1. Brand Identity Project
An Update: September 26, 2011

2. Spring 2011 – Now
Branding 2

3. Summer 2011:
What We’ve Been Doing
Branding 3

4. Final Stationery
Branding 5

5. #10 Envelope 10
60% Scale
City of New York
Parks & Recreation
The Arsenal, Central Park
New York, NY 10065
www.nyc.gov/parks

6. Personalized and Generic Note Card (A6) 12
50% Scale
City of New York Adrian Benepe
Parks & Recreation Commissioner
Personalized
City of New York
Parks & Recreation
The Arsenal, Central Park
New York, NY 10065
www.nyc.gov/parks
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7. A6 Envelope 14
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City of New York
Parks & Recreation
The Arsenal, Central Park
New York, NY 10065
www.nyc.gov/parks

8. Buckslip 16
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City of New York
Parks & Recreation
The Arsenal, Central Park
New York, NY 10065
www.nyc.gov/parks

9. City of New York
Parks & Recreation
The Arsenal
Central Park
New York, NY 10065
www.nyc.gov/parks

10. Adrian Benepe T 212.360.1305 E adrian.benepe@parks.nyc.gov City of New York
Commissioner F 212.360.1345 Parks & Recreation
The Arsenal
Central Park
New York, NY 10065
www.nyc.gov/parks

11. City of New York
Parks & Recreation
Adrian Benepe
Commissioner
The Arsenal
Central Park
New York, NY 10065
T 212.360.1305 F 212.360.1345
E adrian.benepe@parks.nyc.gov
www.nyc.gov/parks | www.milliontreesnyc.org

13. Promotional Materials:
Strategic Plan
Branding 6

14. Strategic Plan UPdate:
April 2011

15. Welcome to the first of a series of newsletters on the Recreation work stream - Under the leadership of the
progress of our Strategic Plan! new Assistant Commissioner for Recreation, Annika
Holder, this work stream took a whole new look at
As many of you know, we started working with the Recreation in order to articulate a new mission and
consulting firm Accenture last summer when they offered identify clear focus areas.
to conduct a pro bono strategic planning exercise for the
agency. That project initially addressed the challenge: Planning work stream - Led by Assistant Commissioner
What should be the key areas of focus for the agency in Joshua Laird, this group focused on efforts to more
the remaining years of this administration? How should closely align the agency’s own priority projects with those
we best capitalize on all the progress we have achieved of our elected officials who fund them.
over the last decade?
Capital Process work stream - Led by Deputy Commissioner
Trying to answer those questions led us to a more Thérèse Braddick, this group focused on dramatically
expansive project where we stepped further into the improving the convoluted and time consuming work
details of our work as an agency. We set out a series of processes that go into the design of our parks, and
five major project areas where we saw the need and the bid and procurement processes that precede their
the opportunity to make substantial improvements in construction.
the way we do business, especially in this tight economic
environment. While we knew we had accomplished a In the following pages, you will read about the specific
tremendous amount in the last nine years, we felt that goals and progress of these work streams. We will be
we could do more across several core areas, with the updating you periodically on our progress and ask for
goal of making our agency more efficient, more responsive, your help and ideas along the way. Many of you are
and more dynamic. A great project! already involved. Assistant Commissioner Betsy Smith
has been assigned the task of sustaining this project’s
These five major project areas address very different momentum, and she and I both welcome your ideas
issues, but all of them touch at the heart of what we do: and suggestions.
design, build, maintain, and program our parks, most
of it with the help of a very wide range of partners. We There has been a lot of work done so far by these work
pulled together dedicated teams of people for each of streams and we are confident that this momentum will
these areas and called them “work streams.” These work continue into the early summer as the changes that we
streams were charged with identifying challenges in identified become part of our standard way of doing
their areas, devising solutions, and then creating goals business. We want to thank all of you who have played
and timelines to accomplish them. a part already as well as those who have the time and
inclination to help us make all aspects of this project
Operations work stream - Led by Borough Commissioner more practical, efficient, and sustainable. We know that
Dottie Lewandowski, this group focused on two pilot the best ideas come from all you Parkies, as you are the
programs: 1) creating a clear and sustainable training ones most familiar with our mission and our challenges.
program for the eventual, widespread use of our new Thank you for all you are doing to make the parks better.
AMPS database; and 2) creating a “work force prioritization
plan” to standardize how we manage daily maintenance
schedules.
Partnerships work stream - Led by Assistant
Commissioner Sue Donoghue, this group focused adrian Benepe elizabeth W. Smith
on understanding and improving the ways we work Commissioner Assistant Commissioner
with partners, from our large conservancies to our for Revenue & Marketing
community-based sports leagues that build and
maintain fields, all of whom help us in almost every
aspect of our work.

16. caPital PrOceSS
“As capital projects have increased
it takes a long time to get a capital project in number and complexity, the time
built, and the design and bid/procurement it takes to complete a project from
processes in particular have received design through construction has
expanded significantly. The goal is
complaints from the public and city officials. to streamline the capital process
in order to address these complaints and to increase efficiency, consistency
and transparency so we can
streamline the process, the Capital Division satisfy our funders, maintenance
conducted two process re-engineering and operations staff, and most
sessions, one focused on design and one importantly, our park users.”
focused on bid/procurement. thérèse Braddick
Deputy Commissioner for
in total, 21 Capital staff members as well as representatives from Capital Projects & Capital
Parks’ Maintenance & Operations, Planning, and Recreation Process Work Stream Lead
divisions, the Mayor’s Office of Contracts, and the nYC Law
Department participated in these two process re-engineering
sessions.
These sessions were conducted as “Kaizen” events. Kaizen, by
definition, is the “organized use of common sense to improve cost,
quality, delivery, and responsiveness to customer needs.” This is a
process that has been used by Toyota to improve their production
systems. It is all about implementing solutions through elimination
of wasteful steps and increasing speed and efficiency through
employee involvement.
improvements
As a result of the sessions, teams came up with 17 “quick wins” UPCOMing in OUR nexT iSSUe:
and 28 long-term improvements to both the design and the bid/ Learn more about how the implen-
procurement processes. Once implemented, the cycle time will tation of our “quick wins” is making
be reduced by 203 and 92 days, respectively. our operation more streamlined.

