Friday, July 22, 2016

Saturday, June 25, 2016

the Yoga Room in the Park [Summer 2015]

Yoga Room in the Park [Summer 2015]


This is a fun (and FREE!) opportunity to bring your yoga practice to the outdoors and enjoy the beauty of the city.
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the-yoga-room.com /events/ yoga-in-the-park

Sept 13, 5:30 evening
Aug 22,
July 25, Saturday 11 am 
June 27

Take your yoga practice out for some sun! 
TYR has been bringing yoga into the great outdoors for the past 5 years, and this year is better than ever! Gantry Plaza State Park & Astoria Park provide an inspiring Manhattan backdrop as we flow through energizing vinyasas to the breeze of the river. 
This is a fun (and FREE!) seasonal opportunity to bring your yoga practice to the outdoors and enjoy the beauty of the city. These special events happen once per month during the warm season, so grab your friends and bring a mat, comfy clothes, and the desire to move smile & shine in the open air. Beginners welcome!
2015

Astoria Park Schedule
Saturday, June 27, 11:00am-Noon
Saturday, July 25, 11:00am-Noon
Saturday, August 22, 11:00am-Noon

Sunday, September 13, 5:30-6:30pm  (Sunset Yoga)

Gantry Plaza State Park -LIC
Sunday, 6/14, 10:00-11:00am




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YOGA IN THE PARK - NY1




www.facebook.com/events - astoriaparkalliance

Gantry Plaza State Park -Long Island City Schedule
Sunday, 6/14, 10:00-11:00am
Sunday, 7/12, 10:00-11:00am
Sunday, 8/16, 10:00-11:00am
Sunday, 9/6, 5:30-6:30pm (Sunset Yoga)


Astoria Park (19 St. btwn Astoria Park S. & Ditmars Blvd. Astoria, NY)
Saturday 6/27 11am-noon
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Hosted by The Yoga Room




Astoria Park Alliance

Yoga on the Terrace Roof

 



All classes are free!

Classes are from 
11 am to 12 pm

The terrace roof is up the stairs 
overlooking Astoria pool on 19th street

Bring your yoga mat and water! 
Workout clothes a must!


June 27, July 25, August 22

Astoria Park Alliance - 

Fit and Fun!

Join the amazing instructors from The Yoga Room Studio for some of the best yoga classes in Western Queens. Share a yoga experience under the canopy of a beautiful trees and blue skies with some truly gifted instructors!





www.facebook.com/astoriaparkalliance





Thursday, June 2, 2016

Astoria Park Outdoor Pool Season 2015 [NYCparks]


Astoria Park Outdoor Pool Season 2015 [NYCparks]

Astoria Park Outdoor Pool Season 2015


Outdoor pool hours are free and open to the public. Early morning and late night adult lap swim hours are also available at select locations.

Please enjoy our city’s outdoor pools now through Labor Day weekend.

DatesJune 27 – September 1, 2015
Times: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Be WaterSafe

Stay safe near and in the water. Here are 10 Tips to Stay Water Safe in New York City. 











Same spot at the Astoria Park pool just 4 months later

DatesJune 27 – September 1, 2015
Times: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Happy Summer, from The Astoria Park Alliance!





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[Vendor may be selling padlock and other items for the pool at entrance]

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Outdoor Pools





























Outdoor pool hours are free and open to the public from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., with a break for pool cleaning between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Early morning and late night adult lap swim  hours are also available at select locations. The outdoor pool season begins end of June   and ends ... .

For a complete list of outdoor swim programs, including learn to swim and senior hours,


please visit Citywide Aquatics page.






























Outdoor Olympic Pool




















This is an Accessible Pool


Dimensions: 330' x 165' x 4'


The outdoor pool season begins summer 2015. Please visit one of our city's indoor pools in the interim.




















Related Information

Pool Rules - Rules to know before using Parks swimming pools.


Know Before You Go

What to Bring Make sure you have a sturdy combination lock when you head out to the pool. It will keep your valuables safe, and let you hit the water feeling more secure about your belongings.

What Not to Bring

You’ll need to leave food, glass bottles, electronic devices, and newspapers at home. Unbound periodicals tend to blow around and create litter, food can be messy to clean up after, and there’s too much water around to make sure your electronics stay safe. Just to be on the safe side, we also recommend leaving valuables like jewelry and credit cards at home.

What to Wear




















You’ll need to have a swimsuit to enter the pool area. We may choose to check men’s shorts for a lining if we can’t tell if they are wearing a bathing suit. Feel the need to cover up from the sun? Throw on a plain white shirt or white hat and you’re set. We don’t allow shirts with colors on them on the deck.

