This Week in Parks:

Jan 30, 2016 – Feb 3, 2016

Citywide Highlights

Gracie Mansion Tours

The People’s House, Gracie Mansion, is once again open for free tours each Tuesday. Find out how to reserve a spot to see this one-of-a-kind residence.

New York Road Runners Open Run

Through our Community Parks Initiatives, NYRR is joining us to bring free runs to neighborhoods across NYC. Find a free weekly run near you!

Poetry in the Parlors: Bartow-Pell Mansion

Gregory Pardlo, winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize in poetry, reads from his latest book on Sun., Jan. 31.

Shape Up NYC

Show up and shape up with our free fitness classes. Shaping up is easy – there’s no registration required!

Secrets of Survival: The American Revolution

Before they could fight for our freedom, harsh winters forced the Continental Army to fight for their lives. Learn what they did to survive at this special program.

Upcoming Events 

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Survival During the American Revolution 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center, Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn 

Astronomy: Winter Solar System 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx 

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Poetry in the Parlors 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx 

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Tour of Gracie Mansion 11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m. at Gracie Mansion, Carl Schurz Park, Manhattan 

Bollywood Dance Class 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Chelsea Recreation Center, Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan 

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Winter Evergreen Walk 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Carl Grillo Glasshouse, Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island 

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Black History Month Docent Tour at Morris Jumel Mansion 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Morris-Jumel Mansion, Roger Morris Park, Manhattan 

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Outdoor Skills: Shelter Building 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Blue Heron Nature Center, Blue Heron Park, Staten Island 

Birding: Owls 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Orchard Beach Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx 

Birding: Winter Waterfowl 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Baisley Pond Park Parking Lot, Baisley Pond Park, Queens 

Astronomy 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at North Side of the Great Lawn, Central Park, Manhattan 

Monday, February 8, 2016

Lunar New Year: 17th New Year Year Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Sara D Roosevelt Park, Sara D. Roosevelt Park, Manhattan 

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Tour of Gracie Mansion 2:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m. at Gracie Mansion, Carl Schurz Park, Manhattan 

Friday, February 12, 2016

Arts, Culture & Fun: Preview Screening of The Black Panthers 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx 

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Fall in Love with Fitness 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at J. Hood Wright Recreation Center, J. Hood Wright Park, Manhattan 

Great Backyard Bird Count 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens 

Winter Journal Writing 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Blue Heron Nature Center, Blue Heron Park, Staten Island 

Central Park Ice Festival 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park, Manhattan 

Paranormal Investigation 9:00 p.m.–11:59 p.m. at Morris-Jumel Mansion, Roger Morris Park, Manhattan 

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Winter Tree ID 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue, Kissena Park, Queens 

17th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival 1:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. at Mott Street and Hector Street, Manhattan 

17th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival 1:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. at Grand Street, Sara D. Roosevelt Park, Manhattan 

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Partnerships Academy: How to Start or Join a Community Park Group (Brooklyn) 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at Dodge YMCA, Brooklyn 

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Birding: Eagles 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. at Payson Center, Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan 

Lunar New Year at the Queens Zoo 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at Queens Zoo, 

Owls and Pellets 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Blue Heron Nature Center, Blue Heron Park, Staten Island 

The Night Sky 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at Fort Totten Visitor’s Center, Fort Totten Park, Queens 

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Outdoor Skills: Animal Tracking 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center, Alley Pond Park, Queens 

Winter Wildlife Animal Tracking 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Salt Marsh Nature Center, Marine Park, Brooklyn