NYC Parks Events Calendar

Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.

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from April 3, 2025 to June 7, 2025
in Hiking (x) category

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Apr 3

Trail Work Thursdays

at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Apr 3

Greenbelt Adult Hike - Old Mill Road/Multipurpose Trail

at 40 Old Mill RoadStaten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join us for a walk filled with nature and history. 
Category: Hiking
Free!

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Apr 5

Cross Country Course Volunteer Days

at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Apr10

Trail Work Thursdays

at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Apr12

Nature's Workshop: Botanical Watercolor Painting

at Playground (in Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park)Queens

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
oin the Urban Park Rangers in celebrating the arrival of Spring flowers. Draw these early bloomers with watercolor paint and learn how to create beautiful botanical illustrations.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

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Apr12

Signs of Spring Hike

at Alley Pond Park Environmental CenterQueens

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in appreciating the early flowers of spring! Hike through a restored natural area to observe emerging buds, arriving birds, and blooming flowers.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking, Wildlife
Free!

Apr12

Great Trees of St. Nicholas Park

at 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue (in St. Nicholas Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join us for a walk of St. Nicholas Park in search of different species and learn some ways to identify these trees during the changing season.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Apr13

Historic New York: Hunter Island

at Section 2 Orchard Beach (in Pelham Bay Park)Bronx

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Rangers on a walk on Hunter Island and learn about its unique history.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Fall Foliage, Hiking, City of Forest Day
Free!

Apr13

Nature Exploration Hike

at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walk through Inwood Hill Park and find out what plants and animals call his Forever Wild site home.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking, Wildlife
Free!

Monday, April 14, 2025

Apr14

Spring Break Hike through the 'North Shore Green Crescent'

at Franklin Avenue & Arnold Street (in Jones Woods Park)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Enjoy Winter and winterbreak with a Hike! Join NYC Parks, the New Brighton Citizens Committee Civic and the Staten Island Environmental Justice Coalition for a guided hike/walking tour of North Shore Staten Island's ‘Green Crescent’: the natural area of Jones Woods, Goodhue, Allison Pond and Snug Harbor Parks.
Category: Education, History, Best for Kids, Earth Day & Arbor Day, School Break: Spring Recess, Hiking, Cherry Blossom Festivals, Wildlife
Free!

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Apr15

Junior Arborist Day

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Learn about our Urban Forest and why we need trees and why they matter
Category: Birding, History, Tours, Urban Park Rangers, Earth Day & Arbor Day, It's My Park, Hiking, Wildlife, First Day of Spring Celebrations, Walking
Free!

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Apr16

Junior Arborist Day at Tompkinsville Park

at Tompkinsville Park at Victory Boulevard (in Tompkinsville Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Arbor Day Month! Learn about trees, identify trees and care for trees.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Best for Kids, Tours, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Easter, It's My Park, School Break: Spring Recess, Talks, Waterfront, Hiking, Walking, Gardening
Free!

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Apr17

Trail Work Thursdays

at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Apr17

Adult Hike: Silver Lake Park - Hero Park

at Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road (in Silver Lake Park)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join us for a scenic stroll through Silver Lake Park and Hero Park
Category: Hiking
Free!

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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Apr19

Explore Pelham Bay Park: The Central Woodlands

at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers will lead hikers through some of the hidden gems of Pelham Bay Park on a lengthy journey through the park’s diverse forests and ecosystems.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Apr24

Trail Work Thursdays

at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Friday, April 25, 2025

Apr25

City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Alley Pond Park

at Adventure Course Parking Lot (in Alley Pond Park)Queens

5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify these plants and learn how to make iNaturalist observations of any other signs of nature you find along the way.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Hiking, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Apr26

City Nature Challenge: Pelham Bay Park Bio Blitz

at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park)Bronx

10:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.
For the City Nature Challenge, join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Pelham Bay Park to explore the diversity of spring wildflowers and other species.
Category: Nature, Hiking, Walking
Free!

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Apr26

City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Alley Pond Park

at Adventure Course Parking Lot (in Alley Pond Park)Queens

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify these plants and learn how to make iNaturalist observations of any other signs of nature you find along the way.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Hiking, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Apr27

City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Forest Park

at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park)Queens

9:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify these plants and learn how to make iNaturalist observations of any other signs of nature you find along the way.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Hiking, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Thursday, May 1, 2025

May 1

Trail Work Thursdays

at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Saturday, May 3, 2025

May 3

Cross Country Course Volunteer Days

at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Sunday, May 4, 2025

May 4

Greenbelt Hike (Vigorous)

at Forest Hill Road and Alaska Place (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course)Staten Island

10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Urban Park Rangers will lead hikers through some of the hidden gems of the Greenbelt on a lengthy journey through the park’s diverse forests and ecosystems.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Thursday, May 8, 2025

May 8

Trail Work Thursdays

at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Sunday, May 11, 2025

May11

Nature Sketching

at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Hike Brookfield Park as an inspiration while learning drawing techniques to create a seasonal scenic sketch drawing.
Category: Art, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Thursday, May 15, 2025

May15

Trail Work Thursdays

at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Saturday, May 17, 2025

May17

Historic New York: Ye Olde Prospect Park

at Grand Army Plaza Arch (in Grand Army Plaza)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and reminisce on the history of the Vale of Cashmere, one of the most mysterious and intriguing parts of the park. Bring a camera and create your own Vale
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

May17

Doggie Day Hike

at Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road (in Silver Lake Park)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Take a stroll through the forest with your four legged friend on this dog-friendly hike. Dogs are required to be on-leash.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

May17

Historic New York: Mount Morris Fire Watchtower

at Mount Morris Fire Watchtower (in Marcus Garvey Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure. Open access from 1pm to 2:45pm. Registration is not required.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Thursday, May 22, 2025

May22

Trail Work Thursdays

at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Saturday, May 31, 2025

May31

Nature Exploration: The Northwest Woods

at Broadway and Mosholu Avenue (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Rangers on a nature walk into the Northwest Woods of Van Cortlandt Park to learn about the ecology and wildlife that inhabits this magical woodlands habitat.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking, Wildlife
Free!

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Jun 7

Cross Country Course Volunteer Days

at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Jun 7

National Trails Day Hike

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Celebrate National Trails Day with the Urban Park Rangers. Take a walk along the shores of Jamaica Bay on the scenic Salt Marsh Trail at Marine Park.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Hiking, National Trails Day
Free!

Jun 7

National Trails Day: John Muir Trail

at Entrance - 242nd Street and Van Cortlandt Park East (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join the Rangers on a guided 4-mile out-and-back hike along the only trail in Van Cortlandt Park to traverse the park from east to west.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking, National Trails Day
Free!

Jun 7

National Trails Day Hike

at Chapin Avenue and Salzburg Court (in Reed's Basket Willow Swamp Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Celebrate National Trails Day with the sights and sounds of this tranquil woodland.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Hiking, National Trails Day
Free!

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