Press Releases

Browse or search our collection of news announcements dating back to 2003, including notifications of park openings and renamings, programs and special events, and employee and agency accomplishments.

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November 22

NYC PARKS CELEBRATES ONE YEAR SINCE OPENING HART ISLAND FOR PUBLIC HISTORY TOURS

Since November 2023, Parks has hosted more than 650 people for Urban Park Ranger-led tours Parks expanded programming in 2024 by adding tours of southern island and programs for school groups This month, NYC Parks marks one year since expanding public access to Hart Island, the city’s public...

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Nov 14

QUALIFYING EXAMS TO BECOME A CITY LIFEGUARD START NEXT MONTH! NYC PARKS CALLS ON ALL INTERESTED NEW YORKERS TO SIGN UP NOW

Nov 9

Mayor Adams Bans Grilling in Parks, Reminds New Yorkers to Take Additional Precautions and Conserve Water Amidst Elevated Fire Risk and Historic Drought

Nov 8

NYC PARKS ANNOUNCES INNOVATIVE NEW PLAN TO FILL EVERY AVAILABLE STREET TREE PLANTING LOCATION IN LESS THAN 10 YEARS