Join us for Astronomy on the Waterfront on November 9th from 6-8PM at the overlook in Hunter's Point South Park!

After receiving a grant from the Asterion Foundation, we were able to purchase two new telescopes!

MEETING SPACE UPDATE: We will meet at the boat launch next to the Queens Landing Boathouse & Environmental Center. We are moving locations so we can view Saturn with an unobscured view.

Walk-up or register through our Eventbrite.We recommend registering so that we can give you weather and cancellation updates.

Join us for a watercolor class lead by local artist Donna Levinstone.

Register on our Eventbrite!

Walk 2: Waters and Wetlands — Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join us on a walk with local artist January Yoon Cho and HPPC's Executive Director, Jessica Sechrist who will give a guided tour of Hunter's Point South Park, focusing on the way that animals interact with our local ecosytem

Location: The Oval near Borden Ave. & Center Blvd., Hunter's Point South Park, Long Island City, New York

Please register for this walk on our Eventbrite.

Walk 1: Animals and Food Chain of Hunter's Point South Park— Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join us on a walk with local artist January Yoon Cho and HPPC's Executive Director, Jessica Sechrist who will give a guided tour of Hunter's Point South Park, focusing on the way that the ecology supports the native wildlife in our neighborhood.

Location: The Oval near Borden Ave. & Center Blvd., Hunter's Point South Park, Long Island City, New York

Please register for this walk on our Eventbrite.

Halloween Fest at the Oval from 5:30pm-6:30pm, including a costume parade and contest- more details to come!

We will also be screening The Nightmare Before Christmas at sunset, around 6:30pm.

Stay tuned for more details!

This event is sponsored by TF Cornerstone, thank you for the support!

Please join us on October 29th for another Queens Landing Open House at our Environmental Center from 2:30-4:30PM.

We will have crafts, activities, and be showcasing our beautiful animals from the Newtown Creek!

Volunteers will meet by the Park House, near Center Blvd. & Borden Ave.

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear a mask, comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver.

Once you arrive, those who need them will be given a pair of gloves and you will be directed to an area to pull weeds. Please email info@hunterspointparks.org with any questions or concerns.

Please register on our Signup here.

Join us on Saturday, September 19th from 5-6PM for a bird walk with seasoned birder and naturalist, Gabriel Willow!

Please register on our Eventbrite.

Specific meeting locations will be communicated in advance of each day - please look out for emails!

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear a mask, comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC & New York State Parks' waivers.

Once you arrive, those who need them will be given a pair of gloves and you will be directed to an area to pull weeds. Please email info@hunterspointparks.org with any questions or concerns.

Please register on our Signup here.

Volunteers will meet by the Park House, near Center Blvd. & Borden Ave.

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear a mask, comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver.

Once you arrive, those who need them will be given a pair of gloves and you will be directed to an area to pull weeds. Please email info@hunterspointparks.org with any questions or concerns.

Please register on our Signup here.

Specific meeting locations will be communicated in advance of each day - please look out for emails!

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear a mask, comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC & New York State Parks' waivers.

Once you arrive, those who need them will be given a pair of gloves and you will be directed to an area to pull weeds. Please email info@hunterspointparks.org with any questions or concerns.

Please register on our Signup here.

Volunteers will meet by the Park House, near Center Blvd. & Borden Ave.

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear a mask, comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver.

Once you arrive, those who need them will be given a pair of gloves and you will be directed to an area to pull weeds. Please email info@hunterspointparks.org with any questions or concerns.

Please register on our Signup here.

We are very excited to announce that we will be hosting our annual Waterfront Gala this year on October 14!

It will be held at American Brass from 6-9PM. There will be music, dinner and drinks, followed by our annual silent auction. All of the proceeds from the gala go towards our park programming, allowing us to offer over 230 free programs to the community every year.

Sign up by September 13 for early bird tickets and save $30. Early Bird tickets are $130 and tickets at the door are $160. We will also have silent auction items for people to bid on.

It's a fun night and a great way to support us!

To purchase tickets and learn more about the gala, please visit: HPPCgala26.eventbrite.com

For sponsorship opportunities, please email Jessica Sechrist at jessica@hunterspointparks.org.

Unwind and explore your creativity in this beginner-friendly, guided art class designed for adults. Newtown Creek has an incredible history — from a thriving natural environment that supplied the Lenape people with food and resources for thousands of years, to its near-destruction by polluting industry, to its present-day journey as a Superfund site and the resurgence of abundant wildlife.

You'll start by painting a landscape image, then cut it into four pieces to create four unique bookmarks. Add your personal touch using watercolors, markers, or pencils, line the backs with decorative paper, and finish with an optional ribbon accent.

As you paint, you'll be inspired by the natural beauty of Hunters Point Park and the nearby Newtown Creek. Discover its tranquil origins during the Lenape era, the environmental changes brought by European settlement, and the ongoing restoration efforts shaping its bright future. 

SPACE IS LIMITED: YOU MUST BE REGISTERED

Guided by artist Monica Schroeder.
No prior art experience needed—just bring your curiosity and love of nature!

