Planning Overview

Parks is always working to improve and expand New York City's open space network. This planning work ranges from recommending major improvements to existing parks (beyond just maintenance and repairs) to acquiring and converting new land to open space, to setting and executing neighborhoodwide strategies for open space developments that better serve their surrounding communities.

Parks works closely with other City agencies on initiatives that affect our parks. The planning work being done at Parks is an essential part of the Mayor's Office's efforts to prioritize the growth of economic opportunity, social equity and livable neighborhoods. Quality, well-maintained, accessible parks are critical public assets in our neighborhoods, and their expansion and improvement must be coordinated with other City-wide priorities.

View our current plans and initiatives below.