 

Swimming Programs




















Learn about Parks’ free swimming programs for tots, children, teens, and adults.
Call Parks’ Citywide Aquatics at (718) 760-6969 for more information.



Photo of Swimming Pool rules sign
    For everybody’s health, safety, and protection,  guests are  to observe the following rules:
  • Bathing suits must be worn on the deck and in the water. Men’s bathing suits must have mesh linings. Hats may be worn on the deck for sun protection but are not allowed in the water. Plain white T-shirts may be worn over bathing suits if desired. Sneakers are not permitted. Rubber flip flops or water shoes are permitted.
  • No urinating or defecating in the pools.
  • Children under 16 must be at least eight inches taller than the maximum water depth to enter the pool without adult supervision. Specific height requirements are posted at every pool.
  • No person will be permitted in the pool having: skin lesions, sores, or inflamed eyes, mouth, nose, or ear discharge, carrying communicable disease or having any type of bandage, adhesive tape, etc., on their body.
  • All bathers must take a shower in the locker room before entering the pool.
  • Patrons must provide and use their own padlock. No responsibility is assumed for lost articles. A standard master or combination lock is recommended. Small luggage locks are not permitted.
  • The use of swimming aids, water toys, and flotation devices is prohibited.
  • Electronic equipment, including radios, cameras, and cellular phones, is not allowed on pool deck.
  • Eating or drinking is permitted only in designated areas. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
  • Beach chairs, baby strollers, bags, blankets, or beach balls are not permitted on the pool deck. We will make our best effort to secure strollers.
  • Follow the directives of lifeguards, Parks staff, and the police.
  • Ball playing, running, jumping, using profane language or other forms of disruptive and disorderly behavior are prohibited.
  • No diving, except in designated areas.
  • No smoking, pets, or glass bottles permitted.
  • Books and bound periodicals are permitted on the pool deck. Newspapers are not.

http://weheartastoria.com/2014/05/astoria-park-pool-dates-2014/






: sach1tb on Flickr (cc) – you can see the laps on the left side of this photo



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Subway towards Astoria - Ditmars Blvd
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Registration Process




















Lap Swimming

Online registration will be conducted starting at 4:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13 through Friday, August 28.
All participants must complete an online registration form. A season admission card will be issued to online applicants on the first day they participate in the program. All participants must check their admission card at the pool entrance each day. If the card is lost or stolen a replacement shall be issued. All swimmers must have a card to gain admission to the program. There is no charge.


City of New York ‏

@nycgov


@NYCParks







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Saturday, May 28, 2016

Astoria Park Alliance Volunteer Corps - May 2015



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The Astoria Park Alliance works closely with Park Managers to identify need, plan work projects, and facilitate volunteers on the ground. Please email us here at
GetInvolved @ AstoriaParkAlliance.org or message us on Facebook 
if you are interested in volunteering. Please note: minor children (12+ ) must be accompanied by a supervising adult.


The Astoria Park Alliance is proud to welcome:

Astoria Park Alliance 

Volunteer Corps!


Here are the dates for MAY:

facebook.com/events / Astoria Park Volunteer Corp
Sunday May 03
TD 5 Boro

www.newyorkcares.org /projects/ 
enjoy-five-boro-bike-tour-astoria-park-rest-area-5


May
#ItsMyPark
Join Astoria Park Alliance in Astoria Park for some family fun as we re-imagine 
Charybdis Playground. Starting at 10:30am, children can create postcards to send to Pearl the Squirrel about "what they would like to see in their playground". 
We will also ask adults for input because it's your park too.  
Other activities will include a Nature Scavenger Hunt and flower plantings near the playground.



Saturday May 30 
10:00 am - Noon

facebook.com/events / Astoria Park Volunteer Corp

www.newyorkcares.org /projects/ revitalize-Astoria-Park


Check here and our Facebook page for upcoming dates!

Thanks for your passion for Astoria Park!


APA Volunteer Corps days are an expansion of our already great partnership with NYCares and in response to the large amount of requests we get from the public to volunteer in Astoria Park. Volunteer opportunities average twice a month, March through November. 
Thank you for wanting to make a difference!



Volunteer Corp

facebook.com/ astoriaparkalliance /photos

Thank you

 New York City Department of 
Parks & Recreation
 for supporting our efforts to 
help you keep 
Astoria Park great!

















www.facebook.com / AstoriaParkAlliance

www.newyorkcares.org /projects/ revitalize-astoria-park
Saturday, June 13, 2015



Revitalize Astoria Park

ASTORIA PARK




Thank you, NY Cares, Partnerships for Parks, NYC Parks & Rec's Green Teens,  for volunteering in Astoria Park.

