Events

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: 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: Rockefeller Park
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm

A lunch time program for passerby’s on their lunch break to play chess. Actually, not just chess…Blitz chess! Blitz chess is a form of speed chess played on a clock where each opponent gets 5 minutes. It is fast, furious and fun.

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: 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: 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: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem-solving, and strategic planning – plus it’s fun!

For ages 5 and up (adults welcome).

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: 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.

Cancelled

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 7:30pm

This evening’s performance has been CANCELLED due to inclement weather. Tomorrow evening’s performance (June 19) will proceed as scheduled.

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council co-presents with BPCA the site specific dance Premier: time is forever dividing itself toward innumerable futures. Conceived of by Pam Tanowitz and Sara Mearns, the performance explores past vs. present, natural vs. unnatural, and ballet vs. modern dance. Featuring an original score for French horns by Ted Hearne, the dance is performed by New York City Ballet and Pam Tanowitz Dance.

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: 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: 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).

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

Explore unique Teardrop Park while enjoying energetic lawn games and creating dynamic art. Artist educators lead individual and group creative projects using clay, collage, paint and more. Materials provided. Dress for a mess.

For ages 5 and up.

Cancelled

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. Immerse yourself in this meditative practice surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the bod and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels welcome. Please bring your own mat.

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: Rockefeller Park
Time: 7:30pm

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council co-presents with BPCA the site specific dance Premier: time is forever dividing itself toward innumerable futures. Conceived of by Pam Tanowitz and Sara Mearns, the performance explores past vs. present, natural vs. unnatural, and ballet vs. modern dance. Featuring an original score for French horns by Ted Hearne, the dance is performed by New York City Ballet and Pam Tanowitz Dance.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 8:00am – 9:00am

Rise and shine and begin your morning with an outdoor yoga class that will help align your chakras and invigorate your day. Instructors focus on movements meant to enhance posture alignment and increase flexibility and balance. All levels welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
No Program 7/4.

Time: 10:00am – 11:00am

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO REFINANCE A COMMUNITY CENTER AND FINANCE REPLACEMENTS THEREOF AND IMPROVEMENTS THERETO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Battery Park City Authority doing business as Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority (the “Authority”), will hold a public hearing on June 20, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., local time, at the office of the Authority  located at 200 Liberty Street, 24^th Floor, New York, New York, in compliance with the provisions of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) to receive comments related to the proposed issuance by the Authority under Section 145(a) of the Code of one or more series of qualified 501(c)(3) bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $37,000,000 (the “Bonds”). The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to (i) refinance the capital and related costs of (a) a community center comprising two condominium units in the Liberty Green and the Liberty Luxe Condominiums in Battery Park City located at 212 North End Avenue, New York, New York and (b) a building at 211 North End Avenue, New York, New York (collectively, the “Facility”) originally financed by proceeds of the Authority’s Senior Revenue Bonds, Series 2009B (the ”2009B Bonds”), and (ii) finance replacements of and improvements to portions of the Facility and resiliency improvements to the land at and adjacent to the Facility.

The Facility consists of an approximately 55,000 square foot facility which includes two pools, a gymnasium, a fitness center, an auditorium and multi-purpose classrooms for community-based activities and programs and cultural programs.  The Facility is owned by the Authority and managed by Asphalt Green, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation and an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, pursuant to a management services or similar agreement.

All interested individuals are invited to attend such hearing and to express their views regarding the Bonds and the Facility, orally and/or in writing. Should written comments be presented, three copies must be made available to Pamela Frederick, Chief Financial Officer, at the address provided below at or before the public hearing.

Any questions concerning the public hearing or comments on the Bonds and the Facility may be addressed to the Authority, c/o Ms. Pamela Frederick, Chief Financial Officer for the Authority, 200 Liberty Street, 24^th Floor, New York, New York, 10281 or by calling Ms. Pamela Frederick at 212-417-4239 on regular business days between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., local time, or sending a request for information to Ms. Pamela Frederick by facsimile at 212-417-4238.

Battery Park City Authority d/b/a/ Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority

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.

Cancelled

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: Community Center
Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Three courts are available for Badminton play for all levels. Shuttlecocks & rackets provided.

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: 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Enjoy this unique celebration of the summer solstice. Learn traditional Swedish folk dances from Barnklubben Elsa Rix and join in lively dance around the Midsummer pole. Make wreaths from beautiful flowers representing those in bloom on the solstice in Sweden. Enjoy a parade, children’s games, and Swedish delicacies. Traditional music by Paul Dahlin and fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. Dances led by Ross Sutter, a Scandinavian folklorist. Swedish Midsummer Festival is co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Sweden, New York.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Paint in watercolor, or use pastels, chalk, and charcoal to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants at all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Community Center
Time: 1:00pm – 5:30pm

Three courts are available for Badminton play for all levels. Shuttlecocks & rackets provided.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 9:45am – 10:15pm

Start your day by balancing your mind, body, and spirit during instructor guided meditation. This renowned practice lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.

No program on 5/27, 9/2, 10/14.

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.