About the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
NYC Parks is the steward of more than 30,000 acres of land — 14 percent of New York City — including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, 51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses, and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 600,000 street trees, and two million more in parks. We are New York City's principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world-class sports events, and cultural festivals.
Know before you go: NYC Parks Rules & Regulations, Park Notices, Health & Safety Guide
General Park Hours
Park hours may vary. Check signs at entrances for posted hours.
Parks: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Playgrounds: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
People
Need to get in contact with a specific person or division within Parks? Check out our people page! If you can’t find the person you are looking for, try calling us at 888-NYPARKS.
Contact : NYC Parks
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