Thursday, March 3, 2016

How's Your Park? Queens [NY4P]






How’s Your Park, Queens? and How’s Your Park, Manhattan? meeting dates and locattions.

www.ny4p.org /advocacy/ hows-your-park-nyc  


NYC March 7

Through a series of borough-wide meetings, webinars, and citywide gatherings, NY4P will be working more closely with our network of advocates to press for improved park conditions than ever before. Launching in the fall and winter of 2015-16, NY4P invites all New Yorkers to join us in shaping our advocacy agenda around our city’s open spaces. By working directly with the dedicated New Yorkers that care for our local parks, gardens, and open spaces, we hope that the feedback we gain from community members throughout the city will allow us to better understand on-the-ground conditions in parks, as well as identify trends that may be happening on both a borough-wide and citywide level.
Our ultimate goal is to build a network of advocates throughout NYC who can work with NY4P to push for a better budget for parks, and advocate for improved conditions in all parks in all neighborhoods. While NY4P hopes to gain feedback on park conditions, we also plan to provide advocacy trainings to help park advocates better understand the role they can play in calling for better parks for all New Yorkers. Join NY4P as we call on all New Yorkers to fight for our parks.
Upcoming Borough Meetings



How’s Your Park, Manhattan?

Thursday, January 21st, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Patagonia SoHo
72 Green Street
New York, NY 10012

RSVP by January 18th

Thursday, January 28th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Jewish Center of Jackson Heights
3706 77th Street
Jackson Heights, NY  11372
RSVP by January 25th
Missed your borough meeting? Don't worry - we'll have other opportunities to engage in How's Your Park, NYC? this upcoming winter and spring. Please check back for new event announcements in 2016.

Sunday, January 10, 2016

Mulchfest Treecycle NYCparks









TreeCycling is fun at MulchFest!




Saturday and Sunday, January 9 and 10, 2016 
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.



2016  www.facebook.com / Astoriaparkalliance /photos_stream

www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewardship




and pick up a tree for next year! 🌲




Thank YOU Very Mulch.

MulchFest 2016



Treecycle!


Saturday and Sunday, January 9 and 10, 2016

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.


Please remember to remove all lights, ornaments, and netting before bringing the tree to a MulchFest site. Bags will be provided if you wish to take some free mulch home. Mulch is available at the sites marked.






Join the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, the New York City Department of Sanitation , and GreeNYC  to recycle your Christmas trees into wood chips. These wood chips are used to nourish trees and plants on streets and gardens citywide. Or, take home your very own bag of mulch to use in your backyard or to make a winter bed for a street tree . More than 30,000 trees were recycled last year. Help us top this number!



Saturday, January 9, 2016



MulchFest 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at New York City

 * * *
2015 
This weekend, January 10 & 11 from 10am to 2pm, drop off your holiday tree in the Astoria Park parking lot. All trees will be chipped into mulch, which will be used in NYC's parks. Community members are also welcome to stop by and take home mulch for your own use. 
A gracious thank you to Bohemian Beer Garden for donating hot chocolate to be served from approximately 12:30-2pm on both MulchFest days. 
Stay tuned to our Facebook page for the latest information and weather updates regarding MulchFest as well as other opportunities in Astoria Park.
For more information about MulchFest visit:
www.nycgovparks.org /highlights/festivals/ mulchfest  


It was a very successful year for MulchFest at Astoria Park - a total of 480 trees were collected! Thank you to our friends in Astoria, Woodside, Sunnyside, and beyond who treecyled and visited us in Astoria Park this year!






Daily Plant Masthead
Volume XXXX, Number 6253
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015

NYC Parks Celebrates Another Year Of Recycling Christmas Trees At Mulchfest 2015



Photo by Daniel Avila
Trees collected at MulchFest will nourish parks and gardens across the city.

New Yorkers recently celebrated the 19th annual MulchFest by recycling their Christmas trees at over 80 locations across the city. NYC Parks, partnering with the Department of Sanitation, GreeNYC, and numerous community organizations, provides New Yorkers with the opportunity to sustainably recycle their trees. Participants were also invited to take a free bag of mulch home. 
Rather than turning Christmas trees into trash, New Yorkers were provided the opportunity to act sustainably and mulch their trees into wood chips. This year's MulchFest recycled nearly 30,000 trees. 
Not only will NYC Parks be counting recycled trees, this year we'll also be launching our Trees Count! 2015 tree census to count every street tree on every city block. For more information on how you can volunteer, visit www.nyc.gov/parks/treescount or call 311 



MulchFest 2015
Treecycle!
Saturday and Sunday, January     , 2015
10:00 a.m. 



www.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless /html/compost/ collections_XMAStrees_coll

www.NYCgovparks.org /highlights/festivals/ mulchfest