Jackie Robinson Park Playground

June 23, 2023

NYC PARKS, NYC DEP, NYCEDC UNVEIL NEWLY RENOVATED TENNIS COURTS AT JACKIE ROBINSON PARK PLAYGROUND

The $1.04 million project installed Green Infrastructure to absorb all of the stormwater that...

February 24, 2009

African-American Namesake Parks

Just as there are many influential African-Americans who have shaped the landscape of our...

January 21, 2009

"Street Games" Receives Award For Best Special Event At Best Of Parks

Street Games was made possible by the hard work and planning of several divisions, including...

May 5, 2004

SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR SIX OUTSTANDING PARKIES

On Monday, May 3, Parks & Recreation singled out six employees for their remarkable work...

November 3, 2003

MAYOR BLOOMBERG ANNOUNCES NEW INITIATIVE OF CITY PARKS FOUNDATION AND PARKS RECREATION

What if you and your neighbors could re-design your community park? How would your park change?...

October 29, 2003

NEW YORKERS CELEBRATED HALLOWEEN EARLY THIS YEAR WITH THE GREAT NEW YORK CITY HALLOWEEN PA

On Saturday, October 25, parks across New York City were filled with Halloween spirit. The...

July 11, 2002

LET THE SUMMER FUN BEGIN

Note: This program no longer exists. For information on similar summer fun, please visit our...

October 3, 2001

CONGRATULATIONS TO NINE FINE EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

Miguel (The Don) Rivera is Bronx’s Employee of the Month for September. The Don...

February 12, 2001

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF PARKS ANNUAL AWARDS!

Christopher P. (Boswell Croswell) Osgood , Rookie of the Year: BC became a Parkie on July...