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Fourth of July events, canoeing lessons, Summer Sports Experience, and more!
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Have FREE High-Flying Fun This 4th of July Weekend
The Alley Pond Adventure Course in Queens will be open for the 4th of July weekend starting on Friday, July 3 for adults and children aged 8 and up. Read more- Catch The It’s My Park Season Premiere On NYC-TV
This season, It’s My Park visits New York’s “South Pole” in Conference House Park on Staten Island, and a 19th century cemetery chapel converted into a jazz hall in Queens. Viewers will meet inline speed skaters who race at 30 mph and champion shufflebo 
Tompkinsville Park Is June’s Park Of The Month
In order to improve and maintain the park's appearance, Tompkinsville Park underwent a $1.3 million renovation in 2007. Along with former Council Member Michael McMahon, members of Community Board #1 and the Staten Island Downtown Council, Parks Commissi
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Park of the Month
West Harlem Piers
Each month, the Parks Department highlights one of our more than 1,700 parks.
Video: It's My Park
Teach Your Child to Ride
Free bike clinics for children
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