Parks & Recreation Seeks Mobile Specialty Food Unity Proposals
Parks & Recreation today announces that a Request for Proposals ("RFP") has been issued for the sale of specialty food from a mobile unit at Cherry Hill in Central Park.
Adrian Benepe News
Saint Mary's Recreation Center Celebrates its 60th Anniversary
Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined Sam Goodman, representing the Bronx Borough President, and members of the Mott Haven community to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the opening of the City's first indoor recreation facility.
Competitive Youth Basketball Comes to NYC Parks with the Jr. Knicks League
This winter, nearly 1,000 kids from around the city got a jump on their jump shot with the Millennium Basketball Winter League, which fields four divisions: Co-Ed 8 - 10, Boys and Girls 11 - 13, and Boys 14 - 16.
Andrea Bocelli Gifts New York City With a Once in a Lifetime Musical Event
Internationally acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform a free concert on Central Park's Great Lawn, Thursday, September 15th with the New York Philharmonic, conducted by its music director Alan Gilbert, as a special gift to New York City (tickets required for entry).
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Presents BORDERS, 3/24-9/30
The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the exhibition BORDERS by Steinunn Thórarinsdóttir in Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza from March 24 through September 30, 2011.
Parks And Sanitation Host Freshkills Landfill Closure
Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Sanitation Commissioner John Doherty, Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro, Council Members Vincent Ignizio and Deborah Rose, Director of the Mayor's Office for Long-Term Planning & Sustainability David Bragdon, representatives from partner City agencies a
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Presents BORDERS
The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the exhibition BORDERS by Steinunn Thórarinsdóttir in Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza from March 24 through September 30, 2011.
Emmanuel Thingue Wins 2011 Sloan Public Service Award
Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined the Fund for the City of New York and the Sloan Public Service Awards Selection Panel on Thursday to announce Emmanuel Thingue, Senior Designer for Brooklyn Parks, as a 2011 Sloan Service Award Recipient.
FRESH GREEN BEAST Debuts At Arsenal Gallery 3/10-4/15
The Arsenal Gallery is proud to present Brooklyn artist Shane McAdams's Fresh Green Beast, a series of paintings in which he explores the line between the natural and the manmade.
_ShaneMcAdams1.jpeg?format=auto&width=220)
FRESH GREEN BEAST Debuts At Arsenal Gallery 3/10-4/15
The Arsenal Gallery is proud to present Brooklyn artist Shane McAdams's Fresh Green Beast, a series of paintings in which he explores the line between the natural and the manmade.
New Yorkers Conquer 'Snowmaggedon' at Winter Jam
On Saturday, Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Council Member Brad Lander, Olympic Regional Development Authority President & CEO Ted Blazer and Parks mascot Pearl the Squirrel kicked off a celebration of FREE winter sports and fun in Prospect Park!
NYC Parks & Recreation Features HERITAGE OF INNOVATION, 2/2-28
The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce Heritage of Innovation, an exhibition of more than 30 artworks by 15 artists on view at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park.
Emily Lloyd Chosen As Prospect Park Administrator and Prospect Park Alliance President
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe and Prospect Park Alliance Board Chairman Albert H.
Donald Trump Wants to Bring Back Tavern on the Green
Donald Trump is currently in talks to bring back New York's much loved Tavern-on-the-Green.
NYC Parks & Recreation Features HERITAGE OF INNOVATION, 2/2-28
The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce Heritage of Innovation, an exhibition of more than 30 artworks by 15 artists on view at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park.
Over 16,000 Trees Mulched At MULCHFEST 2011
This weekend, Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New Yorkers at Travers Park in Queens for the 15th annual MulchFest, a citywide event where Christmas trees are recycled by converting them into wood chips.
Parks & Recreation Presents Parks Potpourri
Parks & Recreation is pleased to present Parks Potpourri, an eclectic mix of striking photographs that represent four diverse programs whose impact are felt across the seasons and which support the City's arts education, horticulture, and park preservation initiatives.
Parks Commissioner Announces Launch of New Landscape Guidelines
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe is today joining Director of the Mayor's Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability David Bragdon and Executive Director of the Design Trust for Public Space Deborah Marton to announce the launch of High Performance Landscape Guidelines: 21st Centur
Bryant Park Corp & 34th Street Partnership Support Park Landscaping & Maintenance
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe, NYRP Executive Director Amy Freitag, and President of the Bryant Park Corporation and 34th Street Partnership Dan Biederman, were joined by Borough President Marty Markowitz and Council Member Diana Reyna at the park to prese
111th Christmas Bird Count Reveals 6,220 Birds of 59 Species in Central Park
There are 59 species of birds and 6,220 individual birds in Central Park, according to the final tally of the 111th Christmas Bird Count held in Central Park today.
Tickets From $59
Tickets From $77
Tickets From $71
Tickets From $71