17. + Completed Milestone
• Milestone in Process
caPital PrOceSS
Milestones
goal 1: improve efficiency and shorten time lines
of capital design process.
2010 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 2011 Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 2012 Q1–4 2013 Q1–4
+ CPM unit + new review of + implement 90% • Move up comparative • Valid contracts for • 1-wk turnaround on
notification paper sets Constructability review immediate use expense implications
review • Spec review • Better prep for PMs/ • Boro meetings on
+ Reduce time on + Process for team
unfunded projects review at 50% • Coordinate signoffs designers projects
• implement design
construction docs on construction docs process metrics • Timely assignment • Signed agreements
+ new support
coordination + Hold training for of support, and reqs up front
meetings designers/PM’s skill sets • Formalize grant
on completing process
+ Pilot constructability budget packages
in 2 boros
+ ensure CP packages
+ Combine boro and are complete
DPR commissioner
meetings
goal 2: improve efficiency and shorten time lines
of bid and procurement process.
2011 Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 2012 Q1–4 2013+ Q1–4
+ Better checking of + improve • establish and • Additional monitors • implement Bid/ • implement Bid/
contracts before communication with distribute technical for Management Procurement Procurement Long
transmittal team checkers clarification Services Quick Wins Term improvements
procedure
+ Single contact for • Send broadcast • electronic calendar
expediting contracts message asking to • Make a copy of the for due dates
include project transmittal sheet
• Mandate that APT • Reduce number of
name on for the Contracts
be checked everyday pages in the
communications Director to use for
registration packet
data entry
re-engineer the capital design process
nineteen improvements to the capital design process were identified and
prioritized as part of a Rapid Process improvement event.
identified iMPrOveMentS PriOritizatiOn
1 new support coordination meetings and architectural requirements Quick Wins
2 Formalize process for team review at 50% construction docs
3 ensure CP packages are complete
4 institute new review of paper sets with Dep Chief of Design &Chief engineer
5 Complete and consistent budget package
6 CPM Unit notifies team when work order packet is submitted for reg.
7 Reduce time spent on unfunded projects
8 Combine borough commissioner and DPR commissioner meetings and improve
Longer Term Projects
borough scheduling for community board meetings
9 Definitive meeting with borough on projects
10 Timely assignment of support and alignment with skill set
11 Consistent 1-week turnaround on expense implications
12 Move up comparative review of approved schematics & 75% construction docs
13 Signed agreement and requirements for grants up front
14 Move up constructability review
15 Valid contracts for immediate use (soil testing, lead and asbestos testing,
professional services, borings)
16 Coordinate signoffs
17 Spec review
18 Formalize grant process
19 Better preparation and senior designer input

18. adrian Benepe
Commissioner
www. nyc.gov/parks

19. Welcome to our second two more long term improvements in
newsletter on the the Design process. The Capital work
progress of our Strategic stream looks at the detailed plan
Plan! devised with Accenture last fall as a
road map, and has been systematically
moving through the recommendations
Progress continues on our agency-wide with impressive momentum.
effort to improve the way we do business.
Each of the working groups, or “work Our next newsletter will be released in
streams,” continues to meet regularly and early fall and will include short interviews
tick off improvements and milestones with the work stream leads and a
that move them further towards their commentary from the consulting firm
goals. Read all about it! Accenture which helped up design and
implement the strategic plan. Accenture
Highlights in this newsletter include: is returning to Parks in mid July for a
half-day checkup.
• The completion of our “Work
STRATEGIC PLAN Prioritization and Scheduling” pilot.
The results of this pilot are being shared
Thank you for your interest and your
suggestions. Many of you have terrific
UPDATE: now across the boroughs, under the
leadership of work stream lead Borough
ideas and observations; please feel free
to share them with us!
July 2011 Commissioner Dottie Lewandowski.
• The roll out of over 25 “Park
Network meetings” across all the
boroughs, following a protocol that Betsy Smith
was originally devised by Borough Assistant Commissioner
Commissioner Bill Castro. for Revenue & Marketing
Strategic Plan Project Manager
• The launch of a new database for one
of Recreation’s signature aquatics
programs, Swim for Life, under the
watchful eye of Assistant Commissioner
Annika Holder. This achievement
reflects a needed focus on core services
and data tracking and measurement.
• MIS, working with the Planning work
stream has created a new on-line
questionnaire for boroughs to enter
specific projects into our agency “Wish
List”. In addition, progress continues
on beta testing our new capital
projects “Scorecard” which weights
projects against agency priorities.
• The team out at Olmsted have ticked
off 2 more quick wins within the Bid
and Procurement process reform, and

20. system and an increased proficiency by STRATEGIC implementation of the meetings. Borough
OPERATIONS the main users through the intensive
training given by Bronx management.
PARTNERSHIPS Commissioners will report on progress
and best practices at AEM meetings.
The Work Prioritization and Scheduling The Pilot added two new levels of In the spirit of proactively engaging our Philanthropy at the Agency Level
Pilot in Queens Districts 8 & 9 (Central information to be entered on each work partners, Park Network Meetings are To refine the Agency’s Philanthropic
Queens), Manhattan Districts 6, 8 &15 order/request that will create more underway in each borough. Function, we have created a framework
(East Side Manhattan), and Staten nuanced analysis of the problems to identify, prioritize and manage a wish
Island District 1 (Northern Staten Island) occuring in our parks: a Work Order list for the Commissioner’s Office. We
concluded on April 16. Feature which tells what type of These meetings unite a network of have introduced a regular review of
equipment category is in need of repair; stakeholders around a park, cultivate the wish list at Cabinet and a check-in
and Work Order Category which details long-term relationships with community meeting bringing together recently-
Each district has its own unique which of Parks’ core mission categories groups and make incremental identified fundraising liaisons from the
composition of properties and staff and (cleanliness, safety, attractiveness and improvements to the park through joint Commissioner’s Office, Marketing Division
faces distinct challenges on a daily basis, functionality) the work order addresses. planning and communication. Our and the Boroughs to anchor the new
but over the past ten weeks, the Work By having added this additional commitment to Park Networks was framework. Fundraising liaisons can avail
Prioritization and Scheduling Pilot has information it is now possible to know, highlighted as part of our stewardship themselves of newly-developed templates
helped us examine opportunities in our for example, the average time it takes to efforts in Mayor Bloomberg’s PlaNYC April to document wish list projects and
common daily work processes to gain complete work orders for safety surface 2011 update. manage the projects.
efficiency, improve communication and compared to those for benches or play
allocate resources in the best possible equipment. This information will be a Park Network Meetings Partnership Data Tracking
way to deliver clean, safe, functional and valuable tool for shops staff in prioritizing Park Network Meetings will be held in 26 This summer, in an effort to improve our
attractive parks to the public. and scheduling work to be done by our parks across the five boroughs over the Partner Data Tracking, we will launch
skilled trades employees. Additionally, coming months: an annual partner survey to obtain key
Work Prioritization Pilot Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) were financial, programming and volunteer
For example, before the Work Prioritization added that allow district staff and upper • Bronx: Van Cortlandt Park, Pelham Bay data. We are excited to receive the
Pilot, there was an inconsistent method management to monitor sites that have Park, Bronx River Park and Crotona Park. survey results, which will give a much
of prioritizing daily maintenance routes. not been serviced in a quick and easy way. more accurate summary of our partners’
With the use of a new Pre-Planning With one mouse click, all playgrounds • Brooklyn: McCarren Park, Brower positive contributions to parks and
Sheet, Park Supervisors are now able to not visited by field staff within the last Park, Kaiser Park, Washington help inform how the agency works with
determine a more efficient order to service three days can be listed for a district for Park and Shore Road Park. partners going forward.
district properties. Also, in the past, the prioritization.
Crew Chief often determined the service • Manhattan: Jackie Robinson Park,
routes and needs. Using the new Daily St. Nicholas Park, Marcus Garvey
Assignment Form as a resource to clearly Park, Stuyvesant Park, Bellevue South
communicate a work plan and record Park, Highbridge Park, Inwood Park,
of what has been accomplished in the East River Park, Sara D. Roosevelt
district, Park Supervisors can see where a Park, and Morningside Park.
crew left off the previous day and prepare
the work schedule for the day ahead. • Queens: Flushing Meadows Corona
On June 16, we presented the results of Park, Roy Wilkins Park, Grover
the pilot to senior management of the Cleveland Park, Francis Lewis
boroughs and discussed how to expand Park and Springfield Park.
the best practices from the pilot citywide.
• Staten Island: Wolfe’s Pond
AMPS Pilot Park and Silver Lake Park.
The AMPS Pilot has begun to bear fruit
not only in the data that it is now yielding, We have identified a Park Network point
but also in a better understanding of the person for each borough to oversee the

