About the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

NYC Parks is the steward of more than 30,000 acres of land — 14 percent of New York City — including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, 51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses, and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 666,000 street trees, and five million more in parks. We are New York City's principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world-class sports events, and cultural festivals.

Know before you go: NYC Parks Rules & Regulations, Park Notices, Health & Safety Guide

General Park Hours

Park hours may vary. Check signs at entrances for posted hours.

Parks: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Playgrounds: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

People

Visit the Contact Parks page for more information on the best ways to reach out to us. If you are looking to reach a specific person at Parks, you can browse our directory.

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Vision and Mission

Our vision is to create and sustain a restorative and thriving park system for all.

Our mission is to grow, maintain and program a world-class park system prioritizing equity, access, safety and nature.

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