For three Saturday mornings this August (August 6, 13, and 20), New York City pedestrians will take over seven miles of Park Avenue (and connecting streets) from the Brooklyn Bridge to East 72nd Street (see map of Summer Streets 2011 route). During Summer Streets, the streets will be closed to vehicle traffic and opened up to New Yorkers for fun activities and live entertainment.
Take advantage of free bike and skate rentals, free classes, rock climbing, cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, and more. Organized by the New York City Department of Transportation, the goal of Summer Streets is to get New Yorkers out for some healthy recreation and encourage the use of sustainable forms of transportation (like your two strong feet and that bike taking up half of your NYC apartment).
Summer Streets 2011
When: August 6th, 13th, and 20th, 2011. 7AM-1PM.Where: Park Avenue from the Brooklyn Bridge (Warren Street) to 72nd Street.
Summer Streets Fun Walk, run, bike, or blade down a traffic-free Park Avenue or enjoy these free Summer Streets activities:
- Yoga and fitness classes led by Crunch instructors
- Free bike rentals and bike riding lessons
- Sand boxes for everyone to enjoy and live sand sculpting by Matt Long of Sand Masters in Foley Square, plus sand sculpting lessons
- Rock climbing wall at the REI Adventure Zone at Spring Street
- Storytelling activities hosted by StoryCorps at Foley Square
- Guacamole making demonstrations hosted by Chipotle at 52nd Street
- Whole Foods Family Picnic Area at 24th Street
- Summer Streets Cook-Off on August 6
- Free performances from the Fringe Jr. Festival in Foley Square
- Dance classes led by Piel Canela Dance Company
- Fencing classes led by New York's own Olympic Medalist Tim Morehouse
- Double dutch demonstrations
- Live music
- Tai chi classes
- Water stations to keep you hydrated
New Yorkers are encouraged to take public transportation to Summer Street. All event activities are easily accessible from the stations on the 4,5,6 line (Lexington Avenue).
You can also walk or ride your bike to Summer Streets. Ride the City can help you plan your bike route to Summer Streets or any New York City destination.