21. Promotional Materials:
Sustainable Parks
Branding 7

22. Front Back
Tip B:
Walk or bike
to work
when making
rounds in my
park/district
Sustainable Parks | Water Bottle #2 Pentagram | 05.17.2011

23. Mixed Paper
Recycling
Clean!
No Cups
No Plates
No Napkins

24. Recycling
Beverage Cartons
Bottles
Cans
Metal
Foil

25. Abono
Orgánico
Sobras de fruta y vegetales
Posos de café y filtros
Bolsitas de té
Cáscaras de huevos triturados
Toallas de papel sucias
Servilletas

26. Sólo Basura

27. Área de
Reciclaje

28. A Plan for Sustainable Practices
Sustainable
Parks within NYC Parks
Abridged Version

29. Letter from the
Commissioner
The New York City Department of Parks & Recre- our recreation centers with green roofs—the kind
ation (Parks) manages 14 percent of the land in that is already growing on our 5-Borough building
New York City. Our facilities range from recreation on Randall’s Island. We have developed the NYC
centers to playgrounds to expansive green spaces Urban Field Station in partnership with the USDA
such as Prospect Park and the Staten Island Forest Service Northern Research Station, link-
Greenbelt. Parks and open space encompass ing over 150 scientists to our Forestry and Natural
more than 29,000 acres. We also care for over 2.5 Resource Group (NRG) divisions. The Field Station
million trees. How we manage this public property helps ensure that our conservation and restora-
greatly affects the quality of life for all New York- tion techniques will continue to preserve and
ers. It is essential that we consider the environ- protect our natural areas.
mental impact of all of our agency’s actions and
policies. We must operate in a sustainable man- There is always more work to be done, however,
ner: In a way which can be maintained at a steady and this plan is meant to stand as a guide that
level without exhausting natural resources or tracks the advances we have already made, as
causing ecological damage. well as those that we must implement as we
move forward toward a greener future. I am proud
With this in mind, Parks launched the Sustainable of all that has been accomplished, and I urge ev-
Parks Task Force to advance green efforts related eryone who reads this to take every measure pos-
to 21st century park design and construction and sible to make Parks the most sustainable agency
innovative natural resource management, and to it can be. In this way we will continue to ensure
reduce consumption of fuel, energy, and materials. that current and future employees are truly the
Through agency-wide education programs and the City’s Greenest!
continued efforts of the Task Force, we are work-
ing to reduce our carbon footprint and enhance
the current and future livability of New York City.
The initiative is a call to action for all employees,
and one that we believe will carry over to park
patrons and the public at large who interact with
our agency. Our goal is to tie together everything
we do within Parks and reinforce these practices
throughout our agency’s culture.
We have already accomplished so much along
these lines. We have created and distributed
our High Performance Landscape Guidelines to
ensure that our landscape designs are done in the
most environmentally friendly manner possible.
We have created the greenest vehicle fleet in the
nation, and we are continuing to enliven some of Adrian Benepe, Commissioner

30. Executive
Summary
In February 2010, Commissioner Benepe called for • Park Design and Construction: We will expand
the creation of an intra-agency task force to create sustainable practices across all phases of park
a Sustainability Plan. The plan, called “Sustainable development by creating a sustainable land-
Parks,” ties together our agency’s varied sustain- scape design checklist, by creating a digital
ability-related projects, identifies new opportuni- reference library cataloging sustainable park
ties, and sets clear goals to measure and promote design elements, and by strengthening the dia-
sustainable practices. This inaugural version of logue between park designers and park mainte-
the Plan will serve as a guide as we design and nance staff.
construct parks, offer park programming, and con-
serve natural areas. It will also serve as a platform The goals and indicators described in this Plan
for communicating our extensive work in this field. provide a starting point for bringing together sus-
While Parks employs many sustainable practices, tainable practices at Parks into a more cohesive
this Plan focuses on four main areas, each ex- framework. As we work to implement our goals,
plained in an extended chapter: we will also seek to address additional areas
crucial to sustainability, such as energy and water
• Education and Outreach: We will promote ways efficiency. We will publish an update to our Plan
to engage Parks employees and the public in early 2012 to evaluate our efforts and establish
through sustainability education and outreach, new goals where needed. Through its agency-wide
by appointing “Green Gurus” at agency facili- operations, public programming, and partner-
ties, and by launching a “green pledge” campaign ships, Parks can make significant contributions to
among Parks employees. reduce the city’s impact on the environment.
• Public Recycling: We will expand recycling in
parks and at events by installing more recycling
bins in parks, by engaging volunteers in recycling
operations at citywide special events, and by
incorporating recycling storage into new park
designs.
• Leaf Composting: We will increase leaf compost-
ing efficiency in parks by installing a new O2
composter in each borough to provide a con-
tinuous supply of compost, by expanding leaf
mulching in parks, and by increasing capacity
for small-scale composting through training and
ongoing communications.

