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Hudson River Park Events – Pier 45 to 96, NYC

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Hudson River Park runs along the west side of Manhattan offering greens for sunbathing, free concerts, and hundreds of outdoor activities. The 850-foot long Pier 45 in Greenwich Village (cross at Christopher St) is NYC’s most picturesque pier for sunbathing and free activities. Amenities include shade structures, seating areas, wood decking and a stretch of [...]

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Celebrate Brooklyn! in Prospect Park – 2009 Schedule

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Celebrate Brooklyn! is one of New York City’s longest running, free, outdoor performing arts festivals. Launched in 1979 as a catalyst for a Brooklyn performing arts scene and to bring people back into Prospect Park after years of neglect, Celebrate Brooklyn has been an anchor in the park’s revitalization and has become one of the [...]

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Enjoy Summer Films at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Movies With A View

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Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Movies With A View returns for its 10th Anniversary Season on Thursday, July 9, 2009. This summer, sidle up, nab a patch of grass and enjoy a night of fabulous entertainment FREE. Come down (walk across the Brooklyn Bridge or scoot) to the park to enjoy one of the city’s premiere outdoor [...]

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High Line Park – Manhattan’s Elevated Park

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The High Line was originally constructed in the 1930s, to lift dangerous freight trains off Manhattan’s streets. Section 1 of the High Line is now open as a public park! When all sections are complete, the High Line will be a mile-and-a-half-long elevated park, running through the West Side neighborhoods of the Meatpacking District, West [...]

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2009 Central Park SummerStage Concert Schedule – NYC

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Central Park SummerStage (map and direction), a program of City Parks Foundation, presents FREE and big name benefit performances to serve the diverse communities of New York City. The artists represent a breadth of genres and cultures and perform in an outdoor setting accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. 2009 brings big name [...]

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Fall Foliage in Central Park – Top 3 Locations

Ella (Fitzgerald) sings “Autumn in new york…Why does it seem so inviting…” Louis (Armstrong) follows “On the benches in central park…Great autumn in new york…Its good to live it again…” What makes Central Park so inviting in the Fall months? There are many obvious reasons including breath-taking fall colors of the elms, pine, oaks and [...]

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Heart of Central Park – Conservatory Pond to Sheep Meadow and Everything in Between

Central Park extends from Fifth Avenue to Central Park West and 59th Street to 110th Street in over 6 miles of perimeter. With 136 acres of woodlands, 250 acres of lawns, and 150 acres of water, it’s no wonder visiting the Park in one day is physically impossible. Central Park is divided into four sections: [...]

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Music of Central Park Captured on Video

Central Park is home to a busy summer schedule of free concerts: Central Park Summerstage located at Rumsey Playfield and Naumburg Orchestral Concerts located at the Naumburg Bandshell are two examples of large scale musical events. But some of the best music can be heard throughout the park – around the corner or along a [...]

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Bryant Park Summer HBO Film Festival – Pictures and Schedule

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Bryant Park “is a Garden. And it’s ours.” From Good Morning America Concert Series to Piano in the Park to the HBO Film Festival, Bryant park hosts some of the best summer events in the city. There are many daily activities as well to explore in the park – from chess and backgammon, to the [...]

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Having Fun Under a Huge Flag at McCarren Park, Brooklyn NY

McCarren Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is home to the McCarren Pool where every Sunday people gather for the McCarren Pool Parties. The park also hosts a myriad of activities played on open grass and softball fields. such as kickball, volleyball, softball…and occasionally, running under a huge flag!! We’re not sure how frequently, but you may [...]

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