65th Annual Frederick J. Todora Golf Tournament at Wykagyl Country Club

On Monday, October 17, New Rochelle Parks and Recreation Department will host the 65th Annual Frederick J. Todora Golf Tournament at Wykagyl Country Club. This annual event is held every fall to provide residents of New Rochelle the opportunity to play go...

19th Annual Snapper Fishing Derby

New Rochelle Parks and Recreation will host the 19th Annual Kids Snapper Fishing Derby at Hudson Park on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 9AM to noon. The event is presented in honor of founder and marina advocate, the late Robert A. Cerreta, and is spon...

Registration opens for new "Girls on the Run" program at Huguenot Park

“GIRLS ON THE RUN” isn’t just about girls, or running,  it is a social/emotional wellness program for girls in grades 3-5  (grades 6-8 spring 2023) that teaches life skills through dynamic, conversation base...

Animeca Sports Announces New Rochelle's First Adult Co-Ed Soccer Sports League

Animeca Sports is proud to announce a partnership with The Department of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation to host its first Adult Co-Ed Soccer League on Wednesdays from 7- 10pm at Flowers (City) Park in New Rochelle beginning on September 7th. 

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Summer Youth Employment Program Wraps Up

This summer, over 250 New Rochelle young people ages 14-24 took part in the New Rochelle Youth Bureau’s Summer Employment Program, working in recreation, office, maintenance, data entry, food and personal care fields. Four specialized “Learn and Earn” pro...

Lincoln Park Summer Classic Roundup

Parks and Rec just wrapped up the Lincoln Park Classic annual summer basketball league. This season featured 29 teams, with over 300 kids from the surrounding area participating. Over 100 games were played on the Lincoln Park Basketball Courts in just und...

HOPE’S STEAM Summer Program Visits Ward Acres Park

Thanks to an ARPA grant from the City of New Rochelle, HOPE’s STEAM Summer Program at Parkside Place enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of activities at Ward Acres Park on July 27. The field trip- coordinated by Deputy Mayor/District 5 Council Membe...

Klinic Basketball Camp & Tournament

Kash Productions, in association with Tristate Classic and New Rochelle's Department of Parks & Recreation presents The Klinic Basketball Camp and $50K Basketball Tournament, which will be held Saturday, August 6 at Lincoln Park, in ...

Lighted Boat Parade Showcases Long Island Sound, Boating Community

Join the boating community for some midsummer night festivities at the Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, July 30 beginning at 8:30pm (rain date: July 31). This annual event celebrates the City of New Rochelle’s beautiful waterfront and public parks.

Just af...

Open Play at Fosina Field Monday Nights Through August 15

Continuing the celebration of July as Parks and Recreation Month, residents are invited to enjoy open space on Fosina Field at Flowers City Park on Monday nights through mid- August. No reservations or fees are required- just bring your own ball or sports...

PIC*NIC Party in the Park Thursdays in July and August

Beginning Thursday July 14, New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District (NRBID) and the New Rochelle Public Library, (NRPL) have planned healthy summer fun on four (4) Thursday evenings in July and August.  

PIC*NIC Party...

July is Parks and Recreation Month

A month of activities celebrate July as “Parks and Recreation Month.”  For swimmers and bathers, Lincoln Park Pool has opened for the season. Hudson Park Beach is open daily through Labor Day- admission is free and with the Pa...

Pinebrook Tennis Center Reopens

The New Rochelle Department of Parks and Recreation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new and improved tennis courts at Pinebrook Tennis Center. After being closed for a year for renovations, Pinebrook Tennis Center now has:

• 8 brand-new Layko...

“Spark the Sound” Independence Day Fireworks by Grucci

Cap off your holiday weekend on Monday, July 4th with a viewing of the grand fireworks display at the New Rochelle waterfront. Produced and sponsored by the famous Grucci family, the City of New Rochelle’s annual “Spark the Sound&r...

"Summer in the City” Youth Bureau Fundraiser

The New Rochelle Youth Bureau invites you to their Fifth Annual Summer Employment Fundraiser, Summer in the City.  This fundraiser will be held at The VIP Country Club on Friday, June 17, 2022, starting at 7:00pm.  Join the Youth Bureau ...

Memorial Day Weekend Update from Parks and Recreation

With Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial kick-off for summer recreation, New Rochelle’s waterfront parks will be open to residents and visitors on weekends and holidays starting Saturday, May 28.

 Hudson Park Beach will be open weekends only be...

