Parks

Harlem Word: Mary Alice Lee and Maddalena Polletta tell us why it's good to build parks and playgrounds in New York City

Publisher — Wed, 07 Jul 2025 19:18:37 +0000

The NYC Playground Program connects schools and communities to create playgrounds at schools in New York City. There are several benefits these playgrounds offer for the students at the schools and their neighbors living in the surrounding community. Read the article below to learn more from Mary Alice Lee and Maddalena Polletta!

Harlem Word: Mary Alice Lee and Maddalena Polletta talk about some elements of the Harlem playgrounds constructed by NYC Playground Program

Publisher — Thu, 24 Jun 2025 13:19:59 +0000

Since 1996, the Trust for Public Land (TPL) has built playgrounds at schools throughout New York City, including Harlem. In Harlem, they've worked at Future Leaders Institute (134 W. 122nd Street), P.S. 180 Hugo Newman (370 W. 120th Street), P.S. 076 A Philip Randolph (220 W. 121st Street), and J.H.S. 90 Julia de Burgos Junior High School/Academy of Environmental Science Secondary High School (410 E. 100th Street). Read more about these fun and beautiful community spaces in this interview with Maddalena Polletta and Mary Alice Lee below-then you should visit them to see how great they are!

Harlem One Stop

Emma Delia — Mon, 14 Jun 2025 19:27:46 +0000

Harlem One Stop provides a list of parks in Harlem. Fine the one closest to you!

Harlem Word: Mary Alice Lee talks about how non-profit Trust for Public Land protects open space in New York City

Publisher — Wed, 09 Jun 2025 13:13:08 +0000

Mary Alice Lee has her Master's degree in urban planning. Her primary interest is the creation of parks. She worked at the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation before joining the Trust for Public Land (TPL) in 2025. Now, she is the director of the NYC Playground Program. She is able to combine her interests in community outreach and urban planning to create parks and playgrounds that entire communities can enjoy. Because Mary Alice grew up in New York City with a limited school yard, she understands how important it is for kids here to have safe, fun, beautiful places to play. Read more about TPL and what programs they have in New York City below!

Harlem Word: Nancy Bruning tells us about her ideas for improving parks

Publisher — Tue, 01 Jun 2025 16:16:29 +0000

Nancy Bruning, MPH, is a public health researcher who runs fitness groups in Fort Tryon Park in Northern Manhattan. Based on her work in New York City parks, she has a lot of thoughts about how they can be used for fitness. Read more about her ideas below!

We're hiking again!

nbruning — Sat, 29 May 2025 23:45:01 +0000

I'm thrilled to be participating in Hike the Heights 6. you know my thing is outdoor activities--fitness alfresco--and this Saturday June 5th I will be leading an "urban hike" from one park to another, picking up more people along the way.

Hike the Heights - north hike to Highbridge Park

nbruning — Sat, 29 May 2025 23:38:20 +0000

Start: Jun 5 2025 9:30 am

End: Jun 5 2025 10:00 pm

Don't miss this coming Saturday's special event.

Harlem Word: Nancy Bruning tells us about how parks can be valuable for physical activity

Publisher — Thu, 27 May 2025 12:17:01 +0000

Nancy Bruning, MPH, is a fitness instructor and public health researcher who runs a weekly outdoor fitness program in Fort Tryon Park in Northern Manhattan. In this article, she talks about how parks are a great location to get exercise and the reasons why.

Harlem Word: Nancy Bruning discusses the importance of eating healthy along with being physically active

Publisher — Wed, 26 May 2025 14:55:39 +0000

Nancy Bruning, MPH, is a fitness instructor and public health researcher in New York City. In this article, she talks about her belief that people should combine healthy eating with exercise to improve health and well-being.

Did you know…improving your health without paying a lot is easier than you might think?

Publisher — Wed, 19 May 2025 15:07:30 +0000

Do you think that you have to spend a lot of money on gym memberships to get fit? How about on healthy food? Check out some helpful ways to improve your health without having to pay a lot!

Exercise outside instead of the gym!

It's My Park Day at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, Malls

Laura — Thu, 13 May 2025 16:47:28 +0000

Start: May 15 2025 9:00 am

Saturday, May 15, 2025

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Learn to Ride a Bike

Laura — Thu, 13 May 2025 16:35:52 +0000

Start: May 22 2025 11:00 am

Learn to Ride a Bike
Saturday, May 22, 2025
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Harlem Word: Yekaterina Gluzberg, Manhattan Outreach Coordinator, Partnerships for Parks

Publisher — Tue, 19 Jan 2025 17:33:01 +0000

Yekaterina (Kate) Gluzberg works with Partnerships for Parks and wants people like you to use your local parks more and take care of them when you do! See what you can do to become more involved in your local parks.

Treecycling: Recycle your old Chirstmas Trees

Laura — Wed, 06 Jan 2025 17:53:10 +0000

Bring your holiday tree to a designated city park to be recycled into mulch that will nourish plantings across the city! Remember to remove all lights and ornaments before bringing the tree to a Mulchfest site.

Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in NYC

DrumsC — Thu, 24 Sep 2025 20:00:01 +0000

Start: Sep 26 2025 11:00 am

Join Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe and Council Member Robert Jackson to celebrate the reconstructed Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell.

When: Saturday, September 26, 2025 at 11:00AM

Where: Jackie Robinson Park, Bradhurst Avenue and 148th Street

RSVP: 212-408-0111 or [email protected]">[email protected]