-
ADULT ZUMBA
- 10:30am - 11:30am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
Time: 10:30am – 11:30amExercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun.
-
BLITZ CHESS & BACKGAMMON
- 12:30pm - 1:30pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park House
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pmA lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
-
YOUNG SPROUTS GARDENING
- 2:30pm - 3:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 2:30pm – 3:00pmA wonderful opportunity for little gardeners and their accompanying adults to get a bug’s-eye-view of the world! Join us as we read stories about the life within our garden beds and then head into the Children’s Garden to water, dig, and admire the plants and flowers all around us! Together, we will observe the changing seasons and learn about the pollinators and other insects who help our plants thrive. Gardening is a great introduction to teaching us how to care for the environment.
-
SENIOR DROP-IN & MAH JONGG FOR ADULTS
- 2:30pm - 4:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pmDrop by the Community Room and join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, and informal card and board games. Make new friends and catch up with neighbors.
Adults of all ages are welcome to play Mah Jongg. Some Mah Jongg cards will be available, or bring your own. For more information email: 200rector@bpca.ny.gov. -
CHILDREN’S SOCCER (Ages 3-5)
- 3:00pm - 3:30pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:00pm – 3:30pmKickstart your afternoon with soccer! Practice the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Meet new friends while engaging in skill-building sessions focused on balance, coordination, movement and awareness. Closed-toe shoes required.
-
CHILDREN’S GARDENING CLUB
- 3:15pm - 4:45pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:15pm – 4:45pmDiscover the fun and rewards of tending a garden. Plant annuals and native perennials, and take part in watering, weeding, composting, and other green gardening practices. Learn how our resilient garden provides food for pollinating insects and birds. Fun nature studies and art projects will augment the program. For children who love nature and like to get dirty!
FOR AGES 6-10, SPACE IS LIMITED. Registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov -
DROP-IN CHESS
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pmPlay 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).
-
CHILDREN’S SOCCER (Ages 6-10)
- 3:45pm - 4:30pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:45pm – 4:30pmKickstart your afternoon with soccer! Practice the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Meet new friends while engaging in skill-building sessions focused on balance, coordination, movement and awareness. Closed-toe shoes required.
-
41st BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Wagner Park
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pmBattery Dance Festival, New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival, returns this summer with live performances at Wagner Park. The Festival will feature international companies from Singapore, Canada, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, India, and Tahiti, as well as some of the best New York City has to offer. If you can’t attend the Festival in person, tune into the free livestream for our audiences around the world. Celebrate the joy of dance this summer in Battery Park City!
Presented by Battery Dance in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.
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FIGURE AL FRESCO
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rector Park East
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pmThis BPC park offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
-
ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Wagner Park
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pmJoin our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
-
WEDNESDAY ART IN TEARDROP
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Teardrop Park
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pmExplore the unique environment of Teardrop Park while creating dynamic art. Art teachers lead individual and group projects using clay, collage, paint and more. Referencing our Zero Waste Initiative, projects with a focus on recycled, upcycled, and reused materials will inspire artists to care for our world in creative ways! Art supplies provided. Dress for a mess! For ages 5 and up.
-
SUNSET YOGA
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park House
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pmNamaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
-
Total Body Boxing Workout
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Community Center
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pmDevelop 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.
-
41st BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Wagner Park
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pmBattery Dance Festival, New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival, returns this summer with live performances at Wagner Park. The Festival will feature international companies from Singapore, Canada, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, India, and Tahiti, as well as some of the best New York City has to offer. If you can’t attend the Festival in person, tune into the free livestream for our audiences around the world. Celebrate the joy of dance this summer in Battery Park City!
Presented by Battery Dance in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.
-
PRESCHOOL ART
- 10:30am - 12:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park House
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pmVery young artists are introduced to paper, clay, paint and everyday recyclable materials, transforming them into masterpieces of creativity and delight. Age appropriate projects presented by an art teacher. Materials provided. Dress for a mess!
-
ART+GAMES
- 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pmLet 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. -
THURSDAY ART IN ROCKEFELLER
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park House
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pmLet your inner artist shine! Join other school-age children for art by the Park House. Art teachers lead individual and group projects using clay, collage, paint and more. Referencing our Zero Waste Initiative, projects with a focus on recycled, upcycled, and reused materials will inspire artists to care for our world in creative ways! Art supplies provided. Dress for a mess! For ages 5 and up.
