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    Department of Parks and Recreation

    Parks Dept Announces Events to Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day

    Earth Day  •  Citywide

    Happy Earth Day! Image Credit: CityLand.

    Today, April 22, 2022 is Earth Day, and the Parks Department is celebrating with a series of events for New Yorkers citywide. Between today and May 1st, these events focus on sustainability and encourage New Yorkers to get outdoors.  (read more…)

    Date:04/22/2022
    Category : Department of Parks and Recreation
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    Parks Dept Issues Request for Proposals to Develop Restaurant, Snack Bar, and Boat Rental Concessions at Clove Lakes Park

    Requests for Proposals  •  West Brighton, Staten Island

    An entrance to Clove Lakes Park. Image Credit: Google Maps.

    The restaurant, located in the Boathouse, offers panoramic views of Clove Lake. On August 27, 2021, the Department of Parks and Recreation issued a Request for Proposals for the renovation, operation and maintenance of a restaurant and concessions at the Boathouse in Clove Lakes Park in West Brighton, Staten Island. (read more…)

    Date:09/06/2021
    Category : Department of Parks and Recreation
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    Penn Triangle Park Reconstruction Completed

    Renovations  •  Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    The new play equipment at Penn Triangle. Image Credit: NYC Parks/Daniel Avila

    The renovations include new play equipment and trees. On March 15, 2021, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and the Prospect Park Alliance announced the completion of the Penn Triangle reconstruction in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The project is a part of the Community Parks Initiative, which aims to create thriving equitable public places through the reconstruction of smaller local parks. (read more…)

    Date:03/24/2021
    Category : Department of Parks and Recreation
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    Parks Dept Launches #FallForNYC Social Media Campaign

    Social Media Campaigns  •  Citywide

    One of the virtual backgrounds available as part of the #FallForNYC campaign. Image Credit: NYC Parks

    The campaign includes virtual meeting backgrounds, foliage hikes and a Spotify playlist. On October 1, 2020, the Parks Department announced the annual #FallForNYC campaign to get New Yorkers into the autumnal spirit. (read more…)

    Tags : Parks Department, social media campaign
    Date:10/12/2020
    Category : Department of Parks and Recreation
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    Parks Department and Elected Officials Celebrate Reopening of Parque de los Niños in the Bronx

    Park renovation  •  Soundview, Bronx

    Elected officials and local residents cut the ribbon on Parque de los Niños after a $4.35 million reconstruction project. Image Credit: NYC Parks/Daniel Avila

    Reconstruction project cost $4.35 million and features a new track and ballfields. On August 13, 2019, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced the reopening of Parque de los Ninos, located on the corner of Morrison Avenue and Watson Avenue in the Soundview section of the Bronx. Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, was joined by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., New York State Assembly Member Marcos A. Crespo, New York City Council Member Ruben Diaz Sr, members of Bronx Community Board 9 and local residents to celebrate the reopening of the playground. (read more…)

    Tags : Department of Parks and Recreation, park renovation, parque de los ninos, soundview, The Bronx
    Date:08/20/2019
    Category : Department of Parks and Recreation
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