(Top) Fisher Pool 1972, NYC Parks, (Bottom) Cool Pools-Fisher Pool 2025, NYC Parks/Danny Avila
Historical photos and modern data combine to show how NYC Parks is preparing to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow through the $3.2 billion “Vital Parks for All” framework
September 11, 2025 – November 7, 2025
From modular bridges to floating pools and oyster castles, Parks’ solutions for today’s challenges are informed by a long history of serving the public. The free exhibition Vital Parks for All: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow offers audiences an extensive view of the agency’s ongoing efforts to meet the demands of today and prepare for the future.
With a selection of rarely seen photos from the Parks archive, coupled with contemporary imagery, text, and data generated from the Vital Parks Explorer Tool, the show highlights connections between past, present, and future. Beyond the visual impact, these displays will illustrate how Parks’ $3.2 billion “Vital Parks for All” framework is being used to measure, invest, and allocate critical resources across the city.
An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
This exhibition is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit nyc.gov/parks/art.
The Arsenal Gallery
Fifth Avenue & 64th Street, 3rd Floor
MANHATTAN
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