Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura on Monday announced the launch of Parents’ Night Out, a free, one-night drop-off program that gives parents and caregivers the opportunity to enjoy an evening to themselves while children participate in supervised fun at select NYC Parks recreation centers across the five boroughs.
While parents recharge or run errands, children will spend the evening participating in supervised games, sports and fitness activities, arts and crafts, media education programs and nature exploration with Urban Park Rangers, all led by trained NYC Parks staff. Dinner will be provided for all participants and the designated Brooklyn location is the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center at 3105 Farragut Pl.
“Every parent knows that a few hours to yourself can feel like a luxury,” Mamdani said in a statement. “It shouldn’t be."
Space is limited, and registration is required on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-ins will not be permitted. Families must register online between Monday, July 13 and Monday, July 20 and are asked to register for only one location. To apply, visit: nyc.gov/parks/
Following registration, participants will receive information by email about completing a required event waiver by Friday, July 31 and obtaining a free NYC Parks Recreation Center membership for each participating child by Sunday, August 16.
All participants must be between the ages of 6 and 13 by August 16, 2026.