-
41st BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Wagner Park
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pmBattery Dance Festival, New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival, returns this summer with live performances at Wagner Park. The Festival will feature international companies from Singapore, Canada, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, India, and Tahiti, as well as some of the best New York City has to offer. If you can’t attend the Festival in person, tune into the free livestream for our audiences around the world. Celebrate the joy of dance this summer in Battery Park City!
Presented by Battery Dance in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.
-
TAI CHI
- 8:30am - 9:30am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Esplanade Plaza
Time: 8:30am – 9:30amImprove 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 5/27, 7/1, 9/2, and 10/7
-
41st BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Wagner Park
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pmBattery Dance Festival, New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival, returns this summer with live performances at Wagner Park. The Festival will feature international companies from Singapore, Canada, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, India, and Tahiti, as well as some of the best New York City has to offer. If you can’t attend the Festival in person, tune into the free livestream for our audiences around the world. Celebrate the joy of dance this summer in Battery Park City!
Presented by Battery Dance in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.
-
DRAWING IN THE PARK
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cancelled
Location: South Cove Park
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pmPaint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. No program 5/28, 6/18, 7/2, 9/3,10/8.
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MORNING MEDITATION
- 9:30am - 10:00am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Lily Pond
Time: 9:30am – 10:00amStart 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 5/30, 6/20, 7/4, 9/5, and 10/10.
-
SENIOR GROUP EXERCISE
- 10:30am - 11:30am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
Time: 10:30am – 11:30amStrengthen the whole body from warm-up to cool-down with various fun exercises. The instructor will lead you in rhythmic movement and aerobics, balance and coordination exercises, as well as strength training. Come join the group and workout to great music! No program on 5/30, 6/20, 7/4, 9/5, and 10/10.
-
STORYTIME AT THE PARK HOUSE
- 10:30am - 11:00am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park House
Time: 10:30am – 11:00amChildren learn to reflect through the experience of stories. Join us as we explore excellent works of illustrated children’s literature that bring us together in the here and now. Singing and dancing included! No program on 9/5, and 10/10.
-
CHILDREN’S BASKETBALL (Ages 3-5)
- 3:00pm - 3:30pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park Basketball Court
Time: 3:00pm – 3:30pmDevelop your coordination and balance, practice your dribbling, refine your jump shot, and play! Practice the basics of basketball with fun and challenging games on adjustable height hoops with drills for all levels. Closed-toe shoes required. No program on 5/30, 6/20, 7/4, 9/5.
-
CHILDREN’S BASKETBALL (Ages 6-10)
- 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Cancelled
Location: Rockefeller Park Basketball Court
Time: 3:45pm – 4:30pmDevelop your coordination and balance, practice your dribbling, refine your jump shot, and play! Practice the basics of basketball with fun and challenging games on adjustable height hoops with drills for all levels. Closed-toe shoes required. No program on 5/30, 6/20, 7/4, 9/5.
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BASKETBALL FOR CHILDREN - AGES 7 & OLDER
- 4:30pm - 5:15pm
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. -
Total Body Boxing Workout
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Community Center
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pmDevelop 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.
-
ADULT ZUMBA
- 10:30am - 11:30am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
Time: 10:30am – 11:30amExercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun.
-
ADULT ZUMBA
- 10:30am - 11:30am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
Time: 10:30am – 11:30amExercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun.
-
BLITZ CHESS & BACKGAMMON
- 12:30pm - 1:30pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park House
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pmA lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
-
YOUNG SPROUTS GARDENING
- 2:30pm - 3:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 2:30pm – 3:00pmA wonderful opportunity for little gardeners and their accompanying adults to get a bug’s-eye-view of the world! Join us as we read stories about the life within our garden beds and then head into the Children’s Garden to water, dig, and admire the plants and flowers all around us! Together, we will observe the changing seasons and learn about the pollinators and other insects who help our plants thrive. Gardening is a great introduction to teaching us how to care for the environment.
-
SENIOR DROP-IN & MAH JONGG FOR ADULTS
- 2:30pm - 4:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pmDrop by the Community Room and join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, and informal card and board games. Make new friends and catch up with neighbors.
Adults of all ages are welcome to play Mah Jongg. Some Mah Jongg cards will be available, or bring your own. For more information email: 200rector@bpca.ny.gov. -
CHILDREN’S SOCCER (Ages 3-5)
- 3:00pm - 3:30pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:00pm – 3:30pmKickstart your afternoon with soccer! Practice the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Meet new friends while engaging in skill-building sessions focused on balance, coordination, movement and awareness. Closed-toe shoes required.
