{"id":40890,"date":"2026-07-15T16:08:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=40890"},"modified":"2026-07-15T16:08:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:08:35","slug":"mayor-mamdani-announces-first-ever-nyc-parks-parents-night-out-giving-parents-and-caregivers-a-free-evening-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/40890","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Mamdani announces first-ever NYC parks \u201cParents\u2019 Night Out,\u201d giving parents and caregivers a free evening off"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>NEWYORK: Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura announced\u00a0the launch of NYC Parks\u2019 first-ever Parents\u2019 Night Out, a free, one-night drop-off program that gives parents and caregivers the opportunity to enjoy an evening to themselves while children participate in supervised fun at select NYC Parks recreation centers across the five boroughs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While parents recharge, run errands, enjoy a date night or simply take time for themselves, children will spend the evening participating in supervised games, sports and fitness activities, arts and crafts, media education programs and nature exploration with Urban Park Rangers, all led by trained NYC Parks staff.<\/p>\n<p>The experience is designed to showcase the wide range of engaging recreational programs NYC Parks offers year-round. Dinner will be provided for all participants.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery parent knows that a few hours to yourself can feel like a luxury,\u201d said\u00a0Mayor Mamdani.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt shouldn\u2019t be. That&#8217;s why we\u2019re launching New York City\u2019s first-ever Parents\u2019 Night Out, so that parents can get a little time on their own to catch a movie, run errands or go on a date without worrying about who will take care of the kids \u2014 or how much it will cost. Making New York City more affordable isn\u2019t just about lowering costs, it\u2019s about giving people back their time. This administration is committed to making it easier to raise a family in the greatest city in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cParents and caregivers spend so much of their time taking care of everyone else, and they deserve an opportunity to recharge,\u201d said\u00a0NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur first-ever Parents\u2019 Night Out is about making sure our administration is working for New Yorkers by providing a free, safe and fun experience for children while giving families a few hours to themselves. Whether it\u2019s enjoying dinner or simply taking a well-earned break, we\u2019re proud to offer an affordable program that supports families and strengthens our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This free program reflects NYC Parks\u2019 commitment to making recreation more accessible and support working families by creating affordable opportunities that improve quality of life for New Yorkers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEWYORK: Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura announced\u00a0the launch of NYC Parks\u2019 first-ever Parents\u2019 Night Out, a free, one-night drop-off program that gives parents and caregivers the opportunity to enjoy an evening to themselves while children participate in supervised fun at select NYC Parks recreation centers across the five boroughs. 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