Van Cortlandt Park — more than a thousand acres atop the ridges and valleys of the northwest Bronx — is New York City's third largest park. Playing fields and playgrounds are scattered about the ...

Every year New York City transforms into one giant free Shakespeare festival, with the Bard’s plays being performed and work-shopped in parks across the city. Find your favorite Elizabethean comedy, ...

Canoeing: Island Hopping 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location: Canoe and Kayak Launch (in Pelham Bay Park) Category: Urban Park Rangers Free!

Movies Under the Stars: Mufasa: The Lion King 8:45 p.m. – 10:45 p.m. Location: Union Turnpike and 196th Street (in Cunningham Park) Category: Film, Best for Kids, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the ...

Summer Performance Intensive 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Multi-Use Room B (in Marcus Garvey Park) Category: Dance, Recreation Center Programming Free!

The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, ...

5th Annual Historic Harlem Parks Juneteenth Festival: Black Music and Dance Celebration Thursday, June 19, 2025 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

NYC Parks is the source of free outdoor events. From concerts, movies, sports and fitness, to events for kids and seniors, there’s always something to do in a park near you.

Show Up and Shape Up! Shape Up NYC is a free group fitness program for adults and seniors with locations in all five boroughs! Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just starting your ...

Sleep under the stars! Camp overnight in our parks with our Urban Park Rangers as your hosts and guides. Pitch a tent under the stars and settle in for a night of adventure. Some of our ...

NYC Parks is the source of free outdoor events. From concerts, movies, sports and fitness, to events for kids and seniors, there’s always something to do in a park near you.

A marsh. A cemetery. A parade ground. A gathering spot for avant-garde artists. A battleground for chess enthusiasts. A playground for canines and children. Washington Square Park has served various ...