NYC Parks uses a Commercial Off-The-Shelf database for maintaining its concession-related data. In its raw form, the Parks data within the Yardi Voyager database has a convoluted structure, the majority of which is not being used by Parks to store any data. In an effort to make the data more user friendly, the multitude of tables used by the source database have been distilled into two that contain the essential information for a concessions database. One table (Parks Concessions) represents the concession asset – the place and thing which is being operated – and who holds the contract. The other (Parks Concession Transactions) represents transactions between those contract holders and NYC Parks. Parks Concession Transactions is here https://data.cityofnewyork.us/City-Government/Parks-Concession-Transactions/vmkw-p55f and can be joined to Parks Concessions using PersonID, PropertyID and UnitID.

This data set has been archived.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.

Publically accessible open-space constructed and maintained by a private entity pursuant to an agreement with NYC Parks. Underlying jurisdiction of the land and the terms of each agreement vary by site.

Data Dictionary: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kGQ-tRYAXONPBY9kHi1qik2SRf0wMslHGj-xLflOT_A/edit?usp=sharing

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

Citywide street tree data from the 2005 Street Tree Census, conducted partly by volunteers organized by NYC Parks & Recreation. Trees were inventoried by address, and were collected from 2005-2006. Data collected includes tree species, diameter, condition.

Temporary art exhibitions and installations in New York City Department of Parks & Recreation properties since 2000.

To convert the JSON feed to CSV (or excel), use: https://json-csv.com/

Data Dictionary: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tDKjYnYG1xPkMhBPr8vPKWVSoEhSBxYWkXsCDkgpBcE/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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This data set has been archived. This data set is now updated here: https://data.cityofnewyork.us/dataset/Golf-Courses/dc95-rgxd

Archive description: Directory of Golf Courses

In order to appropriately manage City parks and allocate resources, NYC Parks has implemented three tiers of management [below the Borough level]. These three tiers can be represented as administrative geographic boundaries and are defined below:

District - One or more parks that are combined and generally align with New York City Community Boards.

Sector - One or more Park Districts that are combined in order share resources for daily maintenance.

Region - One or more Park Sectors that are combined and assigned a regional managers who provides high-level, strategic planning and support for Parks managers, including maximizing resources between Districts and Sectors.

Data Dictionary: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-FS_NDOUx0-OfKploVC0fIJrwOSdNmh1HKpkfyeoD1E/edit?usp=sharing

This dataset represents amenities activated as a part of Cool It! NYC, a Citywide plan to increase the amount of cooling features available to the public during heat emergencies, particularly in neighborhoods that face the dangers of high heat. This is part of the Cool It! NYC 2020 Data Collection, which includes the following amenities:

Drinking Fountains: Indicates whether a drinking fountain is activated, not yet activated, broken, or under construction.

Spray Showers: Indicates whether a spray shower installed before July 2020 is activated, not yet activated, broken, or under construction. At this time, spray showers are mapped to the middle of parks.

Cooling Sites: To measure neighborhoods that are the most at risk during extreme heat, NYC Health and Columbia University developed the New York City Heat Vulnerability Index, or HVI. Parks used this data to direct new cooling elements to neighborhoods with HVIs of 4 and 5.

Data Dictionary: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GpXHX9p0e520LcAf3gstOKTQm64wxkdDUiACjhMwd9Q/edit?usp=sharing

• One line of data represents single syringe collection kiosk location, its capacity, how it is mounted, and when it was installed.
• Data is collected via an ArcGIS Online web application.
• Data is updated as necessary as kiosks are installed, moved, or removed. However, there is a delay between these actions happening and when the data is updated to reflect them.
• The installation date is known to be incomplete. Minor shifts in kiosk locations do not typically entail the creation of a new record, rather the point is simply moved.

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

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, NYC Parks temporarily closed several amenities, including Playgrounds. This data collection contains the status of each Playground, and is subject to change. Although the data feed is refreshed daily, it may not reflect current conditions.

