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Before you head out to a park, recreation center or other Parks facility, check here for issues that may affect your visit.
Park and Facility Closures
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.
Owen Dolen Recreation Center is closed for reconstruction. Visit our Capital Tracker page for updates on this project.
Pelham Bay Nature Center is currently closed to the public.
The Pavilion at Orchard Beach is currently closed to the public.
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2023
St. Mary's Recreation Center is closed for reconstruction. Visit our Capital Tracker page for updates on this project.
St. Mary's Recreation Center Pool
The indoor pool at St. Mary's Recreation Center is closed while the center is undergoing reconstruction.
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.
Brownsville Recreation Center Pool
The indoor pool is closed at this location.
Brownsville Recreation Center is open with limited access due to construction. The Golden Age side of the building is open, while the main side of the building is closed. There will be no access to the indoor pool and gymnasium at this time. Visit our Capital Tracker page for updates on this project.
Ecology Park is a five acre site set within Paerdegat Basin Park. The goal of the park is to promote habitat restoration and ecological improvement, highlighting fourteen native plant community types that exist or once existed in New York City. Ecology Park is only open at certain times of year when Parks staff are present in order to protect this unique landscape. Want to visit? Check out our Stewardship Projects page for restoration, planting, and educational events.
Sunset Park Recreation Center is closed for reconstruction. Visit our Capital Tracker page for updates on this project.
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.
The Brian Watkins Tennis Center at East River Park is currently closed as part of the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project.
John V. Lindsay East River Park
The section of East River Park south of Stanton Street is temporarily closed due to construction as part of the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project, which will protect Lower East Side residents and waterfront parks from coastal storms and sea level rise. East River Park remains open north of Stanton Street. For access to open park areas, use entrances at E. Houston Street, 6th St Bridge, or 10th St Bridge. For more information on construction progress, when this section of the park will re-open, please visit the Department of Design and Construction’s City’s East Side Coastal Resiliency Project Updates page. If you are looking for places to play and relax nearby, please visit our Neighborhood Recreational Resources page.
Please note that both elevators at Chelsea Recreation Center are currently inoperable. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.
The baseball and softball fields at this location are closed for renovation.
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.
Hamilton Fish Recreation Center
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.
Hansborough Recreation Center is closed for reconstruction. Visit our Capital Tracker page for updates on this project.
Harlem Meer Center (formerly Lasker Rink)
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2024
The Harlem Meer Center is closed in order to rebuild the facility to increase access to nearby communities and enhance year-round programming. For more information, visit Central Park Conservancy's Rebuilding Harlem Meer Center page.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2025
The Harlem Meer Center is closed in order to rebuild the facility to increase access to nearby communities and enhance year-round programming. For more information, visit Central Park Conservancy's Rebuilding Harlem Meer Center page.
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.
J. Hood Wright Recreation Center
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.
Jackie Robinson Recreation Center
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.
The East Dock at Muscota Marsh is temporarily closed for repairs. As an alternative, please use the boat launch at Inwood Hill Park or at Sherman Creek.
Pelham Fritz Recreation Center
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.
The 79th Street Boat Basin marina is currently closed. No vessel dockage, moorage, anchorage or launch services are available. The marina will be dredged and reconstructed to modern codes and standards. The marina is anticipated to reopen in 2028. Related inquiries may be sent to boatbasin@parks.nyc.gov
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2025
Due to construction, as of September 23, 2024, Cherry Walk at Riverside Park is temporarily closed between West 100th Street and St. Clair Place (West 125th St). Please view our Temporary Greenway Detour map for an alternative route.
The 79th Street Boat Basin is closed and is anticipated to reopen in 2028. Related inquiries may be sent to boatbasin@parks.nyc.gov
Roger Morris Park will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Morris-Jumel Mansion is open Thursdays and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Portions of The Battery, including the Battery Wharf, Gardens of Remembrance, and portions of the Oval Lawn are closed for the Battery Coastal Resilience Project. This project will rebuild and elevate the Battery wharf to reduce risk from rising seas and coastal storms, while preserving the character of the park. Visit the Battery Coastal Resilience page for more information and an updated timeline.
Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.
The outdoor pool at Tompkins Square Park is currently closed due to construction. Visit our Capital Project Tracker for updates on the project's progress.
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center Pool
The indoor pool at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center is currently closed due to construction. Visit our Capital Project Tracker for updates on the project's progress.
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center
The Tony Dapolito Recreation Center is currently closed due to construction. Visit our Capital Project Tracker for updates on the project's progress.
The outdoor pool at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center is currently closed due to construction. Visit our Capital Project Tracker for updates on the project's progress.
Forest Park Nature Center is currently closed to the public.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2025
Forest Park's model airplane field is temporarily closed until April 2025.
Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center
Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center is closed due to construction. Visit our Capital Tracker page for updates on this project.
The dog run at Murray Playground is closed to the public until further notice. Dog owners are encouraged to visit the nearest dog run, located at Gantry Plaza State Park.
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2024
Rainey Park is closed for reconstruction. Visit our Capital Tracker page for updates on this project.
Due to a major planned reconstruction project, Pier 1 at the World's Fair Marina is currently closed. Limited transient dockage is available for smaller recreational vessels - please contact the Dockmasters office at 718-478-0480 or VHF Ch71 for more information. There is no dockage available for larger vessels or commercial vessels, including passenger pick-up and drop-off. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please check back with the World's Fair Marina in the future for updates.
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Event Notices
CANCELLED: It's My Park at Horseshoe Playground
Saturday, November 23, 2024
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Location: Horseshoe Playground, Bronx
Please note: this event has been cancelled.This It's My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Horseshoe Playground to do a general cleanup,…
CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
Please note: this event has been cancelled.Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s…
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