31. Sustainable Parks
The ideas and inspiration for a greener Parks Education
Department often come from the thousands of and Training
employees across the agency, from park designers Develop internal
to field staff. To ensure that sustainable practices and external
are maximized and implemented consistently sustainability
across the agency, Commissioner Benepe called Leaf
training programs Capital
for the creation of a sustainability task force in Composting Implement
February 2010. The motivation for this call to sustainable
Expand efficiency practices across
action was to bring together the many divisions of leaf composting all phases of park
within the agency involved with sustainability in parks development
to develop a cohesive framework to share best Sustainable
practices and measure the progress of initiatives.
The task force builds off of the successes of many
Parks
existing initiatives and Mayor Bloomberg’s PlaNYC Structure
projects that Parks has implemented over the Public Metrics
past four years. Recycling Create sustainability
Expand recycling indicators for
Sustainable Parks’ Mission: operations in parks existing and future
and at events initiatives
• Advance initiatives related to 21st century park Communications
design and construction, innovative natural Promote sustainability
resource management, and the strategic reduction initiatives among staff
and the public
of agency fuel, energy, and materials consumption
• Create awareness about employees’ and the
public’s impact of their daily actions on the envi-
ronment through training and education
• Quantify sustainable efforts at Parks to identify
impacts
• Promote and share progress and best practices
around sustainability
Sustainable Parks Timeline
Official Sustainable Parks launch at
Agency sustainability agency-wide Sustainability Summit at
task force kick-off held The Center for Architecture Plan release
2010 Feb 2010 Sep 2010 Oct-Nov 2011 Feb 2011 March 2011 Jul 2012 Jan
Commissioner Benepe calls for the Working group Call for Green Pledges First bi-annual
creation of a sustainability task force formation and Green Guru Sustainable Parks
at “State of the Parks” Speech goal-setting Identification progress update

32. Implementation and Milestones Chart
In Fall 2010, each Sustainability Task Force work- goals. To ensure continuity and accountability,
ing group was asked to set two to three goals. The this chart will form the basis of our plan update in
milestones below outline the actions we will take January 2012.
by January 2012 to help advance or achieve our
Education and Outreach
Parks’ Goal Lead Department
Provide sustainability training and education for all Parks employees.
Increase training and awareness around energy efficiency. 5-borough Tech Services
Develop sustainability checklists for recreation center managers. Recreation/5-Borough Tech Services
Strengthen sustainability component in Parks’ public education programming offered at recreation Public Programs
centers and nature centers.
Incorporate sustainability training within orientation program for POP participants. Parks Academy/POP
Create a network of Green Guru point people across the agency to support sustainability initiatives.
Develop internal agency resource guide for sharing best practices. Sustainability Initiatives
Expand recycling at Parks office buildings. Citywide Operations/Sustainability Initiatives
Expand network of Green Gurus. Sustainability Initiatives
Launch Green Pledge Campaign to create community.
Collect pledges from 1000 employees, or 10% of Parks’ peak headcount. Sustainability Initiatives
Perform research into motivations for pledging. Sustainability Initiative
Increase pledges from M&O staff. Sustainability Initiatives
Abbreviations
POP: Parks Opportunity Program, M&O: Maintenance and Operations, OMP: Operations and Management Planning

33. Next Steps
During the Sustainable Parks Task Force kick-off
meeting on September 16, 2010, two tornadoes
ripped through the city, knocking down thou-
sands of trees in parks and on streets in a matter
of minutes and creating swaths of destruction
in neighborhoods. Also last year, New York City
experienced its hottest summer on record and
its snowiest January ever. With concerns over
climate change and the growing unpredictability
of our environment, there is an urgent need for all
New Yorkers to reduce their impact on the envi-
ronment to help preserve our quality of life and
that of future generations.
The release of this inaugural Sustainable Parks
Plan documents the planning process of the
Sustainability Task Force, an initiative launched by
Commissioner Benepe in February 2010. The Plan
is a starting point for grouping sustainable prac-
tices within Parks into a more cohesive frame-
work, and articulating our efforts to the public at
large. This document is by no means an end in
itself, just as sustainable practice is a constantly
evolving and adaptive process. Many of the goals
outlined in this Plan build upon existing initiatives.
Other goals represent new areas of focus. In the
months ahead, we will look to address additional
areas crucial to sustainability, such as energy
management and water efficiency.
Sustainable Parks will publish a progress update
in early 2012 to evaluate our efforts and establish
new goals where needed. The goals, milestones,
and metrics, described in this Plan will guide our
work and help track our progress. As we move
farther along in the planning and implementa-
tion process, we will continue to solicit feedback
from Task Force members as well as the broader
Agency. Together, we are able to create a greener
culture at Parks and in New York City, and affirm
our commitment to being “NYC’s Greenest.” The September 16th 2010 tornadoes downed thousands of trees around the city. Photo Credit: Daniel Avila.

34. How to save money
while saving the planet
What are you able to pledge today?
Spend less on gas Cut the water bill
Instead of driving, consider walking, When you wash your hands or brush
biking, carpooling, or using public your teeth, make sure to not keep the
transportation. tap running unnecessarily. Installing
low-flow shower heads and toilets have
Slay energy vampires short pay-back periods and are easy
Unplug any appliance not in use. They ways to use less water as well.
consume electricity even when they’re
off! Using power strips makes this Reuse for free
easier. Many websites offer free, used
products you can get instead of buying
Bring lunch from home new ones. For example – freecycle.org
It’s cheaper than eating out, and saves
tons of materials from going to waste Go paperless
(disposable plates, containers and Spend less on paper by printing
utensils). double-sided or reusing scrap paper
Save on lighting Smart driving
Replace your bulbs with compact Slowing your driving speed to 60 mph
fluorescent light bulbs. They last or under, avoiding idling, and filling your
longer, and consume less energy. tires to the maximum recommended
pressure means less pumping on the
Chill the room gas and more saving.
Use shades and install ceiling fans to
reduce air conditioning costs.

35. Stop burning energy!
10 simple steps
1. When it’s hot out, keep window shades and blinds lowered and closed to
reduce the heat and sun load at every window. Conversely, during the winter,
you are encouraged to keep shades and blinds up to take advantage of the
natural warmth of the sun.
2. Keep radiator and vent ducts clear of anything that might block air circulation,
such as books, plants or files.
3. Turn off overhead lights in your area if daylight is sufficient or desk lighting
is available.
4. When you are away from your work area for a meeting or for lunch, please turn
off the task light at your desk. When you leave at the end of the day, turn off all
lights not required for security.
5. Turn off computer monitors, copiers and other electric equipment when
not in use.
6. For shared electronics, identify the person responsible for shutting it off every
night.
7. Unplug personal electronics, such as coffee makers and cell phone chargers,
when not in use.
8. Individual space heaters are a fire hazard and are strictly prohibited.
9. Turn off monitors and lights in conference rooms when your meeting is over.
10. Take the stairs when possible.

