Parents in NYC can look forward to an evening out on the town \u2014 or a quiet night at home \u2014 thanks to the city\u2019s new kids\u2019 drop-off event next month.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
The NYC Parks Department will hold a one-night-only program called Parents\u2019 Night Out, a nighttime program for kids to be held on Aug. 16 with a recreation location<\/a> in each borough. Parents will drop off their kids at 4 p.m., followed by pickup at 8 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n As part of the program, which is a first for Parks, kids ages 6 to 13 will enjoy a supervised evening featuring recreational activities with the Urban Park Rangers<\/a>, Parks Department staff who provide free educational programs, recreation activities and public safety assistance in the city parks.\u00a0<\/p>\n While parents and caregivers recharge, run errands, enjoy a date night, or simply take time for themselves, children will spend the evening participating in supervised games, sports and fitness activities, arts and crafts, media education programs, and nature exploration with the rangers, all led by trained NYC Parks staff.<\/p>\n The junior park-goers will also enjoy a yummy boxed dinner, though the exact delicacies have not yet been announced.\n<\/p>\n NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura said the event is a safe opportunity for parents to take a break while their kids enjoy a supervised park experience.\n<\/p>\n \u201cOur first-ever Parents\u2019 Night Out is about making\u00a0sure\u00a0our administration is\u00a0working\u00a0for New Yorkers by providing\u00a0a\u00a0free, safe, and fun experience for children while giving families a few hours to themselves,\u201d Shimamura explained. \u201cWhether\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0enjoying dinner or simply taking a\u00a0well-earned\u00a0break,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0proud to offer an affordable program that supports families and strengthens our communities.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n The program, according to Parks, is also designed to showcase the wide range of engaging recreational programs NYC Parks offers year-round while giving parents some free time for themselves.\n<\/p>\n \u201cParents and caregivers spend so much of their time taking care of everyone else, and they deserve an opportunity to recharge,\u201d Shimamura said.\n<\/p>\n Where are the Parents\u2019 Night Out locations?<\/p>\n Children will enjoy an evening of recreation, including active games, sports, arts and crafts, and group activities at the following NYC Parks recreation centers:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Brooklyn:\u00a0\u00a0\n<\/p>\n Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center<\/a>\u00a0 Manhattan:\u00a0\u00a0\n<\/p>\n Highbridge Recreation Center<\/a>\u00a0 Queens:\u00a0\u00a0\n<\/p>\n Al Oerter Recreation Center<\/a>\u00a0 Bronx:\u00a0\u00a0\n<\/p>\n Kwame Ture Recreation Center<\/a>\u00a0 Staten Island:\u00a0\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
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