All materials provided, including:

• Watercolors

• Watercolor pencils

• Brushes

• Watercolor paper

• Watercolor markers

• Decorative paper

Please stay tuned for registration on Eventbrite!

Specific meeting locations will be communicated in advance of each day - please look out for emails!

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear a mask, comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC & New York State Parks' waivers.

Once you arrive, those who need them will be given a pair of gloves and you will be directed to an area to pull weeds. Please email info@hunterspointparks.org with any questions or concerns.

Please register on our Signup here.

HPPC is thrilled to announce that we're working with NYC Parks to add 30 trees to Hunter's Point South Park, which we're asking the community to help us plant! We'll replace a dead cherry tree, complete the empty tree pits on Center, and replace some of the dead birches at the playground on 55th Ave.

We allocated $20,000 for replacement trees this year, and were very fortunate that the Arbor Day Foundation offered to cover the cost of 10 trees, meaning we can significantly increase what we're planting. We're grateful for their funding, and to NYC Parks Tree Time program for the support for purchasing and planting the new trees. 

The first set of trees will be added on October 9 from 1 to 4pm on Center Blvd, and we're asking for volunteers to help us plant. No experience is necessary and NYC Parks staff will be there with us guiding the work. You can sign up to help plant here!

On Thursday, October 8th from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will walk around the southern point of Hunter's Point South Park and look for signs of fall. Each person will be given a scavenger hunt list (based on age) and we will look for changing leaves and more!

We will meet at 3:00 PM at the Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center.

You can register on our Eventbrite.

Volunteers will meet by the Park House, near Center Blvd. & Borden Ave.

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear a mask, comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver.

Once you arrive, those who need them will be given a pair of gloves and you will be directed to an area to pull weeds. Please email info@hunterspointparks.org with any questions or concerns.

Please register on our Signup here.

Join staff member, Serina Griffin, for an astronomy based art class! We will begin the class with a presentation about planets and why they look the way they do based on their makeup, gravitational force, etc.

Then, we will draw our own planets that we will place in a makeshift solar system. All materials are provided!

This class is for teens and adults only.

Please register for this class on our Eventbrite.

Specific meeting locations will be communicated in advance of each day - please look out for emails!

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear a mask, comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC & New York State Parks' waivers.

Once you arrive, those who need them will be given a pair of gloves and you will be directed to an area to pull weeds. Please email info@hunterspointparks.org with any questions or concerns.

Please register on our Signup here.

Please join us on September 24th for another Queens Landing Open House at our Environmental Center from 2:30-4:30PM.

We will have crafts, activities, and be showcasing our beautiful animals from the Newtown Creek!

Volunteers will meet by the Park House, near Center Blvd. & Borden Ave.

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear a mask, comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver.

Once you arrive, those who need them will be given a pair of gloves and you will be directed to an area to pull weeds. Please email info@hunterspointparks.org with any questions or concerns.

Please register on our Signup here.

Join us for free Watercolors on the Waterfront classes hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy in partnership with Art instructor Donna Levinstone.

Please register through our Eventbrite.

Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.

You can register for Zumba here.

This class will be run by Mandi from Tranquil Tribes who has been working with us this summer doing amazing family soundbath and meditation classes.

All ages welcome!

Healing for hearts big and small Get ready for a wild(ly calm) journey! Join us for a special 50-minute family soundbath adventure featuring a live reading of ‘Harley the Tiger’ by the author—followed by a playful flow of animal breaths & stretches, a soothing soundbath, and a magical jungle visualization to carry you deep into calm. Then— join in on our “Mini Sound Healers Club” time! For the final 15 minutes, kids (and curious grown-ups!) can explore a variety of healing sound instruments, learn how they work, and make their own gentle magic.

We will meet at Luminescence Peninsula in the park - at the intersection of 54th Ave and Center Blvd, once you enter the park, look for the pathway by the marsh that will lead you to Luminescence. Here is a pin for the location.

Please register on our Eventbrite.

This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.

You can register here.

FREE Youth Strength Training Session (Ages 11–15)

Give your teen the opportunity to discover how strength training can help them become stronger, more confident, and more active—all in a safe and supportive environment.

At The Trinity NYC, our experienced coaching team specializes in helping people of all ages build strength through expert instruction and positive coaching. Safety and proper technique are at the core of everything we do, and every exercise is adapted to each participant's ability.

During this free outdoor session, kids will learn the fundamentals of strength training through fun games, partner activities, bodyweight exercises, and athletic drills. No experience is necessary, and the focus is on learning—not competition.

Our goal is simple: to help young people build confidence, develop healthy exercise habits, and learn how to train correctly and safely. Whether your child plays sports or is just looking for a fun way to stay active, they'll leave with new skills, greater confidence, and a positive experience with fitness.

The session is free and open to all kids ages 11–15.

To confirm your participation or for any questions, please contact francescofitnessnyc@gmail.com

Unfortunately due to the storm, we will have to cancel yoga. Join on Tuesday, Sept. 29th!