NYC Department of Parks & Recreation

The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, founded in 1870, governs over 5,000 public spaces throughout all five boroughs of New York City, including parks, beaches, playgrounds, and athletic fields. Their mission is to focus on the preservation and enrichment of NYC's green spaces while providing recreational services to promote physical and mental wellbeing in the diverse local community. The department's main office is located at The Arsenal, Central Park in Manhattan, with additional borough offices in every NYC borough.