Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of Wagner Park. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique.
Join BPCA horticulturists and pollinator expert Jay Holmes of the American Museum of Natural History to collect valuable data on the biodiversity of our parks. RSVP at registration@bpca.ny.gov.
Built by independent farms and food businesses, Down to Earth Markets provide local seasonal foods to ensure the health of our communities and environment. Family friendly activities will be offered throughout the season.
River Terrace will be closed to vehicle traffic from Murray Street to North End Avenue from 7AM-4PM on market days.
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.
An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has exploded in popularity. Enjoy casual, drop‑in pickleball at West Thames Park. Open play encourages rotating games, social fun, and friendly competition for players of all skill levels. First‑come, first‑serve.
Instructor led rhythmic movement and aerobics, balance and coordination exercises, strength training, and cool-down.
Calling all toddlers! Open play and story time with other young children and caregivers. Adults participate throughout the program.
Learn yoga exercises specifically suited for new parents and babies — newborns through crawling. Registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov
Practice the fundamentals of soccer with fun and challenging exercises, drills, and scrimmages for all skill levels.
Interactive music-making, storytelling, and more. For toddlers through preschool-aged children and accompanying adults.
Practice the fundamentals of soccer with fun and challenging exercises, drills, and scrimmages for all skill levels.
Little gardeners and their accompanying adults get a bug's-eye-view of the world! Participants will water, dig, and admire the plants and flowers all around us while observing nature.
Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion.
Develop your coordination and balance, practice your shooting, passing, and game play! Practice the basics of various sports with fun and challenging games with drills for all levels.
Take part in planting, watering, weeding, composting, and other green gardening practices. Learn about local pollinators, and plant life cycles, and create art in the garden! Please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov to register.
Develop your coordination and balance, practice your shooting, passing, and game play! Practice the basics of various sports with fun and challenging games with drills for all levels.
Stop by to meet your Community Construction Liaison and members of the North/West Battery Park City. Resiliency Project team, get your questions answered, and give us your feedback on the work underway.
Placed in a unique setting, a model will strike short and long poses for participants to sketch and draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, or bring your own.