36. Promotional Materials:
Recreation
Branding 8

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5'-0" OC
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SCALE: 1/2" = 1'-0"
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Materials & General Speci cations:
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WILLIAMSBRIDGE OVAL THROUGH OUR RECREATION DIVISION,
NYC PARKS WILL:
TO ACHIEVE THIS VISION, WE WILL:
• Be reliable, consistent, and professional in our cost options on the following:
RECREATION CENTER • Lead the city in providing free and low-cost service to the City
• Strive to effectively meet the needs of New
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opportunities for people to “get moving”
• Engage partners and members of the Yorkers today, while planning for the needs of
cut vinyl letters applied to rst surface
Our mission is to community to develop innovative and fun
programming
tomorrow
• Build talent from within by developing skills of
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enable all New Yorkers • Use our facilities, the talents of our staff, and our existing staff pressure-laminated resin
• Offer programming in safe, clean, and 3'-0"
to lead physically
our online resources to connect people to
outdoor activity and to promote the many welcoming environments
mounted ush to interior wall surface with
active lives through of our natural environment
• Become the choice for those seeking
• Routinely evaluate our efforts and identify
areas for improvement to and VHB tape and silicone adhesive
sports, fitness, and sports, and outdoor adventure
opportunities throughout the year
effectively execute our mission
outdoor adventure. By successfully achieving this vision, we will
create a legacy in which NYC Parks helps
shape a City.
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39. Recreation Program Calendar
January Events
BRONX Friday July 10
Fort Greene Visitor Center
Friday July 10 (FGVC): Fort Greene Park. Enter the
Crotona Nature Center * park at Myrtle Avenue and Washing-
seasonal (CNC): Crotona Park. Enter ton Park. 718.722.3218
the park at Charlotte St. & Crotona
Park East. 718.378.2061 Friday July 10
Salt Marsh Nature Center
Friday July 10 (SMNC): Marine Park. East 33rd St.
Orchard Beach Nature Center & Avenue U. 718.421.2021
seasonal (OBNC): Pelham Bay Park.
Section 2 of Orchard Beach. Friday July 10
718.885.3466 Fort Greene Visitor Center
(FGVC): Fort Greene Park. Enter the
Friday July 10 park at Myrtle Avenue and Washing-
Pelham Bay Ranger Station ton Park. 718.722.3218
(PBRS): Pelham Bay Park. Bruckner
Blvd. & Wilkinson Ave. 718.885.3467
Friday July 10 MANHATTAN
Van Cortlandt Nature Center
(VCNC): Van Cortlandt Park. Enter Friday July 10
the park at W. 246th St. & Broadway. Belvedere Castle
718.548.0912 (BC): Central Park. 79th St., mid-
park. 212.628.2345
Friday July 10
Orchard Beach Nature Center* Friday July 10
seasonal (OBNC): Pelham Bay Park. Dana Discovery Center *
Section 2 of Orchard Beach. (DDC): Central Park. 110th St. &
718.885.3466 Lenox Ave. 212.860.1376
Friday July 10 Friday July 10
Pelham Bay Ranger Station Inwood Hill Nature Center
(PBRS): Pelham Bay Park. Bruckner (IHNC): Inwood Hill Park. Enter park
Blvd. & Wilkinson Ave. 718.885.3467 at W. 218th St. & Indian Road.
212.304.2365 or 212.304.3401 Friday July 10 Friday July 10
Friday July 10
Van Cortlandt Nature Center Friday July 10 Alley Pond Park Adventure Center High Rock Ranger Station
(VCNC): Van Cortlandt Park. Enter Belvedere Castle (APPAC): Alley Pond Park. Enter at (HRRS): High Rock Park. Park in the
the park at W. 246th St. & Broadway. (BC): Central Park. 79th St., mid- Winchester Blvd., under the Grand lot at the end of Nevada Avenue, off
718.548.0912 park. 212.628.2345 Central Parkway. 718.217.6034 or Rockland Ave., and follow signs.
718.217.4685 718.667.6042.
Friday July 10 Friday July 10
BROOKLYN QUEENS Forest Park Visitor Center High Rock Ranger Station *
Friday July 10 (FPVC): Forest Park. Woodhaven (HRRS): High Rock Park. Park in the
Friday July 10 Alley Pond Park Adventure Center Blvd. & Forest Park Drive. lot at the end of Nevada Avenue, off
Salt Marsh Nature Center * (APPAC): Alley Pond Park. Enter at 718.846.2731 Rockland Ave., and follow signs.
(SMNC): Marine Park. East 33rd St. Winchester Blvd., under the Grand 718.667.6042.
& Avenue U. 718.421.2021 Friday July 10
Central Parkway. 718.217.6034 or Fort Totten Visitors Center * Friday July 10
Friday July 10 718.217.4685 (FTVC): Fort Totten Park. Enter park High Rock Ranger Station
Fort Greene Visitor Center Friday July 10 at fort entrance, north of intersec- (HRRS): High Rock Park. Park in the
(FGVC): Fort Greene Park. Enter the Forest Park Visitor Center * tion of 212 St. and Cross Island lot at the end of Nevada Avenue, off
park at Myrtle Avenue and Washing- (FPVC): Forest Park. Woodhaven Pkwy. and follow signs. 718.352.1769 Rockland Ave., and follow signs.
ton Park. 718.722.3218 Blvd. & Forest Park Drive. 718.667.6042.
Friday July 10 718.846.2731 Friday July 10
Salt Marsh Nature Center * Friday July 10 STATEN ISLAND Blue Heron Nature Center
(SMNC): Marine Park. East 33rd St. Forest Park Visitor Center Friday July 10 (BHNC): Blue Heron Park. 222 Poillon
& Avenue U. 718.421.2021 (FPVC): Forest Park. Woodhaven Blue Heron Nature Center Avenue, between Amboy Road &
Blvd. & Forest Park Drive. (BHNC): Blue Heron Park. 222 Poillon Hylan Boulevard. 718.967.3542
718.846.2731 Avenue, between Amboy Road &
Hylan Boulevard. 718.967.3542
Canoeing
Few truly unique experiences compare with being
on the open water in New York City. The rhythm of
the waves, the sun on your face, and the exhilara-
tion of slicing through the water, all add up to an
experience you’ll never forget. Our trained Urban
Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures
that range from the gentle waters of protected
lakes, to the challenging open waters of rivers and
bays. On an Urban Park Ranger canoe program, you
can go from novice to expert in one just one summer!
Most canoe programs are first-come, first
-served, but a few require registration due Skill Levels
to the level of difficulty. Advanced canoeing Basic: Great for all skill levels, including
programs are for experienced canoers only. children 8 years and older.
Children 8 years old and up are welcome. Intermediate: Some experience
For registration programs, participants preferred.
are chosen by lottery. To enter your name
in the lottery, visit nyc.gov/parks/rangers/ Advanced: Experience required.
register on the dates listed below.
* Wheelchair access available
at these NYC Parks Centers

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42. STAFF
NYC Parks – Adult Staff T-Shirt Pentagram | 04.13.2011

52. modell’s Spring Sports Clinics
April 30
DOUBLE DUTCH FrEE
St. Mary’s Recreation Center Clinics held from 10 AM–2 PM. For more information, visit
www.nyc.gov/parks
450 St. Ann’s Avenue Registration is on site and or call 212.360.3319.
BrOnx begins at 9 AM.
Open to youth 8–17 years
Recreation Center 54 of age.
348 East 54th Street Equipment provided.
manHaTTan Participants receive a free
t-shirt (while supplies last).

