New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
WEBVital Parks for All. Learn more about our new $3.2 billion vision for the parks system of today and for the future.
GreenThumb Main Page : NYC Parks
WEBGreenThumb. Established in 1978, NYC Parks GreenThumb is proud to be the nation's largest urban gardening program, sustaining over 550 community gardens and supporting thousands of volunteer gardeners throughout New York City.
Employee Resources : NYC Parks
WEBIf you are a former employee requesting a W2 form, please contact the following: If you recently changed your address, please email our Personnel division at [email protected] or call (212) 830-7851. When your address is updated, a replacement W2 will be mailed to your new address. If …
Online Tennis Court Reservations : NYC Parks
WEBAdvanced reservations online cost $15 per court, per hour. All players need a full-season tennis permit or a single play permit. A single play permit can be purchased online for an additional $15. Players can make advanced reservations online up to seven full calendar days in advance. Players cannot make reservations the same day of play.
Learn To Swim : NYC Parks
WEBSaturday Children Learn to Swim Mandatory Water Test: October 19, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Walk in Registration: Saturday, October 19 from 9am - 12pm. Swimmers can walk into a center on this day to add their name to the wait list. If space is available in the class participants can be selected from the walk-in wait list.
Beaches : NYC Parks
WEBBeach 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 Safe in New York City.
Jobs at Parks : NYC Parks
WEBBenefits. Work at NYC Parks offers innovation, leadership, the satisfaction of public service, and a place to grow and develop your career. Full-time employees are also eligible for a wide variety of City benefits and perks. Health Care Coverage - We offer a wide variety of health care plans to meet the needs of you and your family.
Strawberry Fields in Central Park : NYC Parks
WEBFour months after his tragic murder on December 8, 1980, the City Council designated a 2.5 acre landscape in Central Park "Strawberry Fields," named such after the popular 1967 Beatles song "Strawberry Fields Forever." Strawberry Fields is located just yards away from John Lennon and Yoko Ono's home, the Dakota Apartments, where Lennon was shot.
Free Outdoor Pools : NYC Parks
WEBNYC's outdoor pools are closed for the season. Indoor pools are open year-round. Cool off and enjoy the summer at free outdoor pools across the city. Every day during our summer pool season, thousands of visitors head to our city’s free public outdoor pools. Learn more about our pools, and dive in ...
Sunset Park : NYC Parks
WEBDirections via Google Maps. Sunset Park is one of New York’s hidden treasures. Tucked away in the Brooklyn neighborhood that bares its name, this park is famous for its breathtaking vista. Sunset Park offers, at sunset, and at all times, stunning views of the rugged skyline of Manhattan. From the park’s highest point, you can see the Statue ...