Parks Department Advisory Re: Sandy

In preparation for Hurricane Sandy, the Parks Department will close all parks, playgrounds and beaches at 5 p.m.on Sunday, October 28, 2012. All events are cancelled after 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Surfing is prohibited at all beaches throughout the course of the storm. These facilities are closed until further notice. \

We urge people to stay out of parks and proceed with caution on tree-lined sidewalks in the event of falling trees or branches. To report downed trees or branches, please call 311. In case of emergency, please call 911.

The following facilities are closed as of 5 p.m. Sunday, October 28. This information will be updated as it is available:

• All City Parks
• All City Playgrounds
• All City beaches - Surfing is prohibited at all beaches throughout the course of the storm.
• All Recreation Centers
• All Nature Centers in parks
• Greenmarkets, citywide

All park events are cancelled after 2 p.m. Sunday, October 28, and will remain suspended until further notice. This information will be updated as it is available.