Alley Pond Park
Due to construction, the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway is currently closed from Winchester Boulevard to Springfield Boulevard. Please use these alternate access points to and from Alley Pond Park and the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway. For more information about this project, please visit our Capital Project Tracker.
Asser Levy Recreation Center
The indoor pool at Asser Levy Recreation Center will re-open on September 27, 2021.
Betsy Head Park
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2021
As a part of our Anchor Parks initiative, reconstruction of the southern section of Betsy Head Park is now underway, including a large field, sports courts, seating areas, and reconstruction of the comfort station. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates.
Betsy Head Park
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2020
As a part of our Anchor Parks initiative, reconstruction of the northern section of Betsy Head Park is now underway. This project will completely re-envision and reconstruct the multi-purpose play area, basketball courts, active fitness area, and new skate park. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates.
Brownsville Recreation Center
At this time, indoor pools at recreation centers remain closed.
Charybdis Playground
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2021
As a part of our Anchor Parks initiative, reconstruction of Charybdis Playground in Astoria Park is now underway. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates.
Chelsea Recreation Center
The indoor pool at Chelsea Recreation Center will re-open on September 27, 2021.
Coney Island and Coney Island Boardwalk
A high rip current risk is in effect through Saturday, July 10. Visit our Water Safety page for more information on how to prepare for rip currents.
Crescent Beach Park
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2020
Crescent Beach Park is currently closed for construction. Please visit our Capital Project Tracker for updates on this project.
Crotona Park Nature Center
The Crotona Park Nature Center is currently closed for reconstruction, with no public access. Please check our Capital Project Tracker for the latest updates on this project.
Cunningham Park
Due to construction, the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway is currently closed from Winchester Boulevard to Springfield Boulevard. Please use these alternate access points to and from Alley Pond Park and the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway. For more information about this project, please visit our Capital Project Tracker.
Dyckman House Museum
To ensure the safety of our visitors and staff, and to support the City’s effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, this entire site and the whole Historic House Trust collection is temporarily closed to the public until further notice.
East River Walk
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2017
The East River Walkway has been partially closed at 89th Street for safety precautions. We are working to reconstruct the site, and NYC Parks personnel will be posted at the site to ensure public safety.
Faber Pool and Park
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2020
As a part of our Parks Without Borders initiative, reconstruction of Faber Park is now underway. This project will construct new active recreation areas, paths, seating, lighting and an expanded public gathering area. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates.
Fairview Park
Fairview Park is open! To visit Fairview Park, please use the entrance on Bricktown Way, located next to the Bricktown Centre at Charleston shopping mall.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & Rink
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2020
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & Rink remains closed to the public until further notice. Some recreation centers are being used for COVID-19 testing and vaccination services, the Learning Bridges program, and critical seasonal training. Please visit our Recreation Centers page to find an alternate recreation center.
Fort Totten Visitors Center
Fort Totten Visitors Center will be closed Sunday, August 22, due to the dangerous conditions predicted as an effect of Hurricane Henri.
Fort Washington Park
The Fort Washington Pedestrian Bridge, or "Amtrak Bridge," at West 180th Street is open to the public. The width of the bridge has been narrowed for safety reasons. Bikers will be asked to dismount their bikes to cross the bridge. An active capital project will fully repair the outer support structures of the bridge and restore it to its original width. Please visit our Capital Projects Tracker to track the progress of this project.
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
The indoor pool at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center will re-open on September 27, 2021.
Hansborough Recreation Center
At this time, indoor pools at recreation centers remain closed.
Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center
The Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center is closed until renovations are complete. Track our progress
Highbridge Park
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2020
As a part of our Anchor Parks initiative, reconstruction of Highbridge Park is now underway. This project will reinstate access to a 10-block stretch of the park, improve connectivity and pathways, and restore the historic Grand Staircase at Laurel Hill Terrace. The project will also improve safety and security with new park lighting, and improve ADA access. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates.
