The mission of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation is to build and maintain clean, safe and accessible parks, and program them with recreational, cultural and educational activities for people of all ages. Through its work, Parks & Recreation enriches the lives of New Yorkers with personal, health and economic benefits. We promote physical and emotional wellbeing, providing venues for fitness, peaceful respite and making new friends. Our recreation programs and facilities help combat the growing rates of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. The trees under our care reduce air pollutants, creating more breathable air for all New Yorkers. Parks also help communities by boosting property values, increasing tourism and generating revenue.

Description and/or History:
Parks & Recreation is the steward of nearly 20 percent of New York City's land, including thousands of individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, public pools, recreational facilities, nature centers, golf courses, and beaches throughout the five boroughs. We also care for monuments and historic house museums and look after hundreds of thousands of street trees (even more within 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.

Contact person: Moria Miller, (email)

Address:

830 5th Avenue New York, NY 10065 (See a map)