PLAN TO SAFELY ACCOMMODATE MICROMOBILITY ON PARK DRIVES

Things to Do

Find the best events in NYC’s parks and facilities.

Coming Up Urban Park Ranger Programs Learning Hub

Vital Parks for All

Learn more about our new $3.2 billion vision for the parks system of today and for the future.

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Highlights

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Alley Pond Adventure Course

Alley Pond Adventure Course

Fireworks in the Parks

Fireworks in the Parks

Movies Under The Stars

Movies Under The Stars

Beginner Fishing - July 5

Beginner Fishing - July 5

Beaches Are Open

Beaches Are Open

Historic Coney Island: July 5

Historic Coney Island: July 5

Multimedia

Flushing Meadows Legacy

Flushing Meadows Legacy

Take a virtual tour through the history of the 1939 & 1964 World's Fair!

Best Parks to Watch the Sunset

Best Parks to Watch the Sunset

There's nothing as beautiful as a New York City sunset - find out the best viewpoints in NYC Parks!

New section of Waterfront Greenway!

New section of Waterfront Greenway!

WATCH: A new path for safe cycling and walking, while also providing space for relaxing and enjoying the waterfront.