Tag Archives: NYC Parks

Fort Tryon Park: Heather Garden Highlights

Heather Garden Highlights

Sunday, August 17, 2025
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Join the Urban Park Rangers on a flower walk in the beautiful Heather Garden! Explore the blossoms and learn about the flowers and the history of this little gem. At 3 acres large, this garden is the largest public garden with unrestricted access in New York City and is home to over 500 varieties of plants!

Location

Margaret Corbin Circle in Fort Tryon Park
Manhattan

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Cost

Free

Inwood Hill Park – Kids Week: Geology Rocks!

Kids Week: Geology Rocks!

Monday, April 14, 2025
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Even when school’s out, our parks are still the city’s natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week during Spring Break. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Learn all about the geological landscape of Manhattan.

Location

Margaret Corbin Circle in Fort Tryon Park
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

Highbridge Park: NYC Parks Manhattan Job Fair

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

​Tell your friends about this opportunity to learn about available positions at the agency. We will have representatives from divisions such as Recreation, Maintenance & Operations, Parks Enforcement, and more! We will also have representatives from other city agencies.
This event is free and open to the public.

More information: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/highbridge-park/events/2025/03/12/nyc-parks-manhattan-job-fair

Location

Highbridge Park Recreation Center in Highbridge Park

Accessible
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Location Details:
2301 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10033

Cost

Free