Programs

Visit normally closed sections of Freshkills Park for a kayaking experience like no other! This excursion along the park's waterways will take you into the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge and up close to some of the park's varied wildlife....MORE

Join Freshkills Park staff and Kayak Staten Island for a kayaking experience like no other! This excursion along the park's waterways will take you into the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge and up close to some of the park's varied wildlife....MORE

Join Freshkills Park staff and Kayak Staten Island for a kayaking experience like no other! This excursion along the park's waterways will take you into the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge and up close to some of the park's varied wildlife....MORE

Join Freshkills Park staff and Kayak Staten Island for a kayaking experience like no other! This excursion along the park's waterways will take you into the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge and up close to some of the park's varied wildlife....MORE

Document Freshkills Park's unique engineered landscape as part of the "Capturing Change" photography series. ...MORE

Document Freshkills Park's unique engineered landscape as part of the "Capturing Change" photography series....MORE

Visit closed sections of the landfill-to-park project and document the unique engineered landscape as part of the "Capturing Change" photography series....MORE

Visit closed sections of the landfill-to-park project and document the unique engineered landscape as part of the "Capturing Change" photography series....MORE

Visit closed sections of the landfill-to-park project and document the unique engineered landscape as part of the "Capturing Change" photography series....MORE

Visit closed sections of the landfill-to-park project and document the unique engineered landscape as part of the "Capturing Change" photography series....MORE

Visit closed sections of the landfill-to-park project and document the unique engineered landscape as part of the "Capturing Change" photography series....MORE

Visit closed sections of the landfill-to-park project and document the unique engineered landscape as part of the "Capturing Change" photography series....MORE

Are you interested in volunteering with Freshkills Park? Join us for this hike and information session! ...MORE

Join Dr. Cait Field, the Freshkills Park Manager for Science and Research Development, for a presentation at the Greenbelt Nature Center....MORE

Freshkills Park was one of five parks selected to receive $30 million for major improvements through the City’s Anchor Parks program. See the ideas that came out of the first community meeting. ...MORE

Two-day class: December 17 & 18, 2016
Location: 2240 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314
Lunch will be provided.

Learn to make your own pack basket during this free two-day workshop with Linda Scherz Allen of Adirondack Basketry. These baskets are woven by hand using techniques that have been passed down through generations.

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Freshkills’ South Park is receiving $30 million for recreational facilities through NYC’s Anchor Parks Program. We want to give you the latest information and hear your ideas!...MORE

Assist NYC Parks Department staff with weeding and general landscape work along the New Springville Greenway, Staten Island’s new bike and fitness path. This event is a partnership with the Office of Senator Lanza and the Office of Michael Cusick.

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Learn about how volunteers made a big difference at Freshkills Park’s events and programs in 2016. Enjoy conversations with park staff and fellow volunteers and get an exclusive look at upcoming projects.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Those interested in volunteering are strongly encouraged to attend.

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Run a 5k or USA Track & Field certified 10k course through normally closed sections of Freshkills Park with Staten Island Athletic Club (SIAC)....MORE