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Nearly one mile in length, the Long Meadow is thought to be the longest stretch of unbroken meadow in any US park.

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April 25, 2006

Eco-friendly Vehicles On Display At Prospect Park

This week the international auto show at the Jacob Javits Center was not the only game in town....

March 10, 2006

Say Goodbye To Dwindling Days Of Winter At City Ice Rinks

Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe today reminded New Yorkers that the final day...

March 6, 2006

Prospect Park Recognizes The Impact Of Its “Army Of Volunteers”

Richard Engquist remembers when volunteering at Brooklyn’s Prospect Park was a lonely...

February 27, 2006

More Than Just A Winter Activity: Ice Rinks Maintained All-year Long

Many New Yorkers take the City’s seven outdoor ice skating rinks for granted. But, making the...

February 23, 2006

HOW EDITORS INSERTED PARKS INTO NEW YORK CITY

A recent informal survey of Parkies in the Arsenal asked, "Who were the most important people in...

February 17, 2006

Celebrate Presidents’ Day In New York City Parks

Monday is Presidents’ Day, and New Yorkers have more to celebrate than a three-day weekend....

February 10, 2006

Love Blooms In New York City’s Parks

Though New York City is filled with extraordinary dining and extravagant gifts, our natural...

February 8, 2006

Head To Prospect Park During Presidents’ Week Vacation

Presidents’ Week begins next weekend, and New York City children—and their parents—will be...

February 1, 2006

FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Parks across New York City celebrate the contributions of African Americans with more than a...

January 27, 2006

250 Years After His Birth, We Remember Mozart

On this day 250 years ago, one of the world’s greatest composers was born in Salzburg, Austria....