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MulchFest
Plan ahead! Find out where you can recycle your holiday tree at the end of the season.
Winter Jam NYC
Parks brings ice climbing, sledding, cross-country skiing, and much more to lower Manhattan!
Pick the Parks Mascot
Who—or what—should be the official mascot of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, and what is its name?
Asian Longhorned Beetle Alert
Learn how to spot this invasive pest, so you can stop its spread in New York City.
Parks Inspection Program
View ratings for parks, playgrounds, and other Parks' properties around the city.
Randall's Island Sports Fields Development
In all, Randall’s Island will offer 67 new and upgraded fields for a total of 112,000 playing hours ...
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MulchFest
Although your holiday tree may be turning brown, you can make a “green” decision about how you dispose of it. Bring the dying tree to your neighborhood MulchFest location and turn it into nurturing mulch for city gardens and parks. Help the holiday spirit of giving live on well into 2009!
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Forever Wild! The Siwanoy Trail
Take a walk on the wild side as we hike through the largest park in New York City on the Siwanoy Trail. With its changing terrain comes endless…
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It's Book Blitz Month! Every Sunday in January bring the kids for a read-along with the rangers.
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This is the best time of the year to watch for bald eagles, so bring your binoculars and join the Rangers for an exciting morning of bird watching.
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With its reinforced skull and a chiseled bill, the woodpecker is a true New Yorker. These year-round residents can be found in abundance and…
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Want to learn how to make a jump shot? Is your dribble too drab? The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation is offering…
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Queens District 7 Receives "Most Improved" District Award at Best of Parks
Queens District 7 is the borough’s largest district and encompasses 38 small parks, 21 large parks and 22 Greenstreets.
Parks Best Practices Shared World Wide
The Parks Department is not only leading our city to a healthier and more sustainable future, we’re leading the world. ...
Tee to Green, Duffers Score Parks Well on First Golf Course Survey
For the first time, Parks conducted customer surveys of golfers at our concession courses.
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