Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach

May 27, 2022

NEW YORK CITY’S 8 PUBLIC BEACHES OPEN FOR THE SUMMER STARTING SATURDAY, MAY 28

NYC Parks reminds all beach-goers to be safe in and around the water this summer, and only swim...

May 25, 2018

NEW YORK CITY’S 14 MILES OF PUBLIC BEACHES OPEN THIS WEEKEND

NYC Parks reminds all beach-goers to be safe in and around the water this summer, and only swim...

September 7, 2015

Extended Swimming Season Begins At Nyc's Most Popular Beaches

FY2016 Budget Extends Swimming Season Through September 13 at Rockaway Beach in Queens, Coney...

August 28, 2014

Visit Staten Island's New Fantasy Shore Amusement Park

While New York City is commonly characterized by its stoic buildings and crowded streets, this...

May 23, 2014

NYC Parks Kicks Off Summer Beach Season In New York City

NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, announces that the City’s public...

December 19, 2012

U.S. Secretary Of Labor Visits Midland Beach

On November 29, United States Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis visited the Midland Beach...

April 22, 2009

Enjoy a Staycation on Staten Island

With beaches, parks, and interesting historical sites, Staten Island offers plenty of getaway...

August 13, 2008

Model Cars Go for a Spin

Ray Batista and his group, Sirclegion, worked to renovate the Midland Beach oval, making it...

July 9, 2008

Ballfield Renamed After Fallen Police Officer Russel Timoshenko

On June 24, Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, Staten Island...

October 1, 2007

Queens Residents Win Championship At Parks’ 13Th Annual Citywide Bocce Tournament

More than 300 bocce players from all over the City and State competed in parks in all five...