Events

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rector Park East
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am

Join this inclusive class that weaves together gentle yoga/chi kung and guided relational meditation exercises. Relational meditation uses mindfulness of breathing, eye-contact, and compassion meditation to help people connect, promoting deep listening, presence and open heartedness.

9/12: Basic Presence
Experience what it’s like to connect with others while releasing thought. Discover how, on an embodied level, being with others can impact you.

9/19: Self Compassion
Deepen the sense of kindness, understanding, and spaciousness toward yourself while connecting with others.

9/26: Common Humanity
Recognize the common threads that tie together all people and rest your attention at this basic level of connectedness.

10/10: Extending Compassion
Connect with your innate sense of compassion and then extend it to people you may not always think to include.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm

Very young artists are introduced to paper, clay, paint, and everyday recyclable materials, transforming them into masterpieces of creativity and delight. Age-appropriate projects planned by an art educator/artist. Materials provided. Dress for a mess!

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Let your inner artist shine! Join other
school-aged children for art and other fun
activities. Complete your masterpiece,
then unleash that pent-up energy in lawn
games like tag, silly races and more!
For ages 5 and up.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Let your inner artist shine! Join other school-age children for fun, creative art activities. Complete your masterpiece, then unleash that pent-up energy in lawn games like tag, silly races and more!

For ages 5 and up. No program on 7/4.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Esplanade Plaza
Time: 8:30am – 9:30am

Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages. No program 5/25, 7/5, 8/30, 10/11.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm

School groups, grades 3 and up, experience catch-and-release fishing and learn about the geographic and ecological history of the Hudson River in exciting experiential visits to Wagner Park. Also offered in May and June 2020.

To find out more, email: marine.ed@bpca.ny.gov

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 4:30pm – 5:15pm

# AGES 7 & OLDER: 4:30–5:15PM
# Develop your coordination and balance,
perfect your dribbling and jump shot, and play!
Adjustable height hoops for kids of all sizes are
paired with fun games and challenging drills to
improve any skill set. Closed-toe shoes required.
No program on 10/8.

Location: Community Center
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Develop self-defense skills and overall fitness. The biomechanics of the sport require developing power from the legs up, resulting in a total-body workout.

Free with CCSHS annual membership or purchase of day pass.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 10:00am – 11:30pm

Play is the cornerstone of early childhood development. Meet other toddlers, parents, and caregivers for interactive play on a grassy lawn. Sing, dance, shake, and hear stories too! Carefully selected play equipment and toys are provided – plus water play!

No Programs on 5/27, 9/02, 10/14.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm

School groups, grades 3 and up, experience catch-and-release fishing and learn about the geographic and ecological history of the Hudson River in exciting experiential visits to Wagner Park. Also offered in May and June 2020.

To find out more, email: marine.ed@bpca.ny.gov

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:30am – 11:45am

Join a fitness dance party with upbeat Latin music of salsa, merengue, hip-hop, and more! Enthusiastic instruction creates a fun community of dancers who learn new steps each week. Bring
your friends and share in this fit and fun dancing community.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:30am – 11:45am

Join a fitness dance party with upbeat Latin music of salsa, merengue, hip hop, and more! Enthusiastic instruction creates a fun community of dancers who learn new steps each week. Bring your friends and share in this fit and fun dancing community.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Celebrate the change of seasons with Battery Park City staff for power walking throughout the parks, taking in the fall foliage and brisk air.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Street
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Drop by the new Community Room and join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversations, local news, informal card and board games. Make new friends and catch up with neighbors. For more information emaill: 200rector@bpca.ny.gov .

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Street
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Stop by the Community Room at 200 Rector St. and join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversations, local news, and informal card and board games. Make new friends and catch up with neighbors.

For more information email: 200rector@bpca.ny.gov.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 2:45pm – 3:15pm

Time to get moving! Stretch out those little legs and have fun kicking, running, and learning the soccer basics with an emphasis on fun.  Meet new friends while going through simple drills focusing on coordination and movement.

For children ages 3-4. Closed toes shoes required.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:15pm – 3:45pm

An introduction to organic gardening for children 3-5 years old with accompanying adults. A garden themed storytime is followed by activities like watering, searching for butterflies and bees, and planting. A great way to introduce your preschooler to the joys of BPC gardening!