Children’s Fishing Derby Set for June

New Rochelle Parks and Recreation will hold their Annual Children’s Fishing Derby event at the Twin Lakes of Huguenot Park (in front of New Rochelle High School) on Saturday June 11th 2022 from 9am-11:30am. The free event is geared towards stude...

New Rochelle Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Planting

The City of New Rochelle observed Arbor Day by planting an oak tree at D’Onofrio Park, joined by fifth grade students from Jefferson School. New Rochelle is celebrating 30 years as a Tree City. The ceremony featured Deputy Mayor Sara Kaye, joined by Deput...

250 Local Volunteers Rally to Beautify 12 New Rochelle Parks in City-wide Earth Day Clean-up Weekend

Volunteer New York! and the City of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation department teamed up once again for Earth Day to host their annual Volunteer New Rochelle! Day of Service Clean-up on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24. 

Over the clean-up...

Kite Day at Davenport Park

5/5/22 Update: Kite Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 14, due to predicted rain this weekend.

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New Rochelle Parks and Recreation will hold their 9th Annual Kite Day event at Davenport Park on Saturday, May 7th 2...

New Rochelle Parks Clean-up Weekend to Return Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24

Volunteer New York! and the City of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation department will team up on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24 to once again provide community members with a weekend of volunteer engagement and civic pride.

Parks Clean-up Weekend ...

Applications Now Available for Youth Summer Employment Programs

UPDATE 5/13: THE DEADLINE TO APPLY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 20, 2022

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New Rochelle youth and young adults are encouraged to apply for summer positions through the New Rochelle Youth Bureau’s Summer Employment Programs. ...

2022 Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camps Return to School Sites

The Department of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation is gearing up for their annual Fun in the Sun summer programming for local youth.  This year, due to the receding pandemic, programs will return to school facilities.  Registration open...

Registration for Eggstravaganza has closed

New Rochelle's Annual Egg Hunt (toddlers- 2nd Grade)

Ward Acres Master Plan Community Input Meeting- March 15

The New Rochelle Department of Parks and Recreation is embarking on a Master Plan Update for Ward Acres, the City's largest park.

Designated as a park in 1962, Ward Acres is bounded by Pinebrook Road, Quaker Ridge Road, and Broadfield Road just east of Wil...

Thin ice = NO SKATING

The New Rochelle Parks & Recreation Department reminds the community that thin ice means no skating. It’s been cold, but not cold enough to freeze the ice on our ponds and lakes to a depth that is safe for skating. We will change the signage if and wh...

Parks & Rec wears pink for the month of October

Parks and Recreation grounds crews will be wearing pink vests this month in recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, joining in solidarity with the New Rochelle City Hall team which annually raises funds for the Making Strides of Westchest...

New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming 57th Annual Thanksgiving Parade

Mighty Mouse will soar through the streets of New Rochelle again as the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce together with the City of New Rochelle announces the return of the 57th Annual Thanksgiving Parade on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 10am. 

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Families, groups invited to make "Scarecrows on the Sound"

Back by popular demand, New Rochelle Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to present the 2nd annual “Scarecrows on the Sound” on October 16th at Davenport Park from 10am-noon. New Rochelle families and small groups of up to 8 pe...

New Rochelle Parks and Recreation “Fall Play” Programs

The Department of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation presents “Fall Play”, an activities program for New Rochelle youth ages 5 to 10 featuring Arts & Crafts and Zumba. Fall Play will be held onsite at the Hugh Doyle Senior Center, 94 Davis Avenue, on s...

Department of Parks & Recreation Indoor Basketball Clinic for Grades 3-6

The Department of Parks and Recreation presents the “Little Hoopers” basketball clinic for youth in grades 3-6. The clinic will run for 6 Saturday sessions, from the end of October to the second week of December from 10:30-11:45am at t...

New Rochelle Youth Bureau to host City Hall-oween!

The Youth Council of the New Rochelle Youth Bureau, with the support of the New Rochelle Youth Court, and My Brother’s Keeper New Rochelle will host City Hall-oween on Saturday, October 23rd at 12pm – 3pm. City Hall’s parking...

“Summer in the City” Youth Bureau Fundraiser

The New Rochelle Youth Bureau invites you to their Fourth Annual Summer Employment Fundraiser, Summer in the City.  This fundraiser will be held at The VIP Country Club on Thursday, October 14, 2021, starting at 7:00pm.  Join the Youth B...

Families, groups invited to make "Scarecrows on the Sound"

Back by popular demand, New Rochelle Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to present the 2nd annual “Scarecrows on the Sound” on October 16th at Davenport Park from 10am-noon. New Rochelle families and small groups of up to 8 people are invited to ...