Highbridge Park
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2021
The Highbridge Park Water Tower is currently closed and undergoing reconstruction. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates.
Inwood Hill Nature Center
Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, this facility is closed until further notice. Please follow this project on our Capital Project Tracker for updates. To reach our Urban Park Rangers at Inwood Hill Park, please call (212) 304-2277.
Inwood Hill Park
A Rabid Raccoon Warning has been issued for Inwood Hill Park. Please visit our Raccoon Advisory page for more information.
John Allen Payne Park
The basketball courts at John Allen Payne Playground are closed until further.
Kosciuszko
Kosciuszko Pool is open; however, phone service is temporarily suspended as a result of heavy rain from remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Kwame Ture Recreation Center
Kwame Ture Recreation Center (formerly West Bronx Recreation Center) remains closed to the public until further notice. Some recreation centers are being used for COVID-19 testing and vaccination services, the Learning Bridges program, and critical seasonal training. Please visit our Recreation Centers page to find an alternate recreation center.
Lasker
Lasker Rink and Pool is temporarily closed in order to rebuild the facility to increase access to nearby communities and enhance year-round programming. For more information, visit Central Park Conservancy's Lasker Rink and Pool Restoration page.
Metropolitan Recreation Center
The indoor pool at Metropolitan Recreation Center will re-open on September 27, 2021.
Motor Parkway
Due to construction, the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway is currently closed from Winchester Boulevard to Springfield Boulevard. Please use these alternate access points to and from Alley Pond Park and the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway. For more information about this project, please visit our Capital Project Tracker.
Muscota Marsh
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2021
The East Dock at Muscota Marsh is temporarily closed for repairs. As an alternative, please use the boat launch at Inwood Hill Park or at Sherman Creek.
Old Hickory Playground
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2019
The playground will be closed until further notice for the repair and replacement of safety surfacing.
O'Neill Triangle
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2019
Plaza and seating area temporary closed for NYCDOT bridge removal work.
Owen Dolen Recreation Center
Owen Dolen Recreation Center remains closed to the public until further notice. Some recreation centers are being used for COVID-19 testing and vaccination services, the Learning Bridges program, and critical seasonal training. Please visit our Recreation Centers page to find an alternate recreation center.
Pelham Fritz Recreation Center
Pelham Fritz Recreation Center remains closed to the public until further notice. Some recreation centers are being used for COVID-19 testing and vaccination services, the Learning Bridges program, and critical seasonal training. Please visit our Recreation Centers page to find an alternate recreation center.
Prall Playground
The synthetic turf at Prall Playground is closed until further notice.
Queens Farm Park
To ensure the safety of our visitors and staff, and to support the City’s effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Queens Farm Park and the whole Historic House Trust collection is temporarily closed to the public until further notice.
Red Hook Recreation Area
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2023
We're reconstructing the running track and converting soccer fields 3-5 and ballfields 1-4 from natural turf to synthetic turf. Starting July 6, 2021, this site, including the track, will be closed to the public for the duration of construction (approximately through spring 2023). Please visit our Capital Project Tracker to learn more about this project.
Red Hook Recreation Area
NYC Parks is committed to making sure all parks are safe and healthy environments. Parks is continuing to work with EPA as they test the Redhook Ballfields for contamination. In the interim, we expect softball/baseball fields 5, 6, 7 and 8 will be closed until a clean-up plan is completed, and soccer fields 1, 2, 6 and 9 will be tested further.
Red Hook Recreation Center
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2020
Red Hook Recreation Center remains closed to the public until further notice. Some recreation centers are being used for COVID-19 testing and vaccination services, the Learning Bridges program, and critical seasonal training. Please visit our Recreation Centers page to find an alternate recreation center.
