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Before you head out to a park, recreation center or other Parks facility, check here for issues that may affect your visit.
Park and Facility Closures
Anticipated Completion: 11/27/2025
In observance of Thanksgiving Day, Kwame Ture Recreation Center will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The center will open at it's regularly scheduled hours and close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.
Pelham Bay Nature Center is currently closed to the public.
The Pavilion at Orchard Beach is currently closed to the public.
Anticipated Completion: 11/27/2025
In observance of Thanksgiving Day, St. James Recreation Center will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The center will open at it's regularly scheduled hours and close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 for Thanksgiving Eve.
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2023
St. Mary's Recreation Center is closed for reconstruction. Visit our Capital Tracker page for updates on this project.
St. Mary's Recreation Center Pool
The indoor pool at St. Mary's Recreation Center is closed while the center is undergoing reconstruction.
Brownsville Recreation Center Pool
The indoor pool is closed at this location.
Brownsville Recreation Center is open with limited access due to construction. The Golden Age side of the building is open, while the main side of the building is closed. There will be no access to the indoor pool and gymnasium at this time.
Metropolitan Recreation Center
Metropolitan Recreation Center is currently closed due to a mechanical issue which has resulted in poor dehumidification and air circulation. For the health and safety of our patrons, the Center must remain closed until we are able to install a full dehumidification system in the natatorium through our planned Capital renovation. For more information, please visit NYC Parks Capital Project Tracker
Ecology Park is a five acre site set within Paerdegat Basin Park. The goal of the park is to promote habitat restoration and ecological improvement, highlighting fourteen native plant community types that exist or once existed in New York City. Ecology Park is only open at certain times of year when Parks staff are present in order to protect this unique landscape. Want to visit? Check out our Stewardship Projects page for restoration, planting, and educational events.
Due to a maintenance issue, the indoor pool at St. John's Recreation Center will be closed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Sunset Recreation Center is closed for reconstruction. Visit our Capital Tracker page for updates on this project.
The Brian Watkins Tennis Center at East River Park is currently closed as part of the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project.
John V. Lindsay East River Park
The section of East River Park south of Stanton Street is temporarily closed due to construction as part of the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project, which will protect Lower East Side residents and waterfront parks from coastal storms and sea level rise. East River Park remains open north of Stanton Street. For access to open park areas, use entrances at E. Houston Street, 6th St Bridge, or 10th St Bridge. For more information on construction progress, when this section of the park will re-open, please visit the Department of Design and Construction’s City’s East Side Coastal Resiliency Project Updates page. If you are looking for places to play and relax nearby, please visit our Neighborhood Recreational Resources page.
The east end of Corlears Hook Park is closed due to construction of the East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) project. A temporary pedestrian bridge provides access between the park and the Corlears Hook Ferry Terminal in John V. Lindsay East River Park. Please also see the construction advisory for John V. Lindsay East River Park. For more information on ESCR construction progress, please visit the Department of Design and Construction’s East Side Coastal Resiliency Project Updates page.
Hansborough Recreation Center Pool
The indoor pool at this location is closed for renovation. Visit our Capital Tracker page for updates on this project.
Hansborough Recreation Center is closed for reconstruction. Visit our Capital Tracker page for updates on this project.
Beginning Monday, November 10, 2025, through March 2026, the Men’s Restroom and Locker Room in Highbridge Recreation Center will be closed for construction.
The 79th Street Boat Basin marina is currently closed. No vessel dockage, moorage, anchorage or launch services are available. The marina will be dredged and reconstructed to modern codes and standards. The marina is anticipated to reopen in 2028. Related inquiries may be sent to boatbasin@parks.nyc.gov
The 79th Street Boat Basin is closed and is anticipated to reopen in 2028. Related inquiries may be sent to boatbasin@parks.nyc.gov
Portions of The Battery, including the Battery Wharf, Gardens of Remembrance, and portions of the Oval Lawn are closed for the Battery Coastal Resilience Project. This project will rebuild and elevate the Battery wharf to reduce risk from rising seas and coastal storms, while preserving the character of the park. Visit the Battery Coastal Resilience page for more information and an updated timeline.
The Tony Dapolito Recreation Center and Outdoor Pool are closed due to the building’s structural condition. Visit the Clarkson Street Corridor Input Portal and our Capital Project Tracker for updates on the site.
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center Indoor Pool
The Tony Dapolito Recreation Center and Outdoor Pool are closed due to the building’s structural condition. Visit the Clarkson Street Corridor Input Portal and our Capital Project Tracker for updates on the site.
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center
The Tony Dapolito Recreation Center and Outdoor Pool are closed due to the building’s structural condition. Visit the Clarkson Street Corridor Input Portal and our Capital Project Tracker for updates on the site.
Tide Gate Bridge Construction
Due to construction on the Tide Gate Bridge, located on Meridian Road within Flushing Meadows Corona Park, vehicular traffic will not be allowed to cross the bridge in either direction. Please follow posted detour signs around Meridian Road and plan for additional travel time. Pedestrian traffic will still be permitted to cross the bridge.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink
The Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center will be closed on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 to allow for essential facility maintenance and preparations for future improvements. The center will reopen regular hours on Thursday, December 4.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink
Tide Gate Bridge Construction
Due to construction on the Tide Gate Bridge, located on Meridian Road within Flushing Meadows Corona Park, vehicular traffic will not be allowed to cross the bridge in either direction. Please follow posted detour signs around Meridian Road and plan for additional travel time. Pedestrian traffic will still be permitted to cross the bridge.
Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center
Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center is closed due to construction. Visit our Capital Tracker page for updates on this project.
The dog run at Murray Playground is closed to the public until further notice. Dog owners are encouraged to visit the nearest dog run, located at Gantry Plaza State Park.
WWII Veterans War Memorial Ice Skating Rink
This ice skating rink is currently closed and will reopen on November 15, 2025.
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Event Notices
CANCELLED: Nurturing Our Garden Groups: A Community Conversation
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual/Online Workshop,
Please note: this event has been cancelled.Building a successful community garden goes beyond planting and tending crops—it requires strong,…
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