-
CHILDREN’S GARDENING CLUB
- 3:15pm - 4:45pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:15pm – 4:45pmDiscover the fun and rewards of tending a garden. Plant annuals and native perennials, and take part in watering, weeding, composting, and other green gardening practices. Learn how our resilient garden provides food for pollinating insects and birds. Fun nature studies and art projects will augment the program. For children who love nature and like to get dirty!
FOR AGES 6-10, SPACE IS LIMITED. Registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov -
DROP-IN CHESS
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pmPlay 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).
-
CHILDREN’S SOCCER (Ages 6-10)
- 3:45pm - 4:30pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:45pm – 4:30pmKickstart your afternoon with soccer! Practice the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Meet new friends while engaging in skill-building sessions focused on balance, coordination, movement and awareness. Closed-toe shoes required.
-
41st BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Wagner Park
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pmBattery Dance Festival, New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival, returns this summer with live performances at Wagner Park. The Festival will feature international companies from Singapore, Canada, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, India, and Tahiti, as well as some of the best New York City has to offer. If you can’t attend the Festival in person, tune into the free livestream for our audiences around the world. Celebrate the joy of dance this summer in Battery Park City!
Presented by Battery Dance in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.
-
FIGURE AL FRESCO
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rector Park East
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pmThis BPC park offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
-
ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Wagner Park
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pmJoin our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
-
WEDNESDAY ART IN TEARDROP
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Teardrop Park
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pmExplore the unique environment of Teardrop Park while creating dynamic art. Art teachers lead individual and group projects using clay, collage, paint and more. Referencing our Zero Waste Initiative, projects with a focus on recycled, upcycled, and reused materials will inspire artists to care for our world in creative ways! Art supplies provided. Dress for a mess! For ages 5 and up.
-
SUNSET YOGA
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park House
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pmNamaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
-
Total Body Boxing Workout
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Community Center
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pmDevelop 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.
-
41st BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Wagner Park
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pmBattery Dance Festival, New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival, returns this summer with live performances at Wagner Park. The Festival will feature international companies from Singapore, Canada, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, India, and Tahiti, as well as some of the best New York City has to offer. If you can’t attend the Festival in person, tune into the free livestream for our audiences around the world. Celebrate the joy of dance this summer in Battery Park City!
Presented by Battery Dance in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.
-
PRESCHOOL ART
- 10:30am - 12:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park House
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pmVery young artists are introduced to paper, clay, paint and everyday recyclable materials, transforming them into masterpieces of creativity and delight. Age appropriate projects presented by an art teacher. Materials provided. Dress for a mess!
-
ART+GAMES
- 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pmLet 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. -
THURSDAY ART IN ROCKEFELLER
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park House
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pmLet your inner artist shine! Join other school-age children for art by the Park House. Art teachers lead individual and group projects using clay, collage, paint and more. Referencing our Zero Waste Initiative, projects with a focus on recycled, upcycled, and reused materials will inspire artists to care for our world in creative ways! Art supplies provided. Dress for a mess! For ages 5 and up.
-
41st BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Wagner Park
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pmBattery Dance Festival, New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival, returns this summer with live performances at Wagner Park. The Festival will feature international companies from Singapore, Canada, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, India, and Tahiti, as well as some of the best New York City has to offer. If you can’t attend the Festival in person, tune into the free livestream for our audiences around the world. Celebrate the joy of dance this summer in Battery Park City!
Presented by Battery Dance in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.
-
TAI CHI
- 8:30am - 9:30am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Esplanade Plaza
Time: 8:30am – 9:30amImprove 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 5/27, 7/1, 9/2, and 10/7
-
41st BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Wagner Park
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pmBattery Dance Festival, New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival, returns this summer with live performances at Wagner Park. The Festival will feature international companies from Singapore, Canada, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, India, and Tahiti, as well as some of the best New York City has to offer. If you can’t attend the Festival in person, tune into the free livestream for our audiences around the world. Celebrate the joy of dance this summer in Battery Park City!
Presented by Battery Dance in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.
-
DRAWING IN THE PARK
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cancelled
Location: South Cove Park
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pmPaint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. No program 5/28, 6/18, 7/2, 9/3,10/8.
-
MORNING MEDITATION
- 9:30am - 10:00am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Lily Pond
Time: 9:30am – 10:00amStart 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 5/30, 6/20, 7/4, 9/5, and 10/10.
-
SENIOR GROUP EXERCISE
- 10:30am - 11:30am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
Time: 10:30am – 11:30amStrengthen the whole body from warm-up to cool-down with various fun exercises. The instructor will lead you in rhythmic movement and aerobics, balance and coordination exercises, as well as strength training. Come join the group and workout to great music! No program on 5/30, 6/20, 7/4, 9/5, and 10/10.
