Updated: Monday August 9, 2010

Information

DOG RUNS SCHEDULES FOR CLEAN UP
7 Days a Week:
10:45am to 11:45am
7:15pm to 7:45pm.

BPCPC FIGHTS GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
Download this PDF Document to read all about how BPCPC is fighting
global climate change.

BIKE RACKS IN PARK ARE FOR TEMPORARY, DAILY USE
Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP) have begun enforcing the daily use policy regarding
bicycle racks in BPC.  Park users are encouraged to ride bikes and utilize the racks.

However, long-term storage of bikes is not permissible.

PEP will begin cutting locks and removing bikes that are left long-term at bike racks.

If you discover your bike missing, contact PEP at 212-417-3100.

COMMUNITY CENTER AT STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL

Complete information can be found by visiting http://www.ccshs.org

News

Kowsky Plaza

Kowsky Plaza will be obstructed East-West between 7:00AM and 5:00PM on Friday August 13 and
Monday, August 16 through Wednesday, August 18. This is due to work being done by the
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Access to the playground will be available
from the West side (Esplanade Plaza). The Dog Run can be reached from both sides.

NEW POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Check out the Work and Volunteer section for more information on career opportunities
at BPCPC.

Community Center at Stuyvesant High School

COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS
The Community Center at Stuyvesant High is open to the public evenings and
weekends when school is not in session. Because the school's community
and the Community Center's members share Stuyvesant's beautiful facilities
certain regulations apply. For complete membership and program information,
please visit www.communitycenteratstuyvesanthighschool.org.

Repairs & Construction

PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ELEVATORS (For Wheelchair Accessibility)
· The Wagner Pavilion Elevator is IN service.
. The Tribeca Bridge Elevators are IN service.
· The Rector Bridge Elevators are IN service.
· Crosswalks are available south at West Thames and north at Albany.

Contact Information

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Battery Park City Parks Conservancy
75 Battery Place
New York, New York 10280
Phone: 212.267.9700
Fax: 212.267.9707
Email: info@bpcparks.org
Jim Cavanaugh, President
Tessa Huxley, Executive Director
Vince McGowan, Assistant Director

Links

BATTERY PARK CITY ORGANIZATIONS/SITES:
· Battery Park City Authority
· World Financial Center Arts & Events Program
· Battery Park City Online (Community Forum)
· Battery Park City Dog Association

LOWER MANHATTAN ORGANIZATIONS/SITES:
· The Battery Conservancy (for Historic Battery Park)
· Hudson River Park Trust
· Community Board #1
· Alliance for Downtown New York ("Downtown Alliance")
· Lower Manhattan Development Corporation
· LowerManhattan.info

CITY AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS/SITES:
· City of New York/Parks and Recreation
· New York City Department of Environmental Protection
· New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
· New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

· Governor Paterson's Office of Taxpayer Accountability

RESOURCES FOR SUSTAINABLE HORTICULTURE AND GARDENING:
· The Soil Food Web
· American Community Gardening Assocation