*Space is limited.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Cost: $210

Classes designed for children to experience chess at their level: Beginners (Pawns) for kids to learn how the pieces move, intermediate (Knights) for kids who know how the pieces move (this class introduces strategy and tactics for playing with all of the pieces at all stages of the game-opening, middle and end), and advanced (Rooks) for kids with match experience.

PAWNS (Beginners / 5-7 YRS) 3:30-4PM
KNIGHTS (Intermediates / 7 YRS & UP) 4:10-4:50PM
ROOKS (Advanced / 8 YRS & UP) 5:00-6:00PM

14 Sessions, $210. Registration required, email registration@bpca.ny.gov

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:30pm – 4:15pm

Kickstart your afternoon with soccer! Learn the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting and overall gameplay. Meet new friends while engaging in games and drills focused on balance, coordination, movement, and awareness. Closed-toe shoes required.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Discover the fun and rewards of gardening with other children.  Enjoy planting flowers, vegetables and herbs, watering, weeding, and composting. Learn BPC Parks’ green practices first-hand.

Cycle A: 5/7 – 6/25
Cycle B: 7/2 – 8/27
Cycle C: 9/3 – 10/29

Fee: $120 per cycle. For ages 6-10.

Registration is required. Please call 212-267-9700 or email registration@bpcparks.org to register.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Fall in BPC is a fascinating time for naturalists! While the season is most known for the changing colors of leaves, we can also observe the full life-cycle of migratory monarch butterflies, the southward journey of hummingbirds and wood warblers, and our neighboring Hudson River’s fish returning to the Atlantic before winter. Participants will try their hand at bird watching, fishing, and raising butterflies. For ages 7 to 10.
No program on 10/14.

6 SESSIONS, $90

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 4:10pm – 4:50pm
Cost: 210

Classes designed for children to experience chess at their level: Beginners (Pawns) for kids to learn how the pieces move, intermediate (Knights) for kids who know how the pieces move (this class introduces strategy and tactics for playing with all of the pieces at all stages of the game-opening, middle and end), and advanced (Rooks) for kids with match experience.

PAWNS (Beginners / 5-7 YRS) 3:30-4PM
KNIGHTS (Intermediates / 7 YRS & UP) 4:10-4:50PM
ROOKS (Advanced / 8 YRS & UP) 5:00-6:00PM

14 Sessions, $210. Registration required, email registration@bpca.ny.gov

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 4:30pm – 5:15pm

Kickstart your afternoon with soccer! Learn the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting and overall gameplay. Meet new friends while engaging in games and drills focused on balance, coordination, movement, and awareness. Closed-toe shoes required.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Cost: 210

Classes designed for children to experience chess at their level: Beginners (Pawns) for kids to learn how the pieces move, intermediate (Knights) for kids who know how the pieces move (this class introduces strategy and tactics for playing with all of the pieces at all stages of the game-opening, middle and end), and advanced (Rooks) for kids with match experience.

PAWNS (Beginners / 5-7 YRS) 3:30-4PM
KNIGHTS (Intermediates / 7 YRS & UP) 4:10-4:50PM
ROOKS (Advanced / 8 YRS & UP) 5:00-6:00PM

14 Sessions, $210. Registration required, email registration@bpca.ny.gov

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 10:00am – 11:30pm

Play is the cornerstone of early childhood development. Meet other toddlers, parents, and caregivers for interactive play on a grassy lawn. Sing, dance, shake, and hear stories too! Carefully selected play equipment and toys are provided – plus water play!

No Programs on 5/27, 9/02, 10/14.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 10:45am

Our fantastic roster of Stories & Songs performers lead rocking story times and sing-a-longs!

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm

Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of Hudson River and New York Harbor. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of Wagner Park’s verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Directed by Church Street School for Music and Art, the BPC Chorus is open to all adults who love to sing. Learn a mix of contemporary and classic songs, and perform at community events throughout the year.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of the Hudson River and New York Harbor. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of Wagner Park’s verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: South Cove Park
Time: 2:30pm – 4:30pm

Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike both long and short poses for participants to draw. Artists/educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique.  All drawing materials are supplied.

This class takes place in South Cove near Battery Place & Second Place and is for adult participants (age 18 and up).