PLAY AND STORY TIME AT THE PARK HOUSE
Rockefeller Park House River Terrace & Murray Street, New YorkJUNIOR ANGLERS CLUB
200 Rector Place 200 Rector Place is between Albany & Rector by the West Thames Park (near highway), New YorkWeek of Events
SENIOR GROUP EXERCISE
SENIOR GROUP EXERCISE
Strengthen 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!
PLAY AND STORY TIME AT THE PARK HOUSE
PLAY AND STORY TIME AT THE PARK HOUSE
Calling all toddlers! Play is the cornerstone of early childhood development, and playing together is a great way to build a community of young children and caregivers.
CREATIVE WRITING
CREATIVE WRITING
Co-presented with the Battery park City Library, join us for a weekly writing session led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Taking inspiration from life events, participants will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov.
CHILDREN’S WIFFLE BALL (Ages 3-5)
CHILDREN’S WIFFLE BALL (Ages 3-5)
Develop your coordination and balance, practice your hitting, catching, and play ball! Practice the basics of baseball with fun and challenging games with drills for all levels. Closed-toe shoes required.
JUNIOR ANGLERS CLUB
JUNIOR ANGLERS CLUB
Explore the wondrous ecosystem of the Hudson River as young stewards of this valuable natural resource. Practice the skills required to operate a rod and reel and experience the thrill of catch-and-release fishing. Registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov
CHILDREN’S WIFFLE BALL (Ages 6-10)
CHILDREN’S WIFFLE BALL (Ages 6-10)
Develop your coordination and balance, practice your hitting, catching, and play ball! Practice the basics of baseball with fun and challenging games with drills for all levels. Closed-toe shoes required.
YOUNG SPROUTS GARDENING
YOUNG SPROUTS GARDENING
A 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!
ADULT ZUMBA
ADULT ZUMBA
Exercise 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.
SENIOR DROP-IN & MAH JONGG FOR ADULTS
SENIOR DROP-IN & MAH JONGG FOR ADULTS
Drop by the Community Room and join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. For more information email: 200rector@bpca.ny.gov
CHILDREN’S SOCCER (Ages 3-5)
CHILDREN’S SOCCER (Ages 3-5)
Kickstart 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
CHILDREN’S GARDENING CLUB
Discover 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. Registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov
DROP-IN CHESS
DROP-IN CHESS
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).
Children’s Soccer (Ages 6-10)
Children’s Soccer (Ages 6-10)
Kickstart 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.
ILLUMINATION SPRING SHOWCASE
ILLUMINATION SPRING SHOWCASE
Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind outdoor light festival with Illumination.nyc. Interact with light-based creations, dance to DJs under the stars, and catch a surprise performance or two, Silent Disco on 5/6. Click into the event for full details and to RSVP.
FIGURE AL FRESCO
FIGURE AL FRESCO
This 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.
ADULT CHORUS
ADULT CHORUS
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING
ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING
Join 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
WEDNESDAY ART IN TEARDROP
Explore the unique environment of Teardrop Park while creating dynamic art. Art teachers lead individual and group projects using clay, collage, paint and more. Dress for a mess! For ages 5 and up.
SUNSET YOGA
SUNSET YOGA
Namaste! 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.
ILLUMINATION SPRING SHOWCASE
ILLUMINATION SPRING SHOWCASE
Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind outdoor light festival with Illumination.nyc. Interact with light-based creations, dance to DJs under the stars, and catch a surprise performance or two, Silent Disco on 5/6. Click into the event for full details and to RSVP.
PICK UP PICKLEBALL
PICK UP PICKLEBALL
An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, and enhance brain function. Each Thursday the net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis. Permits are also available at bpca.ny.gov. No program 5/18, 6/15
PRESCHOOL ART
PRESCHOOL ART
Very young artists are introduced to paper, clay, paint and everyday recyclable materials, transforming them into masterpieces of creativity and delight. Dress for a mess!
THURSDAY ART IN ROCKEFELLER
THURSDAY ART IN ROCKEFELLER
Let 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. Dress for a mess! For ages 5 and up.
Contemporary Asian American Ballads
Contemporary Asian American Ballads
Spend evenings in Battery Park City listening to eclectic voices presented by Asian American Writers’ Workshop.
ILLUMINATION SPRING SHOWCASE
ILLUMINATION SPRING SHOWCASE
Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind outdoor light festival with Illumination.nyc. Interact with light-based creations, dance to DJs under the stars, and catch a surprise performance or two, Silent Disco on 5/6. Click into the event for full details and to RSVP.
TAI CHI
TAI CHI
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.
ADULT ZUMBA
ADULT ZUMBA
Exercise 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.
New York Art Lecture Series: MTA Arts and Design
New York Art Lecture Series: MTA Arts and Design
Join art historian and lecturer Sylvia Laudien-Meo for illustrated presentations & dynamic discussions at 200 Rector Place in a group setting or via Zoom.
ILLUMINATION SPRING SHOWCASE
ILLUMINATION SPRING SHOWCASE
Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind outdoor light festival with Illumination.nyc. Interact with light-based creations, dance to DJs under the stars, and catch a surprise performance or two, Silent Disco on 5/6. Click into the event for full details and to RSVP.
DRAWING IN THE PARK
DRAWING IN THE PARK
Paint 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.
I LOVE MY PARK DAY
I LOVE MY PARK DAY
Calling all Citizen Scientists! Download the iNaturalist free app to learn about the vast diversity of wildlife that call BPC home. Every observation contributes to documenting the biodiversity of Battery Park City. Stop by the information table for more details!
ILLUMINATION SPRING SHOWCASE
ILLUMINATION SPRING SHOWCASE
Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind outdoor light festival with Illumination.nyc. Interact with light-based creations, dance to DJs under the stars, and catch a surprise performance or two, Silent Disco on 5/6. Click into the event for full details and to RSVP.