Department Of Parks And Recreation

May 21, 2012

Local Green Thumb Wants To Revive DeWitt Clinton Park

David Winterton wants to bring in more gardening volunteers and repair crumbling stone steps.

April 30, 2012

A New Bocce Court Coming to Bowne Park

The Parks Department is now accepting bids to create a new bocce court in Bowne Park.

January 19, 2012

Forest Park Carousel Restoration an 'Easy Fix,' Amusement Bigwig Says

Valerio Ferrari, who is interested in running the historic Queens carousel, said it is in good condition.

December 01, 2011

Delancey Underground 'Low Line' Project Organizers Seek Funding

The ambitious project to turn an abandoned trolley terminal into a park is seeking funds and support.

September 09, 2011

Steffi Graf Promotes Tennis in Harlem

Tennis great Steffi Graf gave a clinic for local kids at the Harlem Tennis Center Thursday to celebrate renovated tennis courts in the neighborhood.

July 19, 2010

Construction Kicks Off on West Village Playground Replacing Derelict Lot

City leaders kicked off construction on the new Minetta Playground Monday.

May 20, 2010

City Accepting Bids for Controversial Restaurant Inside Union Square Pavillion

The department said that applicants would get special consideration if they promised to incorporate the Union Square Greenmarket’s produce.

March 12, 2010

Golf Cart Rides from Fifth Avenue Proposed in Plan for Central Park Tennis Courts

March 04, 2010

High Line Soars Over First Hurdle to Extend Park to 34th Street

November 24, 2009

High Line Artist Arrested for 42nd Time