-
STORYTIME AT THE PARK HOUSE
- 10:30am - 11:00am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park House
Time: 10:30am – 11:00amChildren learn to reflect through the experience of stories. Join us as we explore excellent works of illustrated children’s literature that bring us together in the here and now. Singing and dancing included! No program on 9/5, and 10/10.
-
CHILDREN’S BASKETBALL (Ages 3-5)
- 3:00pm - 3:30pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park Basketball Court
Time: 3:00pm – 3:30pmDevelop your coordination and balance, practice your dribbling, refine your jump shot, and play! Practice the basics of basketball with fun and challenging games on adjustable height hoops with drills for all levels. Closed-toe shoes required. No program on 5/30, 6/20, 7/4, 9/5.
-
CHILDREN’S BASKETBALL (Ages 6-10)
- 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Cancelled
Location: Rockefeller Park Basketball Court
Time: 3:45pm – 4:30pmDevelop your coordination and balance, practice your dribbling, refine your jump shot, and play! Practice the basics of basketball with fun and challenging games on adjustable height hoops with drills for all levels. Closed-toe shoes required. No program on 5/30, 6/20, 7/4, 9/5.
-
BASKETBALL FOR CHILDREN - AGES 7 & OLDER
- 4:30pm - 5:15pm
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. -
Total Body Boxing Workout
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Community Center
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pmDevelop 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.
-
ADULT ZUMBA
- 10:30am - 11:30am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
Time: 10:30am – 11:30amExercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun.
-
ADULT ZUMBA
- 10:30am - 11:30am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
Time: 10:30am – 11:30amExercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun.
-
BLITZ CHESS & BACKGAMMON
- 12:30pm - 1:30pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park House
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pmA lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
-
YOUNG SPROUTS GARDENING
- 2:30pm - 3:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 2:30pm – 3:00pmA wonderful opportunity for little gardeners and their accompanying adults to get a bug’s-eye-view of the world! Join us as we read stories about the life within our garden beds and then head into the Children’s Garden to water, dig, and admire the plants and flowers all around us! Together, we will observe the changing seasons and learn about the pollinators and other insects who help our plants thrive. Gardening is a great introduction to teaching us how to care for the environment.
-
SENIOR DROP-IN & MAH JONGG FOR ADULTS
- 2:30pm - 4:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pmDrop by the Community Room and join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, and informal card and board games. Make new friends and catch up with neighbors.
Adults of all ages are welcome to play Mah Jongg. Some Mah Jongg cards will be available, or bring your own. For more information email: 200rector@bpca.ny.gov. -
CHILDREN’S SOCCER (Ages 3-5)
- 3:00pm - 3:30pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:00pm – 3:30pmKickstart your afternoon with soccer! Practice the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Meet new friends while engaging in skill-building sessions focused on balance, coordination, movement and awareness. Closed-toe shoes required.
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CHILDREN’S GARDENING CLUB
- 3:15pm - 4:45pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:15pm – 4:45pmDiscover the fun and rewards of tending a garden. Plant annuals and native perennials, and take part in watering, weeding, composting, and other green gardening practices. Learn how our resilient garden provides food for pollinating insects and birds. Fun nature studies and art projects will augment the program. For children who love nature and like to get dirty!
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DROP-IN CHESS
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pmPlay 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).
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CHILDREN’S SOCCER (Ages 6-10)
- 3:45pm - 4:30pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:45pm – 4:30pmKickstart your afternoon with soccer! Practice the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Meet new friends while engaging in skill-building sessions focused on balance, coordination, movement and awareness. Closed-toe shoes required.
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41st BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Wagner Park
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pmBattery Dance Festival, New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival, returns this summer with live performances at Wagner Park. The Festival will feature international companies from Singapore, Canada, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, India, and Tahiti, as well as some of the best New York City has to offer. If you can’t attend the Festival in person, tune into the free livestream for our audiences around the world. Celebrate the joy of dance this summer in Battery Park City!
Presented by Battery Dance in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.
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FIGURE AL FRESCO
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rector Park East
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pmThis BPC park offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Wagner Park
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pmJoin our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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WEDNESDAY ART IN TEARDROP
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Teardrop Park
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pmExplore the unique environment of Teardrop Park while creating dynamic art. Art teachers lead individual and group projects using clay, collage, paint and more. Referencing our Zero Waste Initiative, projects with a focus on recycled, upcycled, and reused materials will inspire artists to care for our world in creative ways! Art supplies provided. Dress for a mess! For ages 5 and up.
