JUNIOR ANGLERS CLUB
200 Rector Place 200 Rector Place is between Albany & Rector by the West Thames Park (near highway), New YorkWeek of Events
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
KINDIE ROCK: LOU GALLO
KINDIE ROCK: LOU GALLO
Our fantastic roster of Stories & Songs performers lead families with little ones in rocking sing-a-longs!
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.
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.
SILENT DISCO PRIDE PARTY
SILENT DISCO PRIDE PARTY
Celebrate Pride Month with a silent disco dance party featuring Gotham Cheer and queer DJ’s from QuietEvents. Breathtaking sunset views and Lady Liberty will serve as our backdrop as we dance to the hottest beats pumped through light-up headphones. Headphones are free; ID is required.
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.
SUNSET SINGING CIRCLE
SUNSET SINGING CIRCLE
Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun over the Hudson. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crooner, the singing circle is perfect for mellow melodies and healthy harmonizing.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Juneteenth, or Emancipation Day, originated in 1865 in Galveston, Texas. Battery Park City’s 7th annual Juneteenth Celebration offers fun and history, art and music. The Federation of Black Cowboys share history, horsemanship and riding. Paint your own Juneteenth flag and make a bandana with bright West African print fabric. Meet Glori B, a Brooklyn watercolorist who captures the African-American West in her art. Western-style or Juneteenth dress is optional! Bring a blanket and dinner basket!”
RIVER TO RIVER: WEST AFRICAN CONCERT WITH NATU CAMARA
RIVER TO RIVER: WEST AFRICAN CONCERT WITH NATU CAMARA
The closing concert of LMCC's River to River Festival continues the Juneteenth Celebration with Guinean musician and activist Natu Camara and her vibrant band. Her uplifting message, inspired by her beloved home, is wrapped in a blend of afro-rock and soul. "Get your comfortable shoes on my New Yorkers, we are going to sing and dance together by the river!" - Natu Camara