This Week in Parks:

April 1, 2016 – Apr 6, 2016

Citywide Highlights

Flowering Trees in NYC Parks

See what trees are blossoming around the city.

Opening Weekend in Prospect Park

Head to Prospect Park on Sat. Apr. 2 for the opening of the Prospect Park Audubon Center, Lefferts Historic House and the Carousel, and enjoy great natural events all day long!

Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare is coming to rec centers in the Bronx and S.I. this month! Check out these free performances by the Public Theater, and RSVP now.

Senior Games

We’re hosting our first ever Senior Games for recreation center members who are 50+. Join us this month in Brooklyn to compete!

Community Input Meetings

Join us this week to give your input on parks in the Bronx and Staten Island, or find more places near you!

Upcoming Events

Saturday, April 2, 2016

GreenThumb Workshop: Potato Planting 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. at Edgemere Farm, Queens 

Spring Break at Le Carrousel 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Le Carrousel, Bryant Park, Manhattan 

Hands on History: For the Birds 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at King Manor Museum, Rufus King Park, Queens 

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Nature Exploration Hike (moderate) 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Pelham Bay Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx 

Heather Garden Design Tour with Public Garden Designer Ronda M. Brands 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Heather Garden, Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan 

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Bird Walk with New York City Audubon 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens 

Jamaica Bay Tree Planting 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Point Breeze Place and Baywater Court, Jamaica Bay Park, Queens 

Greenbelt Nature Exploration Hike (vigorous) 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at 200 Nevada Avenue, High Rock Park, Staten Island 

Historic New York: Old Croton Aqueduct 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at 242nd Street and Van Cortlandt Park East, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx 

Sunday, April 10, 2016

City Parks Foundation Run for the Parks (4M) 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. at Central Park, Central Park, Manhattan 

Bones Of An Old Dutch House Tour 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park, Brooklyn 

Thursday, April 14, 2016

City Chicken Institute: Post Easter Special: All about Eggs 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Imani Community Garden, Brooklyn 

Public Meeting on Staten Island’s Shoreline Parks Plan 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex, Ocean Breeze Park, Staten Island 

Friday, April 15, 2016

Dark Days of Almost: Spring Candlelight Ghost Tour of Manhattan’s Most Haunted House 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Merchant’s House Museum, Merchant’s House Museum, Manhattan 

Saturday, April 16, 2016

Sherman Creek Stewardship Day: Spring on the Esplanade 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Swindler Cove, Sherman Creek, Manhattan 

NYC Family Strong Party for Prevention 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at 146th Street and St. Ann’s Avenue, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx 

Central Park Arches and Bridges South 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Central Park, Central Park, Manhattan 

Arts, Culture & Fun: Street Stories 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at St. James Recreation Center, St. James Park, Bronx 

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Earth Day Celebration 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Salt Marsh Nature Center, Marine Park, Brooklyn 

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Highland Park Lower Playground Community Input Meeting 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at P.S. 108 The Sal Abbracciamento School, Brooklyn 

Saturday, April 23, 2016

The Bronx during the Ice Age: A Prehistoric Stroll Through Pelham Bay Park 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Pelham Bay Park Train Station, Bronx 

Sunday, April 24, 2016

Arbor Fest 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens 

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Queens Greenhouse Open House 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Queens Greenhouse & Nursery, Forest Park, Queens 

Discover Prospect Cemetery 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at King Manor Museum, Rufus King Park, Queens 

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Birding: Ospreys 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Fort Totten Visitor’s Center, Fort Totten Park, Queens 

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Amazing Bronx River Flotilla 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Olinville Playground Park House, Bronx River Parkway, Bronx 

Urban Wildlife Appreciation Day 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at 218th Street and Indian Road, Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan 

Thursday, May 12, 2016

28th Annual Equipment and Vehicle Show 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Unisphere, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens 

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Birding: Ridgewood Reservoir 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Vermont Place Parking Lot, Highland Park, Queens 

Cherry Blossom Festival 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Field 62 – 63, Randall’s Island Park, Manhattan