Data Dictionary:

One row of data represents a physical Sign (its location and attributes) that was surveyed or installed by NYC Parks. Data is collected and udpated on an ongoing basis per updates to signage policies, seasonal upgrades, and one-off requests. Some limitations to the data: missing photos of installed signs, occasional shifting of Points (geometry) surveyed by GIS and that NOT ALL SIGNS THAT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ARE CURRENTLY CAPTURED IN THIS DATASET.

A listing of all capital projects managed by NYC Parks, and a timeline for their completion.

Supporting documentation can be found at the following link (http://www.nycgovparks.org/bigapps/desc/DPR_CapitalProjectTracker_001.txt).

For tabular dataset see https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Recreation/Capital-Projects-Tracker/4hcv-tc5r

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.

Citywide street tree data from the 1995 Street Tree Census, conducted by volunteers organized by NYC Parks & Recreation. Trees were inventoried by address, and were collected from 1995-1996. Data collected includes tree species, diameter, condition.

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.

Supervisor Inspections are conducted by Park Supervisors in order to assess the conditions and identify issues at parks in their districts. Park Supervisors follow the standards set out in the Parks Inspection Program (PIP) Inspection Manual but are not trained in the protocol to the same degree as PIP inspectors, and supervisor inspections are not subject to the thorough review that PIP inspections receive.

During the course of an inspection, Park Supervisors separately rate each feature within a park. This table contains the features inspected, with ratings and notes for each feature.

Overall results and inspection-level records are contained in the Parks Supervisor Inspections - Inspection Results dataset; each row in this table represents one inspection of an individual property (park, playground, or zone).

Specific feature-level records are contained in the Parks Supervisor Inspections - Feature Findings dataset; each row in this table represents the specific feature's details/rating from each inspection.

Data Dictionary: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17nwvIsPdAInf-DzGAcwq8hu6SXIzQYabUDktw3BwwLY/edit#gid=1553660070

Dog runs in New York City Department of Parks & Recreation properties and properties with off-leash hours for dogs.

For up to date version see: https://nycopendata.socrata.com/Recreation/Functional-Parkland/xhvt-s4va

Directory of Functional Parkland

• One line of data represents the location of a canine waste bag dispenser, including what surface it is mounted on, who refills it, who made it, and when it was installed.
• Data is collected by analysts located in each borough and collated by Parks’ Innovation & Performance Management team.
• Data is updated as needed using an ArcGIS Online web application.
• Records for dispensers that are no longer active have been removed
• Not all records have an installation date. Records will only have an OMPPropID and SubProperty name if they fall within the bounds of a sub property.

This dataset represents amenities activated as a part of Cool It! NYC, a Citywide plan to increase the amount of cooling features available to the public during heat emergencies, particularly in neighborhoods that face the dangers of high heat. This is part of the Cool It! NYC 2020 Data Collection, which includes the following amenities:

Drinking Fountains: Indicates whether a drinking fountain is activated, not yet activated, broken, or under construction.

Spray Showers: Indicates whether a spray shower installed before July 2020 is activated, not yet activated, broken, or under construction. At this time, spray showers are mapped to the middle of parks.

Cooling Sites: To measure neighborhoods that are the most at risk during extreme heat, NYC Health and Columbia University developed the New York City Heat Vulnerability Index, or HVI. Parks used this data to direct new cooling elements to neighborhoods with HVIs of 4 and 5.

Data Dictionary: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GpXHX9p0e520LcAf3gstOKTQm64wxkdDUiACjhMwd9Q/edit?usp=sharing

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

Blockface data from the TreesCount! 2015 Street Tree Census, conducted by volunteers and staff organized by NYC Parks & Recreation and partner organizations. Blockface data includes tree counts and data collection status by block. Accompanying street tree data is available, indicating tree-level details such as tree species, size and other characteristics.

This dataset contains the sites designated for Kayak and Canoe launches. See on-site signage for up to date rules about the use of that site. Each record corresponds to one launch site. This dataset is updated as needed but the attribute information may not longer be accurate.

User guide: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gOsTkOP_jA8pM_G8oWnvQnB2mMHEvj0FjhIcERtClRQ
Data Dictionary: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1u73SAOREZjAx6iMbGrsKcafaGPoyV4Z9xhKKEGmTPYc