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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November 24

MARK LIFE’S BIG AND SMALL MOMENTS WITH A MEANINGFUL GREEN GIFT THROUGH NYC PARKS’ ADOPT-A BENCH PROGRAM, OR BROWSE A HOLIDAY MARKET FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL

This holiday season, NYC Parks is encouraging New Yorkers to celebrate life’s special moments with a lasting, meaningful tribute through its Adopt-A-Bench program. Whether you are sharing a birthday wish, honoring a beloved community member or pet, marking a marriage proposal, or...

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Nov 20

MAYOR ADAMS UNVEILS RESTORED SOCCER FIELDS ON RANDALL’S ISLAND AFTER MAKING $5 MILLION INVESTMENT

Nov 14

NYC PARKS BREAKS GROUND ON RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR DANIEL BOONE PLAYGROUND

Nov 14

NYC PARKS CUTS THE RIBBON ON REVITALIZED WILLIAM MCCRAY PLAYGROUND IN HARLEM

Nov 6

NYC PARKS AND AUDUBON MURAL PROJECT CELEBRATE NEW MURALS AT COMMUNITY GARDENS