53. modell’s Spring Sports Clinics modell’s Spring Sports Clinics
April 2 April 9
TaBLE TEnnIS FrEE BaSEBaLL FrEE
Chelsea Recreation Center Clinics held from 10 AM–2 PM. For more information, visit Victory Field Clinics held from 10 AM–2 PM. For more information, visit
www.nyc.gov/parks www.nyc.gov/parks
430 West 25th Street Registration is on site and or call 212.360.3319.
Woodhaven Boulevard and Registration is on site and or call 212.360.3319.
manHaTTan begins at 9 AM. Myrtle Avenue begins at 9 AM.
Open to youth 8–17 years
QUEEnS Open to youth 8–17 years
Brownsville Recreation Center of age. of age.
1555 Linden Boulevard Equipment provided.
St John’s Recreation Center Equipment provided.
BrOOKLYn Participants receive a free 1251 Prospect Place Participants receive a free
t-shirt (while supplies last).
BrOOKLYn t-shirt (while supplies last).

54. modell’s Spring Sports Clinics modell’s Spring Sports Clinics
April 23 April 16
SOCCEr FrEE FLaG FOOTBaLL FrEE
Red Hook Recreation Center Clinics held from 10 AM–2 PM. For more information, visit Van Cortlandt Stadium Clinics held from 10 AM–2 PM. For more information, visit
www.nyc.gov/parks www.nyc.gov/parks
155 Bay Street Registration is on site and or call 212.360.3319.
Broadway & West 242nd Street Registration is on site and or call 212.360.3319.
BrOOKLYn begins at 9 AM. BrOnx begins at 9 AM.
Open to youth 8–17 years Open to youth 8–17 years
Alfred E. Smith Recreation of age. Greenbelt Recreation Center of age.
Center 501 Brielle Avenue (across
Equipment provided. Equipment provided.
80 Catherine Street Participants receive a free from Sea View Hospital) Participants receive a free
manHaTTan t-shirt (while supplies last). STaTEn ISLanD t-shirt (while supplies last).

55. Modell’s Spring Sports Clinics Modell’s Spring Sports Clinics
5 Saturdays in April
april 2
TABLE TENNIS
april 9
BASEBALL
april 16
FLAG FOOTBALL
april 23
SOCCER
april 30
DOUBLE DUTCH
5 Saturdays in April
april 2 april 9 april 16 april 23 april 30
Chelsea Recreation Center Victory Field Van Cortlandt Stadium Red Hook Recreation St. mary’s Recreation TABLE TENNIS BASEBALL FLAG FOOTBALL SOCCER DOUBLE DUTCH
430 West 25th Street Woodhaven Boulevard Broadway and Center Center
MANHATTAN and myrtle avenue West 242nd Street 155 Bay Street 450 St. ann’s avenue Chelsea Recreation Center Victory Field Van Cortlandt Stadium Red Hook Recreation St. mary’s Recreation
QUEENS BRONX BROOKLYN BRONX 430 West 25th Street Woodhaven Boulevard Broadway and Center Center
Brownsville Recreation MANHATTAN and myrtle avenue West 242nd Street 155 Bay Street 450 St. ann’s avenue
Center St John’s Recreation Greenbelt Recreation alfred E. Smith Recreation Recreation Center 54 QUEENS BRONX BROOKLYN BRONX
1555 Linden Boulevard Center Center Center 348 East 54th Street Brownsville Recreation
BROOKLYN 1251 prospect place 501 Brielle avenue (across 80 Catherine Street MANHATTAN Center St John’s Recreation Greenbelt Recreation alfred E. Smith Recreation Recreation Center 54
BROOKLYN from Sea View Hospital) MANHATTAN 1555 Linden Boulevard Center Center Center 348 East 54th Street
STATEN ISLAND BROOKLYN 1251 prospect place 501 Brielle avenue (across 80 Catherine Street MANHATTAN
BROOKLYN from Sea View Hospital) MANHATTAN
STATEN ISLAND
FREE
Clinics held from 10 am–2 pm. Equipment provided. For more information, visit
participants receive a free www.nyc.gov/parks
Registration is on-site and
t-shirt (while supplies last). or call 212.360.3319.
FREE
begins at 9 am.
Clinics held from 10 am–2 pm. Equipment provided. For more information, visit
Open to youth 8–17 years of age. participants receive a free www.nyc.gov/parks
Registration is on-site and
begins at 9 am. t-shirt (while supplies last). or call 212.360.3319.
Open to youth 8–17 years of age.

56. Promotional Materials:
Urban Park Rangers
Branding 9

57. Raptor Fest
Experience the thrill of viewing New York’s premier predators, live and up close
with the Urban Park Rangers, and the Prospect Park Audubon Center!
Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Nethermead, (Enter on Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Road)
Sunday, October 2nd
12PM–3PM
FREE EVENT
For more information, visit
www.nyc.gov/parks or call 311.

58. Urban Wildlife Appreciation Day
meet Live Animals! Activities for Kids!
Fort Tryon Park
Cloister Lawn
Saturday, May 7
12pm–3pm
Free evenT
For more information, visit
www.nyc.gov/parks or call 311.

59. THE FREE NEWSPAPER OF OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
JUly / AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2011
Includes
CALENDAR OF
URBAN PARK RANGER
FREE PROGRAms

