Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Open House 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South) Category: Education, History, Best for Kids, Waterfront Free!

Marine Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Seba Playground (in Marine Park) Category: Nature, Volunteer Free!

Seining and Shore Exploration 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Section 2 Orchard Beach (in Pelham Bay Park) Category: Urban Park Rangers Free!

Astoria Pool - Lap Swim 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Location: Astoria Pool (in Astoria Park) Category: Swimming/Aquatics Free!

Peter and the Wolf 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Sobelsohn Playground (in Forest Park) Category: Theater, Free Summer Movies Free!

Every year New York City transforms into one giant free Shakespeare festival, with the Bard’s plays being performed and work-shopped in parks across the city. Find your favorite Elizabethean comedy, ...

The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, ...

NYC Parks Stewardship NYC Parks is investing in the future and we need your help. Our volunteers help with forest and wetland restoration, planting and pruning street trees, harvesting and propagating ...

Vital Parks for All New York City’s parks are vital. In an era where our city is facing greater challenges than ever, ranging from the threat of extreme weather to increased park use, we need a plan ...

NYC Parks is the source of free outdoor events. From concerts, movies, sports and fitness, to events for kids and seniors, there’s always something to do in a park near you.

Show Up and Shape Up! Shape Up NYC is a free group fitness program for adults and seniors with locations in all five boroughs! Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just starting your ...

Family Camping: Queens 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Location: Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park) Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Family Camping with the Urban Park Rangers Free!