Press Releases

Browse or search our collection of news announcements dating back to 2003, including notifications of park openings and renamings, programs and special events, and employee and agency accomplishments.

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July 9

NYC PARKS CELEBRATES $8.5 MILLION RECONSTRUCTION OF RAINEY PARK IN ASTORIA

The waterfront park has been equipped with new playground equipment, adult fitness areas, spray showers, and a reconfigured greenway Today, NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa was joined by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, former New York City Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer,...

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Jul 3

NYC PARKS ANNOUNCES PLAN TO SAFELY ACCOMMODATE MICROMOBILITY ON PARK DRIVES

Jul 1

MAYOR ADAMS AND NYC PARKS COMMISSIONER RODRIGUEZ-ROSA CONTINUE “WE OUTSIDE SUMMER” BY ANNOUNCING NEW PUBLIC RESTROOMS ARE NOW OPEN IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS, EXPANDING BATHROOM ACCESS CITYWIDE

Jul 1

NYC PARKS CELEBRATES THE RECONSTRUCTION OF STRONG STREET PLAYGROUND IN THE BRONX