Upon reaching Hart Island, the usual NYC Parks Department green and white signage is a somber black and white, noting the resting place of many. ( Photo: Ralph Spielman) Hart Island: Urban Park Rangers Offer Tours of Gotham’s Necropolis Hart Island has served many uses since the 19th Century, including a military training ground for Black Civil War soldiers,... News 04 Sep 2026 | 11:57
Urban Park Rangers talk about Manhattan water history during a program starting at Collect Pond Park. ( Photo: Brian Berger) Urban Park Rangers Reveal All About Manhattan Water, Other Wonders While Manhattan Island is surrounded by water from the Battery up to Spuyten Devil Creek, that doesn’t do most folks much... News 31 Aug 2026 | 04:16
Urban Park Rangers host an array of public events and activities, including educational excursions on NYC parks’ wildlife. ( Photo: nycgovparks.org) Camping Under the Stars in City Parks? Legally? Yes, You Can! Calling all New Yorkers who are tired of the chaos and desperate for a night of camping and relaxing—and the best part is,... News 05 Aug 2026 | 10:16
