*Updated Thursday, April 17, 2008

SUNSET SINGING CIRLCE CANCELLED TODAY

The Sunset Singing Circle in Wagner Park has been

cancelled due to rain. Come sing next week!

ROCKEFELLER PARK PLAYGROUND OPEN

The playground repairs are complete and the park is now open.

BPCPC FIGHTS GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
Download this PDF Document to read all about how BPCPC is fighting
global climate change.

PROCESSING FEE FOR LARGE EVENTS

As of March 2007 BPCPC is charging an administrative fee of $ 250.00 to

process special/ large events. This non- refundable fee will become part of the

permit fee if the permit is granted.

BIKE RACKS IN PARK ARE FOR TEMPORARY, DAILY USE
Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP) have begun enforcing the daily use policy regarding
bicycle racks in BPC.  Park users are encouraged to ride bikes and utilize the racks.

However, long-term storage of bikes is not permissible.

PEP will begin cutting locks and removing bikes that are left long-term at bike racks.

If you discover your bike missing, contact PEP at 212-417-3100.

COMMUNITY CENTER AT STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL

Complete information can be found by visiting http://www.ccshs.org.

SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS

IN BATTERY PARK CITY

Treat yourself to the rejuvinating effects of public art, landscape architecture and
the gorgeous colors of Battery Park City's open space and gardens year-round.
The best place to be in Summer is outdoors in the park.

   

(Rector Gate)                               (Irish Hunger Memorial)

(NYC Police Memorial)                            

COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS
The Community Center at Stuyvesant High is open to the public evenings and
weekends when school is not in session. Because the school's community
and the Community Center's members share Stuyvesant's beautiful facilities
certain regulations apply. For complete membership and program information,
please visit www.communitycenteratstuyvesanthighschool.org.

 THE COMMUNITY CENTER POOL IS NOW OPEN!

PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ELEVATORS (For Wheelchair Accessibility)
· The Wagner Pavilion Elevator is IN service due to flooding.
· The Tribeca Bridge Elevators are IN service.
· The Rector Bridge Elevators are OUT of service at this time.
  Crosswalks are available south at West Thames and north at Albany.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Battery Park City Parks Conservancy
2 South End Avenue
New York, New York 10280
Phone: 212.267.9700
Fax: 212.267.9707
Email: info@bpcparks.org
Jim Cavanaugh, President
Tessa Huxley, Executive Director
Vince McGowan, Assistant Director

BATTERY PARK CITY ORGANIZATIONS/SITES:
· Battery Park City Authority
· World Financial Center Arts & Events Program
· Battery Park City Online (Community Forum)
· Battery Park City Dog Association

LOWER MANHATTAN ORGANIZATIONS/SITES:
· The Battery Conservancy (for Historic Battery Park)
· Hudson River Park Trust
· Community Board #1
· Alliance for Downtown New York ("Downtown Alliance")
· Lower Manhattan Development Corporation
· LowerManhattan.info

CITY AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS/SITES:
· City of New York/Parks and Recreation
· New York City Department of Environmental Protection
· New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
· New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

RESOURCES FOR SUSTAINABLE HORTICULTURE AND GARDENING:
· The Soil Food Web
· American Community Gardening Assocation