NYC Department of Parks & Recreation

Today, we celebrate 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Here at Parks, we strive to make all of our spaces fun and accessible for New Yorkers of every ability level, like here at Dyckman Rest. This recently reconstructed playground in Highbridge Park features play structures, seating, and a spray shower, all now with full ADA universal accessibility. Come enjoy!  

Today, we celebrate 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Here at Parks, we strive to make all of our spaces fun and accessible for New Yorkers of every ability level, like here at Dyckman Rest. This recently reconstructed playground in Highbridge Park features play structures, seating, and a spray shower, all now with full ADA universal accessibility. Come enjoy!  

Ocean safety is a top priority for NYC and summer is our busiest season! Learn how we’re reaching communities and spreading life saving information on our beaches and boardwalks.  Looking for free swim classes? Register here: https://on.nyc.gov/3Oncp0k

There's more Mill Pond Park to enjoy! We were thrilled to cut the ribbon on the new Mill Pond Park Extension yesterday, which brings a Harlem River waterfront esplanade, a playground with a spray shower, an outdoor fitness area, and more to this South Bronx park.

Take a spin from the 1960's ➡ today! Carousels across our city like this one in Flushing Meadows Corona Park aren't just a fun way to get around, they also hold treasured nostalgic memories for many. 🎠 Find one in your borough: on.nyc.gov/3Qh2uuP

Today, we mourn the loss of Dr. Ruth, a longtime New Yorker and friend of parks, who fought for Fort Tryon Park and the parks of northern Manhattan with the same fire and humor that she displayed in life.

New York City's parks are vital, and clean, green, and safe parks are a necessity. During this past holiday weekend alone, our staff collected over 22,000 bags of trash. Today, NYC Office of the Mayor announced an investment in Brownsville Rec Center and a second shift for park maintenance and operations. Our agency is committed to improving our living infrastructure and ensuring that every New Yorker has access to a Vital Parks System. https://lnkd.in/eHiN5CRd

It's the Summer of Possibility! You can prove your New York bona fides this summer by earning all ten of our new NYC Summer Merit Badges on Instagram! Visit https://lnkd.in/eHUcey7y to learn more about how you can use our filter to show off your achievements and to explore NYC.

These days, NYC playgrounds are more than basketball and handball courts. At Harold Ickes Playground, we've transformed an underused asphalt lot into a state-of-the-art new skate park! This $4.3 million investment includes space for all kinds of outdoor adventurers: skateboard and BMX features, a climbing boulder, a parkour space, game tables, and the first ever bike repair station and air pumps installed in a Brooklyn park. We were thrilled to skate through the ribbon at this morning's official opening. Come check it out! 🛹 📸 NYC Parks / Daniel Avila

“We know that knowledge is power." Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue takes us through our new initiative, Vital Parks for All. This program takes a fresh look at parks, starting with our $3.2 billion investment in new facilities and for restoring aging infrastructure, including $1 billion for our infrastructure related to swimming, and tree plantings aimed at heat vulnerable neighborhoods. We've also developed new tools that will be used both by our team and everyday New Yorkers to help us understand where improvements need to be made to strengthen the health, environment and communities of NYC. You can visit nyc.gov/vitalparks to see it for yourself.