NYC Parks Events – June 7-13, 2014
Forest and Highland Park Sports Clinics
This February, take some time to come out to Parks to learn about the trials and victories of black Americans. Visit our permanent sculpture collection, which represent great African-Americans and themes from Black history, or take in an event at one of our recreation centers.
16 Parks for Your Next Staycation
This summer, spend your next vacation right here in New York City. From forests, to historic forts, to our favorite natural areas, you can explore these off-the-radar park gems!
Saturday, June 7
It’s My Park Day at Corona Plaza
at Corona Plaza, Queens
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
History of the Highland Park Ridgewood Reservoir
at Ridgewood Reservoir, Queens
10:00 a.m.
Bronx Food and Farms Trolley Tour: Caribbean Culture
at Bronx Trolley Tour Pickup
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Basic Canoeing
at Willowbrook Park, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Jeffrey’s Hook Lighthouse Open House
at Fort Washington Park, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 8
Annual Pug Fun Day at Alice Austen House
at Alice Austen House Museum, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Tour
at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
7th Annual Red Hook Jazz Festival
at Urban Meadow Community Garden
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Concert in the Park: Sessions The Music of Motown
at St Albans Park, Queens
5:00 p.m.
Summer on the Hudson: Let’s Dance
at Riverside Park South, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Upcoming Events
CityParks PuppetMobile Presents: Little Red’s Hood
at Baisley Pond Park, Queens
Monday, June 9, 2014
11:00 a.m.
Bronx River Muskrat Cove Tree Planting
at Bronx Park, Bronx
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting for Phase III of the Washington Square Park renovation.
at Washington Square Park, Manhattan
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and HERSHEY’S Youth Open Track Meet
at Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
4:30 p.m.
Celebrate Brooklyn! Presents The Music of Ornette Coleman Featuring Denardo Coleman Vibe
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Thursday, June 12, 2014
7:00 p.m.
