Summer Streets in New York City

For three Saturday mornings this summer, New York City pedestrians will take over seven miles of Park Avenue (and connecting streets) from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park. During Summer Streets weekends, 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 fitness classes, free tennis lessons, 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). In 2008, thousands of New Yorkers hit the road for Summer Streets. Come out and join the fun in 2009.

Summer Streets 2009

When: August 8th, 15th, and 22nd, 2009. 7AM-1PM.

Where: Park Avenue from the Brooklyn Bridge (Warren Street) to 72nd Street, 72nd Street from Park Avenue to Central Park.

Summer Streets Fun Walk, run, bike, or blade down a traffic-free Park Avenue or enjoy these free Summer Streets activities:

• Fitness classes led by Crunch instructors
• Free bike rentals and bike riding lessons
• Skate rentals
• Tennis lessons
• Dance classes
• Fencing and dance demonstrations
• Live music
• Tours of St. Bartholemew's Church
• Water stations to keep you hydrated

Summer Streets Parking and Driving Information
If you’re driving, you will still be able to cross Park Avenue at 72nd St., 66th St., 60th St., 59th St., 57th S.t, 54th St., 53rd St., 50th St., 49th St., 42nd St., 34th St., 23rd St., 14th St., 9th St., 8th St., East Houston St., Canal St., and Worth St.

Parking will be restricted along the route beginning at midnight the night before each event through 2:00 pm the day of the event. Access to garages on side streets WILL be possible. Get more NYC parking information.

Ride Your Bike to Summer Streets
Join an escorted bike ride to Summer Streets (and home again) from neighborhoods in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and upper Manhattan. The rides leave at 8:30 AM from the following locations:

• Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn -- Meet under The Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch at Grand Army Plaza. Return ride will meet at the Soho Station (near Bicycle Habitat) at 12 PM.



• Astoria Park, Queens -- Meet up in Astoria Park in front of the World War I Memorial along Shore Boulevard. Return Ride will meet at 51st Street and Park Avenue at 12 PM.



• Woodlawn, The Bronx -- Meet at East 233rd Street and Bronx Boulevard. Return Ride will meet at 72nd Street and Park Avenue at 12 PM.



• Inwood, Manhattan -- Meet at Isham Park, on Isham Street at Seaman Avenue. Return ride will meet at 60th Street and Park Avenue at 12 PM.