Park Partners
NYC Parks Department of Parks & Recreation
NYC Department of Parks & Recreation is the steward of about 29,000 acres of land — 14 percent of New York City — including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. NYC DPR operates more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 550 tennis courts, 66 public pools, 48 recreational facilities, 17 nature centers, 13 golf courses, and 14 miles of beaches. They care for 1,200 monuments and 22 historic house museums and look after 600,000 street trees, and two million more in parks. NYC Parks & Recreation is New York City's principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. They are home to free concerts, world-class sports events and cultural festivals.
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation maintains 178 State Parks and 38 Historic Sites from Buffalo to New York City. From boating to hiking, camping, golfing, touring and more, the State Park system is truly a wonder. With a focus on environmental management, historic preservation and recreational activity, the NYS Parks Department manages some of New York’s finest destinations.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
For almost 20 years, the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy has been dedicated to realizing a world-class waterfront park for Brooklyn. The Conservancy includes membership of over 60 organizations, a professional staff and an accomplished Board. The Conservancy’s active promotion of the park project has brought together residents, government, and local supporters with the mutual goal to create New York’s next great park. The Conservancy provides outstanding public programming and educational events for visitors and will continue to enrich visitor experiences as Brooklyn Bridge Park grows.
Brooklyn Heights Association
Founded in 1910, the Brooklyn Heights Assocation is a membership organization that works to protect the special character of the Heights by planting trees, protecting views, preserving neighborhood brownstones and safeguarding the streets. Celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2010, the BHA is the organized voice for Brooklyn Heights residents.
Brooklyn Heights Blog
Up to the minute dispatches from America's first suburb. The blog features an ongoing series called "Park Progress" that documents through word and image the construction of Brooklyn Bridge Park.
DUMBO BID
The DUMBO Business Improvement District (BID) is dedicated to the enhancement and promotion of one of New York City's most historic, dynamic and compelling neighborhoods. The BID enhances the community's public spaces, addresses public safety issues, advocates on behalf of DUMBO to public and private stakeholders, and markets and promotes the area to attract new visitors and businesses. The boundaries of the Dumbo BID extend from the East River waterfront on the north, Old Fulton Street on the west, York Street on the south, and Bridge Street on the east.
Fulton Ferry Landing Assocation
The Fulton Ferry Landing Association, formed in 1988, is a volunteer run community organization whose mission is to preserve the historic character and architecture of Fulton Ferry Landing; maintain and improve the quality of life for those who live and work in the area; and promote comprehensive contextual planning in the continued development of this unique area and the adjacent historic communities.
Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation
The Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC) is responsible for the planning, redevelopment and ongoing operations for 150 acres of Governors Island. The National Park Service owns and operates an additional 22 acres of the island. A partnership of New York City and New York State, GIPEC seeks to bring Governors Island back to life, making this island at the center of New York Harbor a destination with great public open space, as well as future education, not for profit and commercial facilities. For more information on visiting Governors Island, visit the island blog.
