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The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, also called the Parks Department or NYC Parks, is the department of the government of New York City responsible for maintaining the city's parks system, preserving and maintaining the ecological diversity of the city's natural areas, and furnishing recreational opportunities for city's residents and visitors.
Sunset Beach, New York Location within the state of New York Coordinates: 43°18′55″N 78°50′35″W / 43.31528°N 78.84306°W / 43.31528; -78
Sunset Park is a 24.5-acre (9.9 ha) public park in the neighborhood of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York City, between 41st and 44th Streets and 5th and 7th Avenues. The modern-day park contains a playground , recreation center, and pool.
New York City: 538-acre city park, center open by appointment Forsyth Nature Center: Kingston: Ulster: Mid-Hudson: supported by the Friends of Forsyth Nature Center and the City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department Fort Greene Park: Brooklyn: Brooklyn: New York City: 30-acre park, visitor center exhibits and nature programs
In addition to the three principal islands of New York City—Manhattan Island, Staten Island and part of Long Island—each borough contains several smaller islands. New York City contains about 36 to 42 islands in total. [1]
A map showing major greenspaces in New York City: 1) Central Park, 2) Van Cortlandt Park, 3) Bronx Park, 4) Pelham Bay Park, 5) Flushing Meadows Park, 6) Forest Park, 7) Prospect Park, 8) Floyd Bennett Field, 9) Jamaica Bay, A) Jacob Riis Park and Fort Tilden, B) Fort Wadsworth, C) Miller Field, D) Great Kills Park Central Park is the most visited urban park in the United States.
"Is NYC An Island? New York Geography + Island Hopping Guide". Jessie on a Journey | Solo Female Travel Blog "23 New York State Islands You Have to Visit". www.iloveny.com. 2024-05-10. Retrieved 2024-07-25. Auma, Quinter (2022-07-29). "10 Amazing Islands In New York You Can Actually Visit". TheTravel. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
Roberto Clemente State Park: New York City: Bronx: 24 acres (9.7 ha) 1973 [164] 1,092,606: Harlem River: The first New York state park established in an urban setting. Originally named Harlem River State Park. Includes swimming pools, sports fields, and picnic areas. [164] [165] Rock Island Lighthouse State Park: Thousand Islands: Jefferson: 4 ...