Nature's Playground
July 4, 2008   11:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers invite you to attend a weekly nature-themed program geared towards youngsters and children of...
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Fourth of July Kid's Cruise and Barbecue
July 4, 2008   1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
This is a ride for families to celebrate our nation's birthday. American flags for everyone, close-up views of the...
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Summer on the Hudson: Kayaking on the Hudson
July 5, 2008   10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join the Downtown Boathouse for 20-minute instructional paddles and explore the Hudson River firsthand. Please...
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RCTA Sunset Concert: Jazz
July 5, 2008   7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The RCTA Sunset Concert Series, sponsored by the all-natural beverage CurrantC , celebrates our fabulous park and...
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Summer on the Hudson: Kayaking on the Hudson
July 6, 2008   10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join the Downtown Boathouse for 20-minute instructional paddles and explore the Hudson River firsthand. Please...
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Summer on the Hudson: Pilates Mat Class
July 8, 2008   6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
This total body workout is a great way to develop superior core muscle power and tone, while looking over the...
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Summer on the Hudson: Soccer Tots & Pee Wee Basketball
July 9, 2008   9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
All little ones (5 and under) are welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball. This event will take place...
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Nature's Playground
July 9, 2008   11:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers invite you to attend a weekly nature-themed program geared towards youngsters and children of...
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Free Park Ed-ventures This Summer
July 9, 2008   11:00 a.m.
In addition to the wonderful activities listed in the Urban Park Rangers calendar, this summer the Rangers are...
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Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun
July 9, 2008   6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear...
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Jazzmobile!
July 9, 2008   7:00 p.m.
Come enjoy free jazz in the beauty of Riverside Park.  Hear music by artists such as Houston Person, Jeremy...
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Summer on the Hudson: Movies Under the Stars - Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
July 9, 2008   8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Pack a picnic, bring a friend and settle in for a night of premier Hollywood movies. This year’s theme: Election...
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Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series - Tee Jay Tales & Banjo Larry
July 10, 2008   10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
THIS WEEK: Tee Jay Tales & Banjo Larry Theresa Francois (Tee Jay) has been performing for ten...
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Nature's Playground
July 10, 2008   11:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers invite you to attend a weekly nature-themed program geared towards youngsters and children of...
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Shakespeare in the Park: Much Ado About Nothing
July 10, 2008   6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Much Ado About Nothing was written sometime between 1598 and 1599, and is the first of three comedies that represent...
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Memorial Plaza Reopened on Memorial Day
Parks cut the ribbon on the reconstruction of the Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Memorial Plaza, adjacent to Riverside Park’s...
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20,000 Trees Planted in New York City
Hands on New York Day is the largest single-day tree planting effort in NYC history!
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Manhattan’s District 14 Is The Cleanest!
At the Best of Parks awards ceremony, District 14 in Manhattan was honored with the Cleanest District Award....
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New Improvements On The 70th Anniversary Of Riverside Park’s Expansion
In honor of the 70th anniversary of its historic expansion, Parks & Recreation recently celebrated three...
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Mayor Bloomberg And Commissioner Benepe Break Ground On Riverwalk In Riverside Park
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe today broke ground on a...
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Celebrating National Marina Day & Boat Basin Anniversary
On August 11, National Marina Day, Parks & Recreation opened the doors of its flagship marina, the 79th Street...
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This Weekend In Parks
Bronx Get crafty with the family this weekend at Wave Hill. Create your own custom-made sunglasses and have...
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Parks Welcomes Paddlers: New York State Adds First Nyc Park Sites To Its Hudson River Water Trail
Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Hudson River Valley Greenway Chairman Barnabas McHenry, Hudson River Park Trust...
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A Whole New Meaning To SUV
On May 4, Parks showcased a new addition to its green fleet: the city’s first solar powered vehicle. BP...
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Renovating A Playground & Promenade At Riverside Park
In recent weeks, Parks celebrated two major improvements to a jewel of Manhattan's West Side - Riverside Park. On...
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Parks Breaks Ground At Riverside Park’s Serpentine Promenade
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, City...
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Happy Halloween In Hippo Playground: Parks Cuts Ribbon On New Play Equipment In Riverside Park
Manhattan Borough Commissioner William T. Castro yesterday joined City Council Member Gale Brewer, President of the...
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Parks, DEP & Boaters “Go Coastal” To Prevent Water Pollution
On June 27, Parks joined Going Coastal, a non-profit organization, at a Clean Boating / Clean Marina event at the...
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Two Riverside Park Ball Fields Now State-of-the-art Athletic Facilities
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Riverside...
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The Finer Points Of Riverside Park
Assistant Landscape Architect Michael Meric compiled the following factoids about one of New York City’s better-known...
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