New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
Vital Parks for All. Learn more about our new $3.2 billion vision for the parks system of today and for the future.
Fall for NYC: Fall Foliage Tracker : NYC Parks
Sweetgum and Black Gum. In early November, sweetgum trees began to show full fall color.These trees range from yellow and orange to deep red and purple. Black gums show off a deep red. Sweetgums and Black gums are often mistaken for maples; however, the sweetgum and black gum foliage is usually accompanied by dangling round, spiky fruits.
Recreation Centers : NYC Parks
Since 1910, the Department of Parks & Recreation has provided the most affordable and extensive network of recreational services throughout New York City. Our recreation centers offer facilities such as indoor pools, weight rooms, basketball courts, and dance studios, art studios, game rooms, and libraries. All of our recreation centers offer a ...
Jobs at Parks : NYC Parks
Benefits. 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.
Employee Resources : NYC Parks
If 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 you are requesting a duplicate W2, please ...
New York City’s Urban Forest : NYC Parks - New York City …
Great Trees of New York City. Since 1985, the City has led a search for heritage trees that together, help tell the story of New York City's urban forest. The selected trees have unusual historic, botanical, and cultural significance. In 2024, we expanded the reach of the Great Tree initiative, honoring the next generation of Great Trees.
Pools : NYC Parks
Pools. Whether you want to cool off in the summer, or get fit in the winter, there’s nothing like taking a refreshing swim! At NYC Parks, our goal is to get you in the water year-round. Head to our free summer outdoor pools and become a recreation center member to give our pools a try! Don’t know how? Find out how to register for our free ...
GreenThumb Community Gardens : NYC Parks
GreenThumb, the largest community gardening program in the nation, provides programming and material support to over 550 community gardens in New York City. Community Gardens are hubs of gardening, urban farming, community organizing, environmental justice, and are led by a diverse set of volunteers. Any open hours listed below are applicable ...
NYC Parks and Open Data : NYC Parks - New York City …
Through NYC Open Data, we invite anyone, anytime, and anywhere to engage with the information produced by New York City’s government. Open data enables and empowers New Yorkers to better understand how your City works, and what is happening in your neighborhood, schools, streets and parks. To learn more about NYC Open Data or to find our ...
Flushing Meadows Corona Park World’s Fair Legacy
Celebrating the Enduring Legacy of the 1939 & 1964 Fairs. In 1939, and again in 1964, Flushing Meadows Corona Park hosted two of the largest international exhibitions ever held in the United States. Today, the park—Queens's largest and most diverse—serves as a vantage point for both the rich history of the Fairs, and the social and cultural ...