This dataset represents Children’s Play Areas (CPAs) in NYC Parks. Each CPA is a designated space featuring play equipment specifically designed for children and is mapped as a central point (Point geometry) within a park property. While commonly known as playgrounds, the term "playground" is avoided because some properties or subproperties labeled as "playgrounds" may include features like adult fitness equipment or handball and basketball courts and may not contain play equipment for children.

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Note: The schema and methodology of the dataset was updated in 2024, replacing the previous version from 2019.

Play equipment is tracked via the Parks Inspection Program. Parks that are currently rated by the Parks Inspection Program and contain play equipment are considered active Children's Play Areas. Please see the All Sites (Mapped) dataset on Open Data for more detail.

Larger NYC parks (generally >20 acres) are subdivided into smaller sections that make inspecting these parks feasible and efficient.  These sections are called "zones."   The size and boundaries usually conform to one or more of the following criteria:  Zones should be inspectable in 1-2 hours; zone boundaries should follow the park’s features (paths, tree lines, etc) whenever possible; and/or conform to pre-existing boundaries used to divide the park for maintenance; and/or define a cohesive area within the park (ballfields, wooded areas, etc).  Besides zones, this layer contains a handful of Sitting Areas that are part of larger parks but could not be defined as zones due to their smaller size.

Indoor pools in New York City Department of Parks & Recreation properties.

Attendance records for NYC Parks outdoor swimming pools

Activity and attendance records from the "Summer Sports Experience" program, which provides sports instruction to children ages 8 to 14.

This dataset contains information specific to the Summer Sports Experience programming from 2017 to 2021.

For Summer Sports Experience Open Data from 2022 onwards, go here

Learn more about this program on the NYC Parks website: Summer Sports Experience

Note: Summer Sports Experience was on pause due to COVID-19 pandemic. The program resumed 2021.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, NYC Parks temporarily closed several amenities, including Athletic Facilities (e.g. basketball courts, tennis courts, fields, etc.). This data collection contains the status of each Athletic Facility, and is subject to change. Although the data feed is refreshed daily, it may not reflect current conditions.

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Directory of Skateparks

Directory of Pools

This dataset consists of indoor and outdoor pools under the jurisdiction of NYC Parks. For more information about NYC Parks pools, visit https://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/places-to-go/pools

This dataset uses the standard NYC projection of NAD_1983_StatePlane_New_York_Long_Island_FIPS_3104_Feet. Lengths are in feet and areas in square feet.

The NYC Parks Events Listing database is used to store event information displayed on the Parks website, nyc.gov/parks. There are seven related tables that make up the this database:

1. Events_Events table (This is the primary table that contains basic data about every event. Each record is an event.)
2. Events_Categories (Each record is a category describing an event. One event can be in more than one category.)
3. Events_Images (Each record is an image related to an event. One event can have more than one image.)
4. Events_Links (Each record is a link with more information about an event. One event can have more than one link.)
5. Events_Locations (Each record is a location where an event takes place. One event can have more than one location.)
6. Events_Organizers (Each record contains a group or person organizing an event. One event can have more than one organizer.)
7. Events_YouTube (Each record is a link to a YouTube video about an event. One event can have more than one YouTube video.)

The Events_Events table is the primary table. All other tables can be related by joining on the event_id. This data contains records from 2013 and on. For a complete list of related datasets, please follow This Link

In 2016 NYC Parks contracted with the UVM Spatial Analysis Lab to use modern remote sensing and object-based image analysis to create a new wetlands map for New York City. Data inputs include Light Detection and Ranging Data, State and Federal Wetland Inventories, soils, and field data. Because the map was conservative in its wetlands predictions, NYC Parks staff improved the map through a series of desktop and field verification efforts. From June to November 2020, NYC Parks staff field verified the majority of wetlands on NYC Parks' property.

The map will be opportunistically updated depending on available field information and delineations. Another dedicated field verification effort has not been planned. As of June 2021, no subsequent updates to the data are scheduled.

Original field names were updated to field names that are easier to understand.

This dataset was developed to increase awareness regarding the location and extent of wetlands to promote restoration and conservation in New York City. This map does not supersede U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) wetlands maps and has no jurisdictional authority. It should be used alongside NWI and NYSDEC datasets as a resource for identifying likely locations of wetlands in New York City. Mapped features vary in the confidence of their verification status, ranging from "Unverified" (meaning the feature exists in its original remotely mapped form and has not been ground truthed) to "Verified - Wetland Delineation" (meaning the boundaries and type of wetland have been verified during an official wetland delineation). Because of the rapid nature of the protocol and the scale of data collection, this product is not a subsitute for on-site investigations and field delineations. The dataset also includes broad classifications for each wetland type, e.g. estuarine, emergent wetland, forested wetland, shrub/scrub wetland, or water. Cowardin classifcations were not used given rapid verfication methods.

The accuracy of the wetlands map has improved over time as a result of the verification process. Fields were added over time as necessitated by the workflow and values were updated with information, either from the field verifications, delineation reports, or desktop analysis.

OBJECTID, Shape, Class_Name_Final, Verification_Status, Create_Date, Last_Edited_Date, Verification_Status_Year, SHAPE_Length, SHAPE_Area

Data Dictionary:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a45qCho45MV-AuOlGxyaRp0cg3cRFKw4lAYBIaU3zi4/edit#gid=260500519

Tennis courts in New York City Department of Parks & Recreation properties.

