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Family Camping

View 2009 Locations and Dates [PDF, 535K]

Rangers and kids pitch tents

Friday and Saturday nights in July and August, families can join the Urban Park Rangers for a free camping experience at any of our parks within the five boroughs. We start with a cookout, then a variety of evening activities, such as stargazing and night hikes. You’ll sleep under the stars and awake to the birds. Everything is included.

Watch an It’s My Park segment
about Family Camping.

This program is free, but registration is required.
Register at www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis. For additional information about the program, please call 311 and ask for the Urban Park Rangers.