Tag Archives: NYC Parks

Inwood Hill Park Forest Restoration

Friday, December 8, 2023
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect the forested areas in Inwood Hill Park! Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long sleeves, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Face masks may be worn at your discretion. Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. This event has been funded in part by NYC Service. To sign up a group of 10 or more volunteers please reach out to stewardship@parks.nyc.gov.

Location

Payson Playground in Inwood Hill Park
Dyckman Street and Payson Avenue
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Location Details:
Meeting Location: Payson Playground

Cost

Free

Inwood Hill Park – Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: Northern Manhattan Parks Super Hike

Friday, November 24, 2023
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

On this Friday, work off your Thanksgiving feast while enjoying the great outdoors. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike! This hike will take you through the hills Inwood Hill and Fort Tryon and Parks. Comfortable walking footwear highly recommended.

Location

218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Park
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

Highbridge Park: Movies Under the Stars: La Bamba

Friday, October 27, 2023
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.

A biography of Ritchie Valens, the young rocker who died in a 1959 plane crash with Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper.

This movie begins at 7:00 p.m. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website.

For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility. Requests for special accommodations should be made by Tuesday, October24, 2023.

Rated PG-13
The following movie has been rated PG-13. Some material may be inappropriate for young children. Parents may wish to consider whether it should be viewed by those under 13.

Location

Pool Deck in Highbridge Park
Manhattan

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Cost

Free

J. Hood: Hallowscream Fright Walk and Fall Festival

Friday, October 20, 2023 | Fright Walk
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | Fright Walk & Fall Festival
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park with an interactive haunted house, games, inflatables, and more! Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town!

Know before you go:
You can experience our fright walk at any point between the allotted time for the day. For your safety and others’, please exercise caution during the fright walk. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, and refrain from wearing jewelry. Participants cannot run or touch props and actors. No bags or belongings are allowed inside, so please plan accordingly. Parental discretion and supervision, especially for participants under 13, are highly recommended. Waivers must be signed by an adult.

The HALLOWSCREAM! Fright Walk features frightening images and special effects, sudden movements and jump scares, loud and
intense audio, varying light conditions (such as flashing lights and low visibility), and fog in a potentially physically and emotionally demanding environment. Enter at your own risk.

Friday, October 20, 2023 | Fright Walk
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | Fright Walk & Fall Festival
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

J. Hood Wright Park | W. 174 St. & Fort Washington Ave. | New York, N.Y. 10033

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

Location

Basketball Courts in J. Hood Wright Park

Accessible
351 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

J. Hood: Hallowscream Fright Walk and Fall Festival

Friday, October 20, 2023 | Fright Walk
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | Fright Walk & Fall Festival
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park with an interactive haunted house, games, inflatables, and more! Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town!

Know before you go:
You can experience our fright walk at any point between the allotted time for the day. For your safety and others’, please exercise caution during the fright walk. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, and refrain from wearing jewelry. Participants cannot run or touch props and actors. No bags or belongings are allowed inside, so please plan accordingly. Parental discretion and supervision, especially for participants under 13, are highly recommended. Waivers must be signed by an adult.

The HALLOWSCREAM! Fright Walk features frightening images and special effects, sudden movements and jump scares, loud and
intense audio, varying light conditions (such as flashing lights and low visibility), and fog in a potentially physically and emotionally demanding environment. Enter at your own risk.

Friday, October 20, 2023 | Fright Walk
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | Fright Walk & Fall Festival
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

J. Hood Wright Park | W. 174 St. & Fort Washington Ave. | New York, N.Y. 10033

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

Location

Basketball Courts in J. Hood Wright Park

Accessible
351 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free