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, ...

Movies Under the Stars: The Wild Robot 8:30 p.m. – 10:15 p.m. Location: Union Turnpike and 196th Street (in Cunningham Park) Category: Film, Best for Kids, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars ...

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

8/15 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Buddy Monument (in Forest Park) Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening Free!

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 ...

Sleep under the stars! Camp overnight in our parks with our Urban Park Rangers as your hosts and guides. Pitch a tent under the stars and settle in for a night of adventure. Some of our ...

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

Knowing how to swim is a valuable skill that can improve your health and fitness, and even help save your life. To make sure that New Yorkers stay safe in and near the water, we’re offering free ...

Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Location: Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park) Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes Free!

Summer on the Hudson is NYC Parks' annual outdoor arts and culture festival that takes place in Riverside Park from 59th Street to 153rd Street. With a mix of music concerts, dance performances, ...

We offer a variety of internships in various departments within NYC Parks. For more information on available positions, please explore the categories below or contact the Internship Coordinator at ...