This Week in Parks:

Sep 6, 2015 – Sep 9, 2015

Citywide Highlights

Papal Procession Lottery

The pope is visiting NYC in late September, and on Friday, September 25 he will ride in a procession through Central Park. Enter the lottery starting today to see him.

Spend More Time at the Beach

This year, many of our beaches will remain open through Sunday, September 13. Make the most of it.

NYC Bocce Tournament

Get some friends together and compete in this annual citywide contest. Borough tournaments are on Saturday, September 12 and a citywide contest will be held on Saturday, September 26.

Learn about Becoming a Lifeguard

Thinking about becoming a lifeguard next year? Come to this question and answer session on Tuesday, September 8 to meet staff and see what the qualifying test entails.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Summer on the Hudson: West Side County Fair 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Pier I, Riverside Park South, Manhattan

Historic New York: Gerritsen Grist Mill and Farmhouse 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Salt Marsh Nature Center, Marine Park, Brooklyn

Monday, September 7, 2015

Labor Day at Lefferts Historic House 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Central Park Tour: Northern Forts 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, Central Park, Manhattan

Becoming an NYC Parks Lifeguard: Q & A Session 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. at Far Rockaway High School, Queens

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Photoville 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Pier 5, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn

Artist Talk: Tom Fruin 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Empire Fulton Ferry, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn

Friday, September 11, 2015

Photoville 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Pier 5, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn

Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco Party: Purple Rain 7:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Lefrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Photoville 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Pier 5, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn

Bronx River Bike Tour 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at Soundview Field House,

Full River Paddle 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at 219th Street and Bronx Boulevard, Bronx Park, Bronx

GreenThumb Annual Harvest Fair 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Diamante Garden, Manhattan

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Photoville 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Pier 5, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn

Thomas Jefferson Park to Randall’s Island Hike 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at First Avenue at 112th Street, Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan

Kayak Freshkills Park 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Freshkills Park, Staten Island

Washington Square Park Folk Festival 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Garibaldi Plaza, Washington Square Park, Manhattan

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Photoville 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Pier 5, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn

Friday, September 18, 2015

Photoville 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Pier 5, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn

Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco Party: Grease 7:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Lefrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park, Brooklyn