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    Jan 22

    is this Saturday in ! Free activities include: • Learn to ski • Sledding • Snowshoeing • Ice Bowling • Arctic Golf • Dodgeball • Flag Football • Shuffleboard For more info, visit .

    The graphic images reads Winter Jam in pink and white letters with an NYC Parks logo on a snow field being used by two skiers.
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  2. 2 hours ago

    Owls, bald eagles, seals, and coyotes live in our parks during the winter. Learn about what they're up to this time of year and find free tours you can join: .

    Image of a seal on a sandy beach shore.
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  3. 5 hours ago

    Don't miss out on this exciting collaboration with + , as brings his musical variety show to Harlem's Pelham Fritz Rec Center:

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  4. 6 hours ago

    It may not look like a park yet, but Chelsea Green is on its way to becoming a beautiful open space! This park on W. 20th Street will have a play area, plaza, and plenty of trees, thanks to funding from and .

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  5. Retweeted
    11 hours ago

    No rain today but lots of cloudy skies. Today will be moderately warm at 42 but will drop into the 20s tonight, so dress in layers.

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    Jan 23

    Ever wonder what old New York City looked like? OldNYC uses photos from our collections to go back in time and view the city of the past:

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  7. Jan 23

    Swim year-round at our indoor pools! 🏊🏽‍♀️ At our indoor pools, you can join water aerobics classes, sign up for lap swim, play water polo, and more! Find a pool near you:

    An instructor leads a water aerobics class at the shallow end of the indoor pool.
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  8. Jan 23

    We have a great concession opportunity to offer NYers: especially who are looking to start a small business. Help us program and develop the Brooklyn War Memorial in Cadman Plaza. Visit to register and get started.

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  9. Retweeted
    Jan 22

    Sound on! We're excited, delighted to announce Free Shakespeare in the Park, 2018! Play on!

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  10. Retweeted
    Jan 23

    Expect thunderstorms today! But on the plus side it should feel warm at 58 degrees.

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  11. Jan 22

    We're adding a twist to our favorite sports! Try indoor kayaking, water basketball, and pickleball at She's On Point, our annual celebration of girls in sports. RSVP here:

    Boys and girls learn indoor kayaking in an indoor pool.
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    Jan 22

    RT : The National Park Service, through a funding agreement with the State of New York, will reopen the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island today, January 22. 4tix

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  13. Jan 21

    Help our squirrels live their best lives: • Please don't feed them – human food is bad for their health. • Keep your dog on a leash – squirrels are scared of dogs. • Keep a safe distance – squirrels can bite! Learn more at .

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  14. Jan 21

    Who run the world? Squirrels! Happy .

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  15. Jan 19

    As you walk through NYC's densely-wooded parks, like Inwood Hill Park, look up into the trees—you might spot a bald eagle! Tomorrow, our park rangers are hosting an eagle watch in Inwood. Join us:

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  16. Jan 19

    Looking for a special date idea? Check out our guide to NYC’s most romantic winter settings:

    View of Snug Harbor's allee covered in snow.
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    Jan 19

    New year, new ! We're back with a new look and lots of things to do. This weekend we have free fitness classes, 2 for 1 Broadway shows, an adorable pet adoption event, fire starting with and more.

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  18. Jan 19

    Happy birthday, Edgar Allan Poe! 🎉 Poe lived in this cottage, now in Poe Park , and visited the Bronx River and the High Bridge! Learn more about his life in NYC and join us at his birthday celebration this Saturday:

    Edgar Allan Poe lived in this white, wooden cottage in a gated park area. The pathway to the house leads to a porch with an open door.
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    Jan 18

    After yesterday's snowfall, a welcome sight this morning: Fresh fruits and veggies at the Tucker Square near .

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  20. Jan 18

    Winter is the best time of year to spot owls in parks. , our largest park, is perfect for discovering many species of owls living in NYC. Go looking for them with our park rangers on Sunday, Jan. 28. Sign up here:

    A tiny saw-whet owl sits on the branch of an evergreen tree in a park.
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