Grand Army Plaza Arch Tour

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Grant Army Plaza, Park Slope, Brooklyn corner of Prospect Park West and Union Street 

11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Join the Urban Park Rangers for a special access tour of Prospect Park's Grand Army Plaza and Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch. Rangers will discuss the history of the arch and the plaza, highlighting its architectural features and some of the improvements made during the recently completed restoration project. 

Visit:  https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2025/06/28/grand-army-plaza-arch-tour

Picnic Performances New York City Opera: Opera Goes to Hollywood

Friday, June 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m.

Bryant Park Stage in Bryant Park, Manhattan

 

Visit:  https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2025/06/27/picnic-performances-new-york-city-opera-opera-goes-to-hollywood

 

NYC Beaches Open 2025

Parks maintains 14 miles of beaches. Beaches are open from Memorial Day weekend through September 7, 2025. During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags. All of our beaches are free and open to the public.

Visit:  https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/beaches

NYC Parks Pools Open 2025

Pool Hours

Outdoor pool hours are from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. daily, with a break for pool cleaning between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Our pools will remain open this summer for general swim. Pool hours will remain the same: 11: 00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

 

Free Swim Programs

Find out more about our learn to swim program, lap swim hours, our youth swim team, and programs for seniors and people with disabilities.

Visit:  https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/outdoor-pools