Week 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!
FAMILY NATURE WALKS
FAMILY NATURE WALKS
Families with young nature-lovers are invited to explore and connect with plants and animals found in parks. Using magnifying glasses and binoculars will help us gain a new perspective, while short activities such as leaf-rubbings, clay fossil-making, and journaling help us create long-lasting bonds to nature. Drop-ins welcome
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.
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.
POETRY WALKS IN BPC
POETRY WALKS IN BPC
Calling all poetry enthusiasts! Join a walk exploring BPC’s unique poetic experience. Each week, we will find places where poetry appears in the parks’ urban/ natural setting. Read and discuss! A fun activity to celebrate our impressions will follow.
SUMMER BLOOD DRIVE
SUMMER BLOOD DRIVE
Help replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. The whole process takes less than an hour and one donation can save multiple lives! Sign up today at: nybloodcenter.org
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.
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.
RIVER & BLUES
RIVER & BLUES
EXPERIENCE WORLD-CLASS BLUES INSPIRED MUSIC AT A NEW LOCATION IN ROCKEFELLER PARK!
DOORS OPEN AT 6PM DJ SET, 7PM SHOW
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.
SUNSET JAM ON THE HUDSON
SUNSET JAM ON THE HUDSON
Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome!
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.
SATURDAY FAMILY WORKSHOP: CITY OF WATER DAY
SATURDAY FAMILY WORKSHOP: CITY OF WATER DAY
City of Water Day is a free harbor-wide celebration organized by the Waterfront Alliance and its partners to get people to, on, and in the water. Join us at this ideal Hudson-side setting to celebrate and learn about environmental stewardship and take part in an art project.