NYC Parks Partnership

School of Arts & NYC Parks Partnership
Image of students and guest presenter from Arts Leadership Bootcamp
Image of students and guest presenter from Arts Leadership Bootcamp

The School of Arts is thrilled to partner with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to invigorate public spaces with a vibrant array of arts programming. This collaboration aims to activate parks across Queens with diverse, inclusive, and dynamic arts events, enriching community experiences and promoting cultural vibrancy throughout the borough. 

 

As part of this exciting partnership, the Queens College School of Arts will transform local parks into thriving centers of creativity and engagement. The program features both emerging and professional artists from Queens College, offering a rich lineup of performances and workshops spanning music, dance, and visual arts. Throughout the season, parks in the Rockaways, Forest Park, Highland Park, Southeast Queens, District 7A, and Flushing Meadows Corona Park will host a variety of free events. This initiative not only provides enriching cultural experiences for the community but also offers valuable professional opportunities for Queens College School of Arts students and recent graduates. 

Events

Southeast Queens Parks Events

More Events Coming Soon!

*Programming is subject to change*

Northeast Queens Events

More Events Coming Soon!

*Programming is subject to change*

Flushing Meadows Corona Park Events

Jazz Concerts 

  • Dates: July 11th, July 25th, August 1st, and August 8th at 2:00 pm
  • Location: Dinkins’ Circle 

 

School of Arts: Queens Day Caribbean Dance Family Concert

  • Dates: July 18th at 1:00 pm
  • Location: Unisphere

 

School of Arts: Queens Day Music Concert

  • Dates: July 18th at 2:30 pm
  • Location: Unisphere

 

*Programming is subject to change*

Peter and the Wolf Performances
Queens College Campus:
  • Date: Monday, August 3rd
  • Time: 2:15 PM
  • Location: Queens College Quad (Near Remsen Hall)
Northeast Queens:
  • Date: Wednesday, August 5th
  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: Alley Pond Park: Horatio Playground
    .
  • Date: Wednesday, August 12th
  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: Little Bay Park: Lawn next to Hockey Rink
    .
  • Date: Wednesday, August 19th
  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: John Golden Park
  • Date: Monday, August 24th
  • Time: 3:00 PM
  • Location: Francis Lewis Park: 3rd Avenue & 147th Street

Southeast Queens:
  • Date: Tuesday, August 4th
  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: Archie Spigner (Great Lawn)
  • Date: Tuesday, August 11th
  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: Rochdale Park: Lawn outside Vic Hanson Field House
  • Date: Tuesday, August 18th
  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: Roy Wilkins Park: Performance Space

Forest Park:
  • Date: Friday, August 7th
  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: Forest Park: Highland Park Performance Area
  • Date: Friday, August 14th
  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: Forest Park: Bandshell
    .
  • Date: Friday, August 21st
  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: Forest Park: The Overlook
Flushing Meadows Corona Park:
  • Date: Saturday, August 8th
  • Time: 2:00 PM
  • Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park: Playground for All Children – Amphitheater
  • Date: Saturday, August 15th
  • Time: 2:00 PM
  • Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park: Playground for All Children – Amphitheater
  • Date: Saturday, August 22nd
  • Time: 2:00 PM
  • Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park: Playground for All Children – Amphitheater
Rockaway Park:
  • Date: Monday, August 10th
  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: Rockaway: Almeda Playground
  • Date: Monday, August 17th
  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: Rockaway: Sandpiper Playground


Past Events

Southeast Queens Parks Events

Caribbean Dance Workshops

  • Dates: May: 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th at 11:00 am
    June 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th     at 11:00 am
  • Location: Roy Wilkins Park

 

Visual Art Workshops

  • Dates: May 11th and June 15th at 11:00 am
  • Location: Roy Wilkins Park

 

*Programming is subject to change*

Northeast Queens Events

Crafting Workshops

  • Dates: May 5th, 12th, 19th, 27th at 6:00 pm
  • Location: Alley Pond Park: Alley Athletic Playground


Sketching Workshops

  • Dates: May 4th, 11th, June 1st  at 6:00 pm
  • Location: Alley Pond Park: Alley Athletic Playground

Painting Workshops

  • Dates: June 4th, 5th, 22nd, and 29th  at 6:00 pm
  • Location: Breininger Park Playground


Ceramics Workshops

  • Dates: June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th at 6:00 pm
  • Location: Alley Pond Park: Springfield Playground


Arts Nature Walk

  • Dates: June 4th at 6:00 pm
  • Location: Alley Pond Park: Adventure Course Upper Parking Lot


Jazz Concerts

  • Dates: June 12th at 6:00 pm
    Location: Upper Alley Pond Park

  • Dates: June 14th at 11:00 am
    Location: Forest Park: The Overlook

  • Dates: June 18th at 6:00 pm
    Location: Fort Totten (Totten Ave. & 15th Rd.)

  • Dates: June 26th at 4:00 pm
    Location: Cunningham Park (Performance Place)

  • Dates: June 19th at 6:00 pm
    Location: Forest Park: The Overlook

  • Dates: June 26th at 4:00 pm
    Location: Cunningham Park Performance Space
  • Dates: June 27th at 6:00 pm
    Location: Upper Alley Pond Park

*Programming is subject to change*