Seasonal Highlights

January 7 & 8 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Help NYC to grow; bring your holiday tree to locations citywide to be chipped. Mulch available at selected sites.

February 4 & 5 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Central Park's East Meadow will be transformed into a winter wonderland for this annual event featuring cross-country skiing, snowboarding instruction, ice sculpting, the NYC Rail Jam, and much more!

Commissioner's Picks on WQXR, 96.3 FM

Find out which cultural activities are recommended by Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, as aired on WQXR's "Morning Show".

Adopt-a-Park is an innovative way for businesses, community groups, or individuals to help maintain parks.

From now through March 2006, Parks' rinks are open for skating fun for the whole family. Check individual rinks for specific dates, times, and rates.

Explore the temporary public art exhibits in the Parks and find information about permanent monuments.

Every once in a while, parks across the city become concert venues, movie theaters and stages. There's something for everyone to enjoy.

Come visit one of our ten Urban Park Ranger Nature Centers. Each serves as an in-park community center for public education, recreational activities and environmental studies.