Free Park Ed-ventures This Summer
July 4, 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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Free Park Ed-ventures This Summer
July 4, 2008   2:00 p.m.
In addition to the wonderful activities listed in the Urban Park Rangers calendar, this summer the Rangers are...
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Birding Club
July 5, 2008   9:00 a.m.
Once a month, every month, come bird with us! Bring your own binoculars.
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The American Revolution Weekend: Washington's Troops on the Hill
July 5, 2008   11:00 a.m.
As part of our tribute to our nation, join the Rangers for an exploration of the park as we discuss the Bronx's role...
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Compost Q & A
July 9, 2008   5:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.
This compost clinic is for those who are passionate about composting but want more from their bins. Get the practical...
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The City That Drank The Mountain Sky
July 10, 2008   10:30 a.m.
The epic story of New York City’s water supply, told in the elemental beauty of puppet theatre.
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Free Park Ed-ventures This Summer
July 10, 2008   2:00 p.m.
In addition to the wonderful activities listed in the Urban Park Rangers calendar, this summer the Rangers are...
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Free Park Ed-ventures This Summer
July 11, 2008   2:00 p.m.
In addition to the wonderful activities listed in the Urban Park Rangers calendar, this summer the Rangers are...
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New York Philharmonic's Concerts in the Parks
July 11, 2008   8:00 p.m.
The Philharmonic Orchestra performs free music under the stars with a fireworks finale. This evening's concert...
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Creating with Nature
July 12, 2008   11:00 a.m.
Get the creative juices flowing as we look to nature to inspire!
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Benefit Picnic Supper and New York Philharmonic Concert
July 14, 2008   6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Join supporters of Van Cortlandt House Museum for an elegant picnic supper under a tent on the lawn of the...
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Carnival of The World/Carnival Del Mundo
July 15, 2008   10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Dan Butterworth's intricately hand-carved puppets whirl around the stage and into the audience, dancing to the beach...
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I Scream for Ice Cream
July 16, 2008   2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand, I Scream for Ice Cream brings alive the history of Thomas Jefferson's favorite...
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Free Park Ed-ventures This Summer
July 16, 2008   2:00 p.m.
In addition to the wonderful activities listed in the Urban Park Rangers calendar, this summer the Rangers are...
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Free Park Ed-ventures This Summer
July 17, 2008   2:00 p.m.
In addition to the wonderful activities listed in the Urban Park Rangers calendar, this summer the Rangers are...
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Van Cortlandt Park Becomes Birdland
Birdland: Hot Birds, Cool Jazz
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First Croton Funded Playground Is Complete
On June 28, Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined State Senator Jeffrey Klein, State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz,...
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City Pools Make A Splash
Last Friday, Commissioner Adrian Benepe and children from local recreation centers kicked off the opening of...
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Parks Cuts Ribbon On Sachkerah Woods Playground In Van Cortlandt Park
$2.9 million playground is first new playground completed with Croton Filtration Funding Parks &...
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Announcing Free Cityparks Seniors Fitness Program Starting April 30
City Parks Foundation is pleased to announce the start of its Spring 2007 CityParks Seniors Fitness program, which...
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The American White Pelican Graces Van Cortlandt Park In A Rare Holiday Treat
On Wednesday, December 13, 2006, Parks Naturalist David Künstler spotted an American White Pelican ( Pelecanus...
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Birds Sang As Golf Clubs “Swang” On The Van Cortlandt Golf Course
The 10th Annual John Muir Benefit Golf Tournament took to the fairways of the Van Cortlandt Golf Course on June...
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This Weekend In Parks
See what fun things are happening on in your borough this weekend!
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Exercise Your Brain This Weekend
Whether you’re looking to learn about animal habitats or celebrate the last weekend of Black History Month, the...
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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 Parks history?" The...
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Love Blooms In New York City’s Parks
Though New York City is filled with extraordinary dining and extravagant gifts, our natural settings still reign...
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Two Hawks Head Home
When Bronx resident Sue Burgos found a large injured bird in her apartment building’s courtyard last December, she...
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Remnants Of Railroad History In Van Cortlandt Park
If you’ve ever been to the golf clubhouse at Van Cortlandt and taken a walk in the immediate vicinity, you might...
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SPRING HIKES THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGHS
It's official--spring is here! Take advantage of the season's delights by exploring one of dozens of hiking...
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JOHN HERROLD TO TAKE THE REINS OF VAN CORTLANDT PARK
Today, January 18, John Herrold begins as Administrator for Van Cortlandt Park, New York City’s fourth-largest park...
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