This dataset contains records of syringes collected, including how many, whether they are collected from the ground or a kiosk, and when they are collected. The Syringe Summary dataset contains records for syringes collected by both Parks staff as well as collection efforts by the Washington Heights Corner Project (https://www.nycservice.org/organizations/index.php?org_id=1462) and New York Harm Reduction Educators (https://nyhre.org/) nonprofit group

This is part of the NYC Parks Syringe Litter Data Collection: https://data.cityofnewyork.us/browse?Data-Collection_Data-Collection=NYC+Parks+Syringe+Litter&q=

You can find the complete data dictionary at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VSUqd1peSc-4D2XnBZNiLdxa0Jg4z62D/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100172030647057411202&rtpof=true&sd=true

Note: Due to important notes and changes to this dataset over time, we recommend you review the data dictionary prior to using this data.

During the Covid-19 response, NYC Parks deployed staff from the Urban Parks Rangers and Parks Enforcement Patrol divisions across NYC parks to educate patrons on social distancing and enforce tresspassing violations when patrons are in closed areas of the park. This dataset contains encounters and non-encounter patrols recorded by these staff.

This is part of the NYC Parks Covid-19 Social Distancing and Enforcement Data Collection: https://data.cityofnewyork.us/browse?Data-Collection_Data-Collection=NYC+Parks+Covid-19+Social+Distancing+and+Enforcement&q=nyc+parks+covid

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This data set has been archived. This data set is now updated here: https://data.cityofnewyork.us/dataset/Beaches/7ii8-ytj7

Archive description: Directory of Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) beaches.

Approximately 500 concessions currently operate in parks. They generally fall into two categories: food service and recreation. The food service concessions range from pushcarts selling hot dogs and pretzels to full restaurants. Recreational concessions include ice rinks, indoor tennis bubbles, stables, marinas, and much more.

This dataset contains facilities that were designed specifically with sports in mind. These facilities are not the only places within parks where sports can be played. This layer contains all of the facilities that can be permitted for athletic activity and facilities that are specifically designated for sports but are not available for permitting.

This information is used by the Citywide Event Management System (CEMS) to book permits for Parks' athletic facilities. More information about athletic facility permits can be viewed at https://www.nycgovparks.org/permits/

This dataset uses the standard NYC projection of NAD_1983_StatePlane_New_York_Long_Island_FIPS_3104_Feet. Lengths are in feet and areas in square feet.

Data Dictionary: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iIhwuLBlIus2n1EQ2a329jX4oJciXt9dEaxOFPpHfE8/edit?usp=sharing

Data Dictionary: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ItvGzNG8O_Yj97Tf6am4T-QyhnxP-BeIRjm7ZaUeAxs/edit#gid=1499621902

GreenThumb provides programming and material support to over 550 community gardens in New York City. NYC Parks GreenThumb staff visit all active community gardens under the jurisdiction of NYC Parks once each calendar year, subject to staff capacity. These site visits typically occur during the summer months and representatives of licensed garden groups are invited to attend. During these site visits, NYC Parks GreenThumb staff observe and record quantitative and qualitative information related to the physical status of the garden, as well as its ongoing operation, maintenance, and programming. This information is used by NYC Parks GreenThumb to inform maintenance needs at the garden and to help NYC Parks GreenThumb understand the needs of garden groups so that we can plan accordingly. In addition, this information is necessary for NYC Parks GreenThumb to confirm that publicly accessible community gardens under its jurisdiction are being operated in safe manner and in accordance with the NYC Parks GreenThumb License Agreement and applicable NYS and NYC laws and regulations. NYC Parks GreenThumb may conduct additional site visits as deemed necessary.

Ecological benefits from street trees. Indicates the physical impact and monetary value of that impact for each tree. These values were calculated using i-Tree https://www.itreetools.org/

The polygons in this dataset show mapped forest restoration planting polygons. These polygons depict areas where invasive plants were removed and native trees and/or shrubs were planted under the purview of NYC Parks? Natural Resources Group as part of the MillionTreesNYC initiative on property under the jurisdiction of NYC Parks. Spring plantings occur between January 1 and June 30, while Fall plantings occur between July 1 and December 31 of any year. Older restoration polygons were mapped via heads-up digitizing while the location of newer polygons have been collected using a high-accuracy GPS device.

NYC Parks' database of external capital projects affecting parkland.

Data Dictionary and User Guide: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Xx4yDs00L2ab8M4HH9GLTF47Fkt8oXDvr8WtSpTFsm8/edit?usp=sharing

This table contains information about objects that work orders can be written to. Examples of objects types include pieces of equipment, buildings, parks, maintenance districts, and boroughs. Each record has specific information about that object. The primary key is OBJ_CODE.

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Historic Houses in New York City Department of Parks & Recreation properties.

Handball Courts in New York City Department of Parks & Recreation properties.

Attendance records for NYC Parks swimming beaches.

Data Dictionary here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rHuySYNqzeHvrRnqxf6rRVGGb0AyP92Z99gmpRHqVic/edit?usp=sharing

Running tracks in New York City Department of Parks & Recreation properties.