It may still be summer, but some of the open spaces in the park are already beginning to look a bit like fall!

If you've noticed bark scattered beneath the London plane trees, there's no cause for concern.  These remarkable trees naturally shed their bark as part of their growth cycle, and periods of intense heat can make this process even more noticeable.  It's one of the ways they adapt and protect themselves during the summer months.

Join Our Wednesday Morning Gardening Volunteers!

Spend a beautiful summer morning in the park helping to care for our shared green space.  

Join NYC Parks Gardener Nathan Grozan every Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 in Juneteenth Grove.  The grove is shaded during the morning hours, making it a comfortable place to garden, even during the warmer days of summer.

NYC Parks Movies Under the Stars!

Wednesday, July 15  -  8:30 PM  

Featured Film: DIRTY DANCING

Join us next week for a FREE outdoor screening of the classic film Dirty Dancing.

Bring a blanket, your favorite refreshments, and gather your friends, family, and neighbors for a wonderful evening under the stars.

Come enjoy a classic movie and a great night in the park with your community.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us on Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30 PM for FREE Yoga in the Park!

Enjoy a relaxing evening outdoors with a free yoga session led by NY Yoga.

Meet on the athletic field in front of the Brooklyn War Memorial at 6:30 PM.

Please bring a yoga mat or towel, along with water to stay hydrated.

Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join you for this wonderful community event.  We look forward to seeing you in the park!

Visit their website at: nyyogaclub.com

Join us every Wednesday from 9:30–11:30 AM in Cadman Plaza Park to garden with NYC Parks Gardener Nathan Grozan!

📍 Meet at 9:30 AM in Juneteenth Grove. All experience levels are welcome—bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a morning of community and caring for our park.

☀️ It's going to be very hot, so please wear a hat, use sunscreen, and bring plenty of water. Stay safe, and we hope to see you there!

Wishing everyone a meaningful and joyous Juneteenth.

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when news of freedom finally reached enslaved people in Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, it is recognized as the nation's oldest continuously celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States.

Juneteenth is a day to honor freedom, reflect on our nation’s history, celebrate Black resilience and achievement, and reaffirm our commitment to justice, equality, and community. As we gather with family, friends, and neighbors, may we remember those who struggled for freedom and continue working toward a more equitable future for all.

also invite you to visit Juneteenth Grove in Cadman Plaza Park. The peaceful protests following the murder of George Floyd and the broader movement for racial justice made Cadman Plaza Park a fitting home for Juneteenth Grove—a place for remembrance, reflection, healing, and community.

Since its designation in 2020, Juneteenth Grove has been cared for through a partnership between NYC Parks, the Conservancy, and dedicated community volunteers. Together, they have spent countless hours mulching, weeding, planting, and tending the grove, helping it remain a welcoming and vibrant space for all who visit.

Today, we celebrate not only the significance of Juneteenth, but also the power of community stewardship in creating places where history, reflection, and hope can take root.

Thank you to NYC Parks Horticulturalist Anil Chandrakumar for helping make our pilot park compost area a reality by coordinating with NYC Parks Gardener Nathan Grozan, who installed the enclosure in Walt Whitman Park.  Their collaboration has created an important new resource that supports the park and the community.

Thursday June 18th at 6pm Yoga with Llamaste

Join our State Senator Andrew Gounardes for Fitness in the Park meet at the monument base with your yoga mat, comfortable clothes and your water bottle.  Hope to see you there!

The Conservancy’s Wednesday Morning Gardening Volunteers group meets every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 am in Juneteenth Grove.  Led by NYC Parks Gardener Nathan Grozan, these weekly sessions offer an opportunity to learn about gardening, care for the park, and connect with fellow community members.

Volunteers of all experience levels are welcome.  Please meet in Juneteenth Grove at 9:30 am.

Join the Brooklyn Heights Librarians for Storytime on the lawn in Juneteenth Grove on Wednesday, June 10th, at 10:30 am.

This beloved series brings the joy of children’s literature to life through stories, music and movement. 
Designed to engage young readers and their caregivers, Storytime offers a fun and interactive way to foster a love of reading while enjoying the beauty of the park.