60. 2 nYcParks nyc.gov/parks/rangers URBAN PARK RANGERS
Message From: Hi Everyone! I was so excited when I was
asked to write the opening message this
Archery program. Summer is a great time to
tune up your bike, strap on your helmet, and
summer’s in Outdoors in NyC. It was only one take a Cycling tour of a famous park, or sign
Pearl the Squirrel year ago that I joined NyC Parks and what an up to spend a night under the stars with me
adventure it has been! The Urban Park on a Family Camping program.
Rangers really know how to have fun. last
summer I went camping every weekend I am not going to spend one day cooped up
and I took my first ride in a canoe. It was in my tree this summer! On my days off, I
awesome! In the fall I graduated from the am going to visit Coney Island, fly a kite, and
Park Ranger Academy and in the winter enjoy a concert in the park. I am also going
I taught my first Winter Survival program. But to plant an acorn for every new friend I
the most fun I had was making friends with make! So climb out of your tree this
hundreds of kids who visited me in the park. summer and explore all the NyC Parks has
to offer. Please do your part to help keep
When I was a little squirrel growing up in our parks looking clean and beautiful by
Van Cortlandt Park, I could not wait to climb taking your trash with and leaving nothing
down from my tree each day and explore the behind. See you in the parks!
forest. My friends and I learned the names
of all the trees, and discovered which oaks A complete list of all Parks programs can be
had the sweetest acorns. We had scavenger found by visiting www.nyc.gov/parks.
hunts and made crafts out of what nature
provided. Now there is nothing I love more
than connecting kids to the natural world
while showing them ways to stay fit and
exercise their brains.
This summer, the Urban Park Rangers offer
dozens of family friendly programs that I’m
sure you’re going to go nuts for. young kids
will love letting their imaginations run free
as they use found objects to express
themselves on the Imagination Play
program, and older kids can build their
muscles and improve their aim on an
urban Park Ranger MAnHATTAn
Belvedere castle (Bc):
sTATen IslAnd
Blue Heron nature center (BHnc):
nature and Central Park. 79th St., mid-park.
212.628.2345
Blue Heron Park. 222 Poillon Avenue,
between Amboy Road & Hylan Boulevard.
Visitor centers dana discovery center (ddc):
718.967.3542
Central Park. 110th St. & lenox Ave. High Rock Ranger station (HRRs):
BRonx 212.860.1376 High Rock Park. Park in the lot at the end of
crotona nature center, (cnc): Nevada Avenue, off Rockland Ave., and
Crotona Park. Enter the park at Charlotte St. Inwood Hill nature center (IHnc): follow signs. 718.667.6042.
& Crotona Park East. 718.378.2061 Inwood Hill Park. Enter park at W. 218th St.
& Indian Road. 212.304.2365 or
orchard Beach nature center (oBnc): 212.304.3401
Pelham Bay Park. Section 2 of Orchard
Beach. 718.885.3466
Queens
Pelham Bay Ranger station, under Alley Pond Park Adventure center (APPAc):
construction (PBRs): Alley Pond Park. Enter at Winchester Blvd.,
Pelham Bay Park. Bruckner Blvd. & under the Grand Central Parkway.
Wilkinson Ave. 718.885.3467 718.217.6034 or 718.217.4685
Van cortlandt nature center (Vcnc): Forest Park Visitor center (FPVc):
Van Cortlandt Park. Enter the park at W. Forest Park. Woodhaven Blvd. & Forest Park THe FRee neWsPAPeR oF ouTdooR AdVenTuRe
JulY / AuGusT / sePTeMBeR 2011
246th St. & Broadway. 718.548.0912 Drive. 718.846.2731
Sarah Aucoin, Director
Fort Totten Visitors center (FTVc): Bonnie McGuire, Deputy Director
Richard Simon, Deputy Director
BRooKlYn Fort Totten Park. Enter park at fort entrance, Marta Arroyo, Program Manager
salt Marsh nature center (sMnc): north of intersection of 212 St. and Cross Elizabeth Green, Graphic Designer
Marine Park. East 33rd St. & Avenue U. Island Pkwy. and follow signs. 718.352.1769 Shalini Beath, Grants Manager
718.421.2021
Fort Greene Visitor center (FGVc): urban Park Rangers
1234 Fifth Avenue
Fort Greene Park. Enter the park at Myrtle new York city 10029
Avenue and Washington Park. 718.722.3218

61. URBAN PARK RANGERS nyc.gov/parks/rangers nYc Parks 3
urban Farm at the Battery debuts
Site is the Battery’s First Public Urban Farm Since the Dutch
Planted their Cottage Gardens in New Amsterdam in 1625.
Public Welcomed to Plant and Farm at 80 Organic Vegetable
Plots
On April 11, 2011 Parks & Recreation “The Farm is a natural outgrowth of the with architect partner Shane Neufeld utilized
Commissioner Adrian Benepe and Battery Battery Conservancy’s ongoing commitment over 5,000 bamboo poles which were donated
Conservancy President Warrie Price were to community outreach and envisioning to the Conservancy by renowned artists Mike
joined by members of the Millennium High creatively the future of life in the City.” and Doug Starn. The bamboo is repurposed
School Environmental Club and 200 first from their internationally acclaimed
and sixth graders from P.S. 276 and P.S. 896 The Urban Farm occupies one full acre of installation work ‘Big Bambú: you Can’t, you
to inaugurate the new Urban Farm at the the Battery’s verdant parkland at the Don’t, and you Won’t Stop,’ which occupied
Battery. Also present were architect and southernmost tip of Manhattan – along The Metropolitan Museum of Art Roof Garden
designer Shane Neufeld, and Battery Chefs State Street at Pearl Street – and will be in during the summer and early autumn of 2010.
Wade Burch of Merchant Market, and Zak operation for two years until construction
Pelaccio and Kevin Pomplun of Fatty Cue. begins on the Battery Garden Bikeway It will also function as an outdoor classroom
connecting the East and West Sides of where students and volunteer members of
“Urban agriculture is critical in our city to Manhattan. the public – including community groups,
strengthen the connection between New local residents, members of the Downtown
yorkers and the food they eat,” said Parks & It originated with a request from students of work force, and military veterans - can
Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe. Millennium High School’s Envrionmental plant, cultivate, harvest, and eat fresh
“We are delighted to partner with the Club to plant a vegetable garden in the park. produce. During the preparation of its soil
Battery Conservancy in establishing this It led to a farming initiative that now for planting, the Urban Farm already has
urban farm which will promote hands-on includes eight schools with over 650 welcomed more than 650 students from
learning about the living environment, students participating. kindergarten through 12th grade, from eight
nutrition, history, civics and the arts. And New york City schools: PS3 The John Melser
what better location than in the Battery – The Urban Farm will now serve the lower Charrette School; PS89 liberty School;
the site where the Dutch first planted their Manhattan community as a sustainable PS276 Battery Park City School; IS289
cottage gardens back in 1625!” outdoor farming destination to include 80 Hudson River Middle School; IS896 lower
organic vegetable plots. These will lie within Manhattan Community Middle School; M560
“From its structure to its program, from its an “architecture” conceived by New york City-as-School; Claremont Preparatory
seeds to its enrichment of the park’s soil, designer Scott Dougan, who created a School; and Millennium High School.
from its potential for bringing people planting footprint that pays playful tribute to
together and teaching us about healthy Zelda, a wild American turkey who has Members of the public who would like to
eating, the Urban Farm at the Battery is a resided since 2003 in the Battery and is much get their hands into the soil at the
sustainable exercise in both progressive loved by the public. Tracing a perimeter that Urban Farm can learn more by going to:
horticulture and design excellence,” said evokes Zelda’s silhouette, including her www.thebattery.org
Battery Conservancy President Warrie Price. distinctive head and tail feathers, Dougan

