| Sue Donoghue Commissioner, NYC Parks www.nyc.gov/parks | Listing | PLEASE LIST through April 22, 2022 IMMEDIATE |
JOIN NYC PARKS' URBAN PARK RANGERS FOR FREE PROGRAMMING FOR KIDS DURING SPRING RECESS!
DATES: April 18 – April 22, 2022
LOCATION: Multiple – details below
DETAILS: While New York City kids are out of school for spring break, NYC Parks will have plenty of fun activities to keep them busy. Join the expert Urban Park Rangers for FREE "Kids Week" programming across the five boroughs from Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22, 2022.
EVENTS: Here are some highlights:
Create Your Dream Park –Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx
Monday, April 18, 2022 | 1–2 p.m.
Learn how parks are designed and let your imagination run free as you create your own dream park map. Which features would you use in your very own park creation?
Tent Building – The Big Park, Staten Island (at Continental Pl. & Grandview Ave.)
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | 11 a.m.– Noon.
Tent building is an essential part of an outdoor camping experience. Learn how to build a tent and other tips that will help you while you are enjoying the outdoors.
Nature Exploration and Tree Planting – Forest Park Visitor Center, Queens
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 10 a.m.– Noon
Join the Urban Park Rangers, Forest Park Trails Crew and Forest Park Trust for a light hike around Strack Pond, followed by a tree planting activity.
Animal Olympics – J. Hood Wright Park, Manhattan (at West 173rd St. & Fort Washington Ave.)
Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 1 – 2 p.m.
Can you jump as far as a coyote or grip as strong as an eagle? Test your agility and physical skills as you engage in activities that mirror everyday life of wildlife.
Earth Day Celebration Hike – Prospect Park, Brooklyn (Audubon Center at the Boathouse)
Friday, April 22, 2022 | 1 –2 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day today with a fun-filled hike dedicated to nature and the earth..
For a complete list of events, please visit our events calendar on our website.
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Contact:
212-360-1311
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