Forester

NYC Parks is the steward of more than 30,000 acres of land — 14 percent of New York City —

including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central

Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and

nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools,

51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses, and 14 miles of beaches. We care

for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 600,000 street trees, and

two million more in parks. We are New York City's principal providers of recreational and

athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world-class sports events, and

cultural festivals.

The mission of Environment and Planning Division is to protect, restore, expand, and manage

New York City’s natural spaces and green infrastructure. The division is responsible for citywide

urban forestry, ecological and horticulture initiatives.