62. 6 nYcParks nyc.gov/parks/rangers URBAN PARK RANGERS
Family camping
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the
natural world, and bond with our families. Camping
affords us the opportunity to unplug from the diversions of
everyday life and to laugh and play with our families. The
Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping
throughout the spring and summer, and we look forward to
welcoming your family.
Family Camping programs take place in all
five boroughs, but space is limited and
families are chosen by lottery. To enter your
family in the lottery, visit nyc.gov/parks/
rangers/register on the dates listed below.
Dinners are supplied; however we are
unable to meet certain specific dietary
requests.
BRonx BRooKlYn continued Queens continued
Friday, July 1 Friday, August 19 saturday, July 30
Family camping / Van cortlandt Park 6 p.m. Family camping / Prospect Park 7 p.m. / Family camping/ cunningham Park 6 p.m. /
/ TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, visit TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, visit TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, visit
nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on June 22. nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on July 20.
August 10.
Friday, July 22 saturday, August 13
Family camping / Pelham Bay Park 6 p.m. / Family camping/ Alley Pond Park 6 p.m. /
TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, visit MAnHATTAn TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, visit
nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on July 13. saturday, July 2 nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on August 3.
Family camping / central Park 6 p.m. /
Friday, August 5 TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, visit saturday, August 27
Family camping / Van cortlandt Park nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on June 22. Family camping / cunningham Park 6 p.m.
6 p.m. / TBA. To enter your name in the / TBA. To enter your name in the lottery,
lottery, visit nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register Friday, July 22 visit nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on
on July 27. Family camping / Inwood Hill Park 6 p.m. / August 17.
TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, visit
Friday, August 19 nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on July 13.
Family camping / Pelham Bay Park 6 p.m. / sTATen IslAnd
TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, visit Friday, August 5 Friday, July 8
nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on Family camping / central Park 6 p.m. / Family camping/ Wolfe’s Pond Park 6 p.m. /
August 10. TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, visit TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, visit
nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on July 27. nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on June 29.
BRooKlYn Friday, August 19 Friday, July 22
Friday, July 1 Family camping / Inwood Hill Park 6 p.m. / Family camping/ Wolfe’s Pond Park 6 p.m. /
Family camping / Marine Park 7 p.m. / TBA. TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, visit
To enter your name in the lottery, visit nyc. visit nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on July 13.
gov/parks/rangers/register on June 22. August 10.
Friday, August 19
Friday, July 22 Family camping/ Wolfe’s Pond Park 6 p.m. /
Family camping / Prospect Park 7 p.m. / Queens TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, visit
TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, visit saturday, July 2 nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on
nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on July 13. Family camping/ Fort Totten Park 6 p.m. / August 10.
TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, visit
Friday, August 5 nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on June 22. Friday, August 26
Family camping / Fort Greene Park 7 p.m. / Family camping/ Wolfe’s Pond Park 6 p.m. /
TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, visit saturday, July 16 TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, visit
nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on July 27. Family camping/ Alley Pond Park 6 p.m. / nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on
TBA. To enter your name in the lottery, visit August 17.
nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on July 6.

63. URBAN PARK RANGERS nyc.gov/parks/rangers nYc Parks 7
Fishing and Archery
Mastering any new skill requires practice and patience.
Fishing and Archery programs help develop these skills
while connecting you with nature. Our experienced Rangers
teach the ethics of fishing and the ecology of our waterways
on every fishing program. Whether you chose to grab a
simple bamboo pole at a quiet lake, or join more advanced
salt water or fly fishing programs, the Rangers have a
program that fits your skill level. Our trained Rangers will
demonstrate the safe and proper way to draw a bow and
shoot an arrow.
Families and children ages 8 years and provided. All fishing programs are catch and
older are welcome to participate in our release only and most fishing programs are
fishing and archery programs. Participation first-come, first-served. Seining programs,
in a mandatory safety reviews lead by a which use nets to catch creatures close to
trained Ranger is required. All equipment is shore, are great for kids of all ages.
BRonx MAnHATTAn continued Queens continued
sunday, July 3 & August 21 sunday, July 17 saturday, september 3
Freshwater Fishing / Crotona Park 12 p.m. / saltwater Fishing / Inwood Hill Park Freshwater Fishing / Alley Pond Park
Crotona Nature Center, Charlotte Street 10 a.m. / Inwood Hill nature center, West 10 a.m. / Alley Pond Park environmental
and Crotona Park East 218th street and Indian Road center, 228-06 northern Boulevard
sunday, July 17 & August 28 sunday, August 7
Freshwater Fishing / Van cortlandt Park saltwater Fishing / Riverside Park 11 a.m. / sTATen IslAnd
12 p.m. / Van cortlandt south and Major West Harlem Piers Park, West 125 street sunday, July 3 & August 21
deegan expressway and Hudson River Freshwater Fishing / clove lakes Park
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. / Park drive and clove
saturday, July 30 sunday, August 21 Road
Archery / Van cortlandt Park 11 a.m. / Van saltwater Fishing / Riverside Park 1 p.m. /
cortlandt nature center, West 246th street Pier I at 70th street and Hudson River sunday, July 17, August 7,
and Broadway & september 25
saturday, september 24 saltwater Fishing / Midland Beach 10 a.m.
saturday, August 20 saltwater Fishing / Riverside Park 11 a.m. / – 12 p.m. / ocean Breeze Pier, seaview
seining the shores / Pelham Bay Park Pier I at 70th street and Hudson River Avenue and Father capadonno Boulevard
12 p.m. / orchard Beach nature center,
section 2 of orchard Beach sunday, August 14
Queens seining the shores / south Beach 2 p.m. /
sunday, July 10 Boardwalk at sand lane entrance
BRooKlYn saltwater Fishing / Flushing Meadows
sunday, July 17 corona Park 9 a.m. / World’s Fair Marina saturday, July 30 & september 3
Freshwater Fishing / Prospect Park 1 p.m. / Pier 1, north of citi Field, between 126th Archery / Willowbrook Park Archery Range
Wellhouse drive at West dive, enter the street and Grand central Parkway 11 a.m. / eton Place and Richmond Avenue
park at Park circle
sunday, July 24
sunday, August 14 Freshwater Fishing / Kissena Park 11 a.m.
Freshwater Fishing / Prospect Park 12 p.m. / Rose and oak Avenues
/ Audubon center, east drive and lincoln
Road sunday, August 7
Freshwater Fishing / Brookville Park 2 p.m.
/ 147th Avenue and 235th street
MAnHATTAn
saturday, July 16 sunday, August 21
Freshwater Fishing / Harlem River Park saltwater Fishing / Bayswater Park 1 p.m.
12 p.m. / 139th street and Fifth Avenue – 3 p.m. / Bay 32nd street and Beach
channel drive

64. THE FREE NEWSPAPER OF OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Alley Pond Park
Adventure course
Try a free Outdoor
Adventure that fosters
trust, problem solving,
and team-building right
in your own back yard at
beautiful Alley Pond Park.
For more information,
visit www.nyc.gov/
adventurecourse or call
the Urban Park Rangers at
the Alley Pond Adventure
Center, 718.217.4685
or 718.217.6034.