Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Open House 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South) Category: Education, History, Best for Kids, Waterfront Free!

Marine Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Seba Playground (in Marine Park) Category: Nature, Volunteer Free!

Astoria Pool - Lap Swim 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Location: Astoria Pool (in Astoria Park) Category: Swimming/Aquatics Free!

Schist, which can be seen in J. Hood Wright Park, is an extremely strong and durable rock type. Deep below the buildings and busy streets of New York City, beneath the labyrinth of subway tunnels and ...

The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, ...

NYC Parks is the source of free outdoor events. From concerts, movies, sports and fitness, to events for kids and seniors, there’s always something to do in a park near you.

Show Up and Shape Up! Shape Up NYC is a free group fitness program for adults and seniors with locations in all five boroughs! Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just starting your ...

Beginning Monday, July 7 through Friday, August 22, 2025, J. Hood Wright Recreation Center will be closed for NYC Parks Summer Camp operations from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. The center ...

Family Camping: Queens 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Location: Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park) Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Family Camping with the Urban Park Rangers Free!

NYC Parks helps bring together people from all over our great city. From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds, we own and operate some of the most exemplary green spaces in the world.

Hula Hoop Aerobics 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: Multi-Use Room B (in Marcus Garvey Park) Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes Free!

During the summer, we have had to temporarily reduce operating hours at several of our indoor pools. We understand the impact this has had on our members, and we want to ensure that our members have ...