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NYC Parks

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NYC Parks

@NYCParks

New York City Department of Parks & Recreation is the agency responsible for NYC's public parks and recreational spaces. User policy: on.nyc.gov/1evyJgB

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Joined April 2009

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Randalls Island Park
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Join us for a packed week of #free events at Randall's Island Park! Enjoy outdoor exercise classes, volunteer, learn how to fish, taste a farm-fresh dish, & participate in storytime. Registration required for events with asterisks. Calendar of events: randallsisland.org/events
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It’s been a rainy time but rain gardens help NYC manage stormwater by capturing rain and allowing it to soak into the ground. These planted areas use native vegetation to support wildlife! Help rain gardens do their job by keeping storm drains clear and letting water flow.
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🏊‍♀️ | 🏊 | 🏊‍♂️ | 🏊‍♀️ | 🏊 | 🏊‍♂️ <- this could be you!!!
Gothamist
@Gothamist
Jul 6
NYC expands adult lap swimming across 10 public pools gothamist.com/news/nyc-expan…
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NYC Parks
@NYCParks
Jul 6
Dive into summer! 🏊 Registration for our free Learn to Swim lottery is open for upcoming sessions. Whether your child is just getting started or building confidence in the water, there's a class for every level.
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Jul 6
Register today: bit.ly/3SCWj7B
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Jul 6
NYC is experiencing scattered thunderstorms, which may cause tree damage. If you see a hazardous tree condition, please report it via the NYC Parks website (nyc.gov/parks/trees), through the NYC Tree Map (tree-map.nycgovparks.org) or by calling 3-1-1.
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If someone is in immediate danger or there is an emergency situation, please call 9-1-1. We have crews monitoring the storm and working to ensure that NYC's streets and parks are safe and clear.
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NYC Emergency Management
@nycemergencymgt
Jul 6
Heavy rain continues to fall across all five boroughs though some areas may have less total rainfall than others. A Travel Advisory remains in effect. Brooklyn is seeing the highest amounts so far, with 2.80 inches in Sheepshead Bay, and 2.14 inches at Brooklyn College. Queens
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NYC Emergency Management
@nycemergencymgt
Jul 6
NYC remains under a Flood Watch from the NWS and a Travel Advisory from NYCEM. Rain is falling across the five boroughs right now. The heaviest overnight totals are in Brooklyn and southern Queens: nearly 1.9" in Bensonhurst, around 1.5" in Howard Beach, and 1.4" in South Ozone
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani
@NYCMayor
Jul 6
New Yorkers: we're expecting heavy rain and thunderstorms tonight, with risks of flash flooding. Please take every precaution to stay safe. Limit travel and stay inside during heavy rain and thunderstorms. If you live in a basement apartment, leave immediately if water begins
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani
@NYCMayor
Jul 4
Good morning New York City. Our Downed Tree Taskforce is active and patrolling all five boroughs to get the roads clear and keep you moving. To report a downed tree in your neighborhood, call 311 or visit portal.311.nyc.gov
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NYC Emergency Management
@nycemergencymgt
Jul 4
Emergency Management teamed up with @NYCParks to deliver water to swimmers waiting in line at McCarren Park, Highbridge Park, and Astoria Park pools. Handing out water at the pool line is a small step that makes a real difference in keeping New Yorkers safe and cool. Find a pool
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@NYCParks
Jul 3
Hey, NYC! Our pools are popular today, and some have long waits. At busy sites, we'll be handing out wristbands for timed entry. Once you get a wristband, head somewhere cool until it's time to take a dip! Find a cool option at: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters/
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New York City 311
@nyc311
Jul 3
Due to the heat emergency, @NYCParks outdoor pool hours will be extended until 8:30 p.m. at Olympic and intermediate-sized pools from Wednesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 4. Visit on.nyc.gov/PublicPools to find a pool near you.
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NYC Emergency Management
@nycemergencymgt
Jul 3
Summer is here, and NYC's public pools are officially open.  Pools are a great way to stay cool during the summer—and swimming is an essential life-saving skill.  @NYCParks offers free Learn to Swim classes for children at select outdoor pools across the five boroughs through
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani
@NYCMayor
Jul 3
Today is the peak of the heat wave, and our city may feel as hot as 115 degrees. Stay cool, stay vigilant, and check in on your neighbors. Visit finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters to find a cooling center. Call 311 if you see someone outside who may need assistance. Call 911 for
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NYC Cool Options
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