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SUNSET YOGA
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park House
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pmNamaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
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Total Body Boxing Workout
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Community Center
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pmDevelop 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.
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41st BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Wagner Park
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pmBattery Dance Festival, New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival, returns this summer with live performances at Wagner Park. The Festival will feature international companies from Singapore, Canada, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, India, and Tahiti, as well as some of the best New York City has to offer. If you can’t attend the Festival in person, tune into the free livestream for our audiences around the world. Celebrate the joy of dance this summer in Battery Park City!
Presented by Battery Dance in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.
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PRESCHOOL ART
- 10:30am - 12:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park House
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pmVery young artists are introduced to paper, clay, paint and everyday recyclable materials, transforming them into masterpieces of creativity and delight. Age appropriate projects presented by an art teacher. Materials provided. Dress for a mess!
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ART+GAMES
- 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pmLet 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!
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THURSDAY ART IN ROCKEFELLER
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park House
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pmLet your inner artist shine! Join other school-age children for art by the Park House. Art teachers lead individual and group projects using clay, collage, paint and more. Referencing our Zero Waste Initiative, projects with a focus on recycled, upcycled, and reused materials will inspire artists to care for our world in creative ways! Art supplies provided. Dress for a mess! For ages 5 and up.
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41st BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Wagner Park
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pmBattery Dance Festival, New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival, returns this summer with live performances at Wagner Park. The Festival will feature international companies from Singapore, Canada, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, India, and Tahiti, as well as some of the best New York City has to offer. If you can’t attend the Festival in person, tune into the free livestream for our audiences around the world. Celebrate the joy of dance this summer in Battery Park City!
Presented by Battery Dance in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.
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TAI CHI
- 8:30am - 9:30am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Esplanade Plaza
Time: 8:30am – 9:30amImprove 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 5/27, 7/1, 9/2, and 10/7
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41st BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Wagner Park
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pmBattery Dance Festival, New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival, returns this summer with live performances at Wagner Park. The Festival will feature international companies from Singapore, Canada, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, India, and Tahiti, as well as some of the best New York City has to offer. If you can’t attend the Festival in person, tune into the free livestream for our audiences around the world. Celebrate the joy of dance this summer in Battery Park City!
Presented by Battery Dance in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.
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DRAWING IN THE PARK
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cancelled
Location: South Cove Park
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pmPaint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. No program 5/28, 6/18, 7/2, 9/3,10/8.
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MORNING MEDITATION
- 9:30am - 10:00am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Lily Pond
Time: 9:30am – 10:00amStart 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 5/30, 6/20, 7/4, 9/5, and 10/10.
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SENIOR GROUP EXERCISE
- 10:30am - 11:30am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
Time: 10:30am – 11:30amStrengthen the whole body from warm-up to cool-down with various fun exercises. The instructor will lead you in rhythmic movement and aerobics, balance and coordination exercises, as well as strength training. Come join the group and workout to great music! No program on 5/30, 6/20, 7/4, 9/5, and 10/10.
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STORYTIME AT THE PARK HOUSE
- 10:30am - 11:00am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park House
Time: 10:30am – 11:00amChildren learn to reflect through the experience of stories. Join us as we explore excellent works of illustrated children’s literature that bring us together in the here and now. Singing and dancing included! No program on 9/5, and 10/10.
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CHILDREN’S BASKETBALL (Ages 3-5)
- 3:00pm - 3:30pm
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Rockefeller Park Basketball Court
Time: 3:00pm – 3:30pmDevelop your coordination and balance, practice your dribbling, refine your jump shot, and play! Practice the basics of basketball with fun and challenging games on adjustable height hoops with drills for all levels. Closed-toe shoes required. No program on 5/30, 6/20, 7/4, 9/5.
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CHILDREN’S BASKETBALL (Ages 6-10)
- 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Cancelled
Location: Rockefeller Park Basketball Court
Time: 3:45pm – 4:30pmDevelop your coordination and balance, practice your dribbling, refine your jump shot, and play! Practice the basics of basketball with fun and challenging games on adjustable height hoops with drills for all levels. Closed-toe shoes required. No program on 5/30, 6/20, 7/4, 9/5.
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BASKETBALL FOR CHILDREN - AGES 7 & OLDER
- 4:30pm - 5:15pm
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.
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Total Body Boxing Workout
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Community Center
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pmDevelop 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.
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ADULT ZUMBA
- 10:30am - 11:30am
This event will occur as scheduled.
Location: Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
Time: 10:30am – 11:30amExercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun.