PRESS ROOM Archive

2023

CityParks Play

Golf program offers free lessons for young New Yorkers (March 29)– CBS News
Run the TCS New York City Marathon for City Parks Foundation! (March 5) – Harlem World
8 Family Health and Fitness Tips for 2023 (January 11) – New York Metro Parents

 

CityParks Learn

Hungry for Change (April 1) – Junior Scholastic

SummerStage

Music Industry Moves (March 22) – Variety

City Parks Foundation Unveils Foundation Dinner & Concert Benefit Honorees (March 22) – Pollstar

Grandmaster Flash, Tanya Tucker & More to Headline SummerStage 2023 (April 25) – Billboard

Tanya Tucker, Juanes, Regina Spektor, Many More to Perform at New York’s SummerStage 2023 (April 25) – Variety

SummerStage is bringing more than 80 free concerts to NYC parks this year (April 25) – Gothamist

City Parks Foundation SummerStage Announces 2023 Season With Tanya Tucker, Jason Moran, Kool & The Gang And More (April 25) – Pollstar

City Parks Foundation announces lineup for 2023 SummerStage series (April 25) – WBGO

SUMMERSTAGE ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR ITS 2023 SEASON OF PERFORMANCES (April 25) – ALL ARTS

Summerstage 2023 Lineup (April 25) – DoNYC

SummerStage 2023 free show lineup (April 25) – Brooklyn Vegan

MIKE announces free 2023 Young World fest ft Noname, Georgia Anne Muldrow, 454, more (April 25) – Brooklyn Vegan

It’s Gonna Be a Capital Summer in NYC, Y’all (April 25) – HITS

SummerStage’s 2023 Programming Puts Hip-Hop Front and Center (April 25) – NYLON

The Cool SummerStage 2023 Season Is Back, And It’s All In Harlem, You Going? (April 25) – Harlem World Magazine

Tanya Tucker, Juanes, Regina Spektor, Many More to Perform at New York’s SummerStage 2023 (April 25) – New York Folk

MIKE Taps Noname, Georgia Anne Muldrow for Free Young World III Festival (April 25) – Okayplayer

SummerStage 2023 Concerts Announced: What To Know (April 25) – Patch

NYC’s SummerStage concert series just released its official line-up (April 25) – Time Out

CITYPARKS SHOWS: SWEDISH COTTAGE MARIONETTE THEATRE & PUPPETMOBILE

CITYPARKS BUILD

A Guide to New York City Volunteering (January 25) – New York Family

Earth Day with Partnerships for Parks: Invest in Our Planet (April 22) – ESG Talks on Apple Podcasts

CityParks Play

Adventurous childhood play may buffer against anxiety and depression: study (June 28) – Fox News

City Parks Foundation announces return of free sports programs for seniors in Queens (May 12) – QNS

Lacoste Junior Tennis Academy returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park (May 11) – QNS

City Parks Foundation expanding popular senior fitness program to the Rockaways (March 21) – QNS

Let kids play outside to beat pandemic blues (February 21) – NY Daily News

CityParks Learn

Innovative program connects young girls with nature (July 30) – NY1

City Parks’ Free Summer Programs for Children Teach Fishing, Gardening, Science and More (June 21) – Brooklyn Reader

‘Green Girls’ gives Brooklyn students chance to explore nature and a future in STEM (June 14) – Brooklyn Paper

Green Girls Empowered By ING teaches young women in NYC how to protect the environment (April 22) – CBS

Green Girls Empowered by ING is inspiring future scientists (April 22) – PIX11

6 Ways You Can Keep New York City Green This Earth Day and Beyond (April 21) – Gotham Gazette

‘Green Girls’ Take on Climate Change (February 23) – NextCity

SummerStage

New York’s SummerStage Reflects on First ‘Korea Gayoje’ K-Pop Concert (July 14) – Billboard

Goings on about town (July 11) – The New Yorker

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage offers free dance classes this summer (July 7) – AMNY

Dance Calendar July 2022 (July 7) – Amsterdam News

BK Reader’s Guide to this Year’s SummerStage Events (July 1) – BK Reader

Agenda de eventos: qué hacer este fin de semana (June 9) – El Diario

SummerStage is back in full force (June 7) – NY1

SummerStage 2022 Brings Latin Culture to NYC Parks ( June 5) – New York Latin Culture Magazine

Summer in the city: NYC’s 10 best music, food, and film festivals of 2022 (May 28) – NY Post

2022 Summer Feature (May 27) – NY1

20 Actually Cool Things to Do in NYC This Summer (May 23) – Thrillist

NYC’s best summer music festivals of 2022 (May 5) – Time Out NY

New York City’s SummerStage Details 2022 Season (April 26) – Relix

SummerStage 2022 free show lineup (April 26) – Brooklyn Vegan

SummerStage Announces its 2022 Lineup and Season Highlights (April 26) – All Arts

Regresa el festival SummerStage con docenas de espectáculos gratuitos a NYC (April 26) – Telemundo

New York’s SummerStage Announces 2022 Season Lineup: George Clinton, Herbie Hancock, Waxahatchee, More (April 26) – Variety

NYC SummerStage to Make Full Return with Dozens of Free Shows (April 26) – NBC

NYC’s SummerStage concert series just released its official line-up (April 26) – Time Out New York

SummerStage 2022 bringing 90 free and benefit shows across NYC this summer (April 26) – Gothamist

‘Summer of Soul’ Returns to Marcus Garvey Park for Juneteenth Screening (EXCLUSIVE) (March 16) – Variety

CITYPARKS SHOWS: SWEDISH COTTAGE MARIONETTE THEATRE & PUPPETMOBILE

Best Theater for Kids: 12 Shows in NYC for Families in Summer 2022 (June 30) – Mommy Poppins

Things to Do with Kids in NYC this Weekend (July 13) – NY Metro Parents

NYT Weekend Roundup (May 27) – New York Times

Free puppet show hits the road in three languages (May 5) – Queens Chronicle

City Parks Foundation’s PuppetMobile Returns for the summer season in May (April 9) – AMNY

A troupe of puppets is traveling across NYC this season (April 8) – Time Out New York

Central Park’s famous puppet theater is reopening next week! (February 11) – Time Out New York

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre Reopens February 18 with WAKE UP, DAISY (February 3) – Broadway World

City Parks Foundation

2021 Notables in Nonprofit and Philanthropy: Heather Lubov – Crain’s

CityParks Play

One-on-one with tennis icon Billie Jean King (Sept 7) – NY1

Free golf lessons in Far Rockaway attract Queens youngsters (Aug 16) – NY1

New York Sports and Beyond (May 23) – ESPN New York

SummerStage

How SummerStage transformed from a local festival to a global phenomenon (Dec 2) – AMNY

SummerStage, NYC Outdoor Performing Arts Festival, Continues Free Programming This Month (Sept 27) – Forbes

How Summer Music Festivals are reopening in New York City during COVID-19 (May 5) – All Arts

SummerStage returning to NYC parks this year, first show announced (April 12) – Brooklyn Vegan

New York City’s Central Park SummerStage Announces 2021 Return With Dawes, Erin Rae (April 12)– Live for Live Music

Summerstage Performances to return to Central Park this summer (April 12)– NBC New York

SummerStage will be back with in-person concerts this summer! (April 12) – Time Out New York

SummerStage NYC Announces Return of In-Person Performances This Summer (April 12) – Relix

New York’s SummerStage Announces Return to In-Person Concerts This Summer (April 12) – Variety

Ms. Pat, founder of VP Records, is ready to talk about her journey (March 18) – Time Out New York

SummerStage celebrates Women’s History Month with special livestream performances (March 10) – 6sqft

SummerStage hosts special livestream performances in honor of Women’s History Month (March 4) – AMNY

SummerStage Anywhere gears up for a month of awesome female-led virtual performances for Women’s History Month (March 4) – Time Out New York

SummerStage Anywhere RODNEY KING Conversation (February 17)– Bronx Net

CityParks Build

New York City Parks Are Fertile Ground for Volunteers During Covid-19 (May 11) – Wall Street Journal

Partnerships For Parks Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary (January 27) – Bronx Daily

GREEN / ARTS LIVE NYC

City Parks Foundation helps bring programming back to NYC parks with several grants (Aug 12) – AMNY

NYC Green Fund

Environmental groups team up to expand and maintain city’s rain gardens (July 26) – NY1

City Parks Foundation

Reopen NYC: Annual SummerStage Jubilee goes virtual amid coronavirus pandemic (Sept. 18) – ABC7NY

New York’s SummerStage Shines Remotely With Anywhere Series, Star-Studded Jubilee (Sept. 17)– Pollstar

Sting, Norah Jones, Trey Anastasio, More to Perform at SummerStage Benefit Thursday (Sept. 17) – Variety

Fresh Air Open Spaces program expected to serve nearly 200 campers in Pelham Bay Park (July 28) – Bronx News 12

CityParks Learn

Group of girls, women show how adaptability can revive a youth program, as other programs shut down (April 28) – Pix 11

CityParks Play

City Parks Foundation Holds Online Auction (Sept. 6) – Baseline

Spectators Are Not Allowed at the U.S. Open. Except These Lucky Few (Sept. 4) – The New York Times

SummerStage

5 Things to do this New Year’s Weekend (Dec. 31) – The New York Times

City Parks Foundation Keeps Up Free Music Programming During 2020 Season (Dec. 24) – Forbes

7 Things to Do This Weekend (August 6) – The New York Times

SummerStage Anywhere kicks off August programming with unique livestream performances and talks (August 4) – AM New York

What This Arts Festival Organizer Learned By Going Digital (August 3) – BizBash

Mala Rodríguez, Pabllo Vittar & Ibeyi to Take Part in Virtual SummerStage Festival (July 29) – Remezcla

SummerStage Anywhere to highlight different genres daily in ongoing summer lineup (July 6) – AM New York

SummerStage Anywhere to highlight different genres daily in ongoing summer lineup (July 6) – Bronx Times

Celebrate Juneteenth at these events across New York City (June 17) – AM New York

City Parks Foundation SummerStage Brings Juneteenth Celebration Online (June 17) – Newsweek

A guide to this year’s best Juneteenth events in NYC (June 17) – Time Out New York

An Online Dance Event Will Celebrate the 155th Anniversary of Juneteenth (June 17) – Billboard

SummerStage’s digital day of dance honoring Juneteenth (June 17) – Time Out New York

Racial Justice Resources (June 15) – Dance NYC

Seminars and Concerts and STEM, Oh My: Here Are Some Virtual (And In-Person) Events to Check Out This Weekend (June 11) – The Root

Here Are All the Livestreams & Virtual Concerts to Watch During the Coronavirus Crisis: Week of June 8 (June 11) – Billboard

The best things to do in NYC this weekend (June 11) – Time Out New York

The best things to do in NYC this week (June 8) – Time Out New York

SummerStage to bring shows online this coming June (May 29) – AM New York

SummerStage Announces Weekly Digital Series (May 29) – Brooklyn Vegan

SummerStage Concert Series Goes Digital With Angelique Kidjo, LAMC and More (May 29) – Variety

SummerStage Anywhere’ Schedules Free Digital Performances All Summer Long (May 29) – Relix

CityParks Build

University Heights: Friends of Aqueduct Walk Partner with Photoville to Document History (Nov. 27) – Norwood News

Daisies in the Park (Oct. 30) – Queens Chronicle

Volunteer Organizations Clean Parks Across the City Amid Maintenance Budget Cuts (Oct. 17)– Spectrum News NY1

2020 Announcements

City Parks Foundation Launches Registration for first Green Girls Empowered by ING National Curriculum Training Course Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Anywhere Announces Live Stream Series Sponsored by AARP New York City Parks Foundation Announces SummerStage Jubilee: Songs and Stories Benefiting Free Programs in Parks Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Anywhere is thrilled to announce a live stream series with Amazon Music City Parks Foundation Announce ING as Multi-Year Title Sponsor of Green Girls Program