Riverside Park South
To ensure safety during upcoming overnight construction in Riverside Park South, we will temporarily direct cyclists from the greenway to the park’s waterfront pedestrian path between 59th and 72nd streets on weeknights (starting at 8:00 p.m.). The temporary reroute is expected to begin the evening of Monday, July 19 and run for approximately 2 weeks. Learn more
Roger Morris Park
Roger Morris Park will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Morris-Jumel Mansion is open Thursdays and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center remains closed to the public for construction. The indoor pool will re-open for public use on September 27, 2021.
Sorrentino Recreation Center
Sorrentino Recreation Center remains closed to the public until further notice. Some recreation centers are being used for COVID-19 testing and vaccination services, the Learning Bridges program, and critical seasonal training. Please visit our Recreation Centers page to find an alternate recreation center.
Squibb Park
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2020
Squibb Park will be temporarily closed during the removal and construction of the replacement of Squibb Bridge. We are closing Squibb Park out of an abundance of caution and apologize for any inconvenience. For updates on this project, please visit Brooklyn Bridge Park's Squibb Bridge page.
St. James Recreation Center
St. James Recreation Center remains closed to the public until further notice. Some recreation centers are being used for COVID-19 testing and vaccination services, the Learning Bridges program, and critical seasonal training. Please visit our Recreation Centers page to find an alternate recreation center.
St. John’s Recreation Center
The indoor pool at St. John's Recreation Center will re-open on September 27, 2021.
St. Mary's Dog Run
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2020
As a part of our Anchor Parks initiative, reconstruction of the dog run and ballfield in the southeast corner of St. Mary's Park is now underway. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates.
St. Mary's Park
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2021
As a part of our Anchor Parks initiative, reconstruction of the southern section of St. Mary's Park is now underway. This project includes reconstruction of the park’s pathways, passive central area, amphitheater and west comfort station. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates.
St. Mary’s Recreation Center
St. Mary’s Recreation Center remains closed to the public until further notice. Please visit our Recreation Centers page to find an alternate recreation center.
Tony Dapolito
The outdoor pool at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center is currently closed due to construction. Please visit our Capital Project Tracker for updates on this project.
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center is closed until further notice due to structural issues found during an ongoing construction project on the center’s exterior. We are conducting further assessments to determine the scope of the additional work needed. More information will be shared in the coming weeks.
Tramway Plaza
Tramway Plaza is currently closed for major renovation project at the Manhattan Tramway Station. The tram will remain operational during this time. For details please visit the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation website at: https://rioc.ny.gov/302/Tram
Van Cortlandt Nature Center
Van Cortlandt Nature Center will be closed Sunday, August 22, due to the dangerous conditions predicted as an effect of Hurricane Henri.
Van Cortlandt Pool
Van Cortlandt Pool is temporarily closed a result of heavy rain from remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Vesuvio Playground
Due to issues with the facade of a nearby building, Vesuvio Playground is partially closed until further notice to maintain public safety. Most play equipment is closed, however, the spray shower, picnic tables, swings, sport courts, and comfort station remain open. Please use the entrance on Thompson Street to access the playground.
West 79th Street Boat Basin
West 79th Street will close for reconstruction and dredging as of November 2021. The project will repair storm damage, add capacity, and make the site more resilient to climate change. The site is anticipated to re-open in 2025.
West Harlem Piers
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2017
The kayak launch at West Harlem Piers is closed indefinitely for repairs.
West Harlem Piers
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2019
The kayak launch at West Harlem Piers is closed. Visit the New York City Water Trail page to find nearby launches.
Windmuller
Windmuller Pool is temporarily closed a result of heavy rain from remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Wolfe's Pond Beach
Due to water quality conditions, Wolfe's Pond Beach is closed to swimming and wading.
World's Fair Marina
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2021
Due to a major planned reconstruction project, Pier 1 at the World's Fair Marina is currently closed. Limited transient dockage is available for smaller recreational vessels - please contact the Dockmasters office at 718-478-0480 or VHF Ch71 for more information. There is no dockage available for larger vessels or commercial vessels, including passenger pick-up and drop-off. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please check back with the World's Fair Marina in the future for updates.