CITYPARKS PLAY

Here and Now with Associate Director of Sports Jonathan Gamburg and Track and Field Head Coach Grace Vixama (July 21) – ABC7NY’s Here and Now

ESPN Radio – Interview with Director of Sports Mike Silverman (August 2) – ESPN Radio

Adventure Races 8 Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C This Weekend (August 8) – New York Times

Golfing Phenoms (April 25) – Fox 5 WYNW

Free Golf Lessons Get Crown Heights Kids in the Swing of Things (July 15) – Brooklyn Reader

The Road Less Traveled: How a New York City Golf Program Led Two Girls to Augusta National (July 26) – Golf.com

Li Na’s Tennis Journey to Stretch from China to Hall of Fame (July 19) – Associated Press

Parques de la Ciudad Ofrecen Clínicas Deportivas Para Niños (July 22) – NY1 Noticias

What Do A Grand Slam Tennis Champion, Drug Overdose And A Healthcare App Have In Common? (August 30) – Forbes

Free Yoga Classes Offered to Bronx Residents (October 7) – News 12 Bronx

Battle of the Boroughs Hits Randall’s Island (August 8)– NBC

CityParks Learn

City Parks Foundation 30 Years (May 1)– Bronx Net TV

Van Cortlandt Park Becomes Outdoor Classroom as Students Examine Pond Water (May 14) – News 12 Bronx

Turning Fear Into Fascination: Seeds To Trees Putting Students Up Close Into Nature (May 16) – CBS New York

Green Girl Power Is on the Rise in East New York (June 19) – Brooklyn Reader

Green Girls Summer Program Empowers Girls in STEM and Environmental Care (August 5) – NowThis

OpEd: NYers Must Prioritize Educating Kids about the Climate Crisis (July 26) – City Limits

OpEd: To Combat Climate Change, Take Class Outside (November 7) – New York Daily News

Green Girls (November 16)– News 12 Bronx

CITYPARKS SHOWS: SUMMERSTAGE

NYC’s Best Summer Music Festivals of 2019 (April 30) – Time Out NY

SummerStage Will Have a New Feel This Season (April 23) – New York Times

New York’s SummerStage Concert Series Announces Lineup and Benefit Shows (April 23) – Billboard

Outdoor Summer Concerts in NYC, from SummerStage to Electric Zoo – AM New York

New York’s SummerStage Commits to Gender Equality in Concert Series (May 16) – Wall Street Journal

SummerStage Concert Season Returns To Central Park With Brand New Features For Fans (May 29) – CBS New York

SummerStage Concert Series to Debut New and Improved Central Park Venue (May 30) – New York Post

How A New Canopy Spurred Central Park SummerStage’s Overhaul (June 12)– Pollstar

Free Concerts in New York City Parks This Summer (June 18) – New York Times

SummerStage in Central Park Gets Makeover for Free Summer Shows (July 9) – ABC7NY

City Scenes: Free New York City Concerts (July 25) – NPR

10 Things You Absolutely Have to Do in NYC Before Summer Ends (August 21) – Time Out NY

This Labor Day, We Salute the (Arts) Workers (August 29) – New York Times

Guest Post: How Live Music & Multicultural Arts Helped New York Bounce Back (September 26) – Pollstar

CITYPARKS SHOWS: SWEDISH COTTAGE MARIONETTE THEATRE

How to Make the Most of Central Park – National Geographic

Yeti, Set, Snow! (November 8) – Time Out New York

7 Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C. This Weekend (February 14) – New York Times

January Events Calendar for Kids (November 8)– Time Out New York

Best Holiday Shows in New York City (November 12) – NYC Go

20 Best Holiday Events in NYC for Toddlers and Preschoolers (November 19) – Mommy Poppins

Agenda de Nueva York: Los Eventos que no te Puedes Perder (November 14) – El Diario

Best Holiday Shows for Kids and Families in NYC 2019 – Mommy Poppins

CITYPARKS BUILD

Immigrant Volunteers Win Award for Transforming Leif Ericson Park (April 9) – Brooklyn Reporter