NYC Council committee
Parks and Recreation
The committee is the Council’s own label for what a bill is about; every bill is referred to one. Outcome numbers cover 2010 to 2025; the bills below are the full 2024 to 2027 session.
282
bills referred, 2010 to 2025
85
became law
30.1%
of this committee’s bills became law
From official Council records. The counts are the record; the interpretation is yours.
Who sits on it
Ty Hankerson · chairChristopher MarteFrank MoranoKayla SantosuossoLinda LeeMercedes NarcissePierina Ana SanchezSandra UngSandy NurseShekar KrishnanYusef Salaam
11 members, from official Council rosters.
Became law
The naming of 103 thoroughfares and public places.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jul 31, 2026)
Online publication of new biographical information relating to past local laws that changed the name of streets or parks.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jul 31, 2026)
The naming of two thoroughfares and public places.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jun 15, 2026)
A cool pavement pilot project in parks.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (May 18, 2026)
The development of a citywide wildlife management plan.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (May 18, 2026)
A study on increasing the amount of green space in various community districts.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (May 18, 2026)
A map of trails in parks or properties under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (May 18, 2026)
Naming of 77 thoroughfares and public places.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jan 20, 2026)
A report on urban park rangers.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jan 5, 2026)
Naming of 128 thoroughfares and public places and the repeal of sections.
City Charter Rule Adopted (Aug 13, 2025)
Wildfire mitigation strategic planning report to mitigate wildfires in parks under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jun 2, 2025)
Naming of 109 thoroughfares and public places.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jan 21, 2025)
Determining the feasibility of increasing high school student participation in the city lifeguard corps.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jan 5, 2026)
Distribution of materials on water safety in schools.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jan 5, 2026)
Interactive map of information regarding department of parks and recreation swimming pools.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jan 5, 2026)
Naming of 100 thoroughfares and public places.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jul 22, 2024)
Prioritization of maintenance of trees adjacent to buildings and structures.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (May 12, 2025)
Annual report to expand access to school playgrounds.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jul 31, 2025)
Installation of outdoor drinking fountains near entrances to parks under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jul 14, 2025)
Renaming a park in the Borough of the Bronx, Marcus Garvey Square, and to amend the official map of the city of New York accordingly.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jul 22, 2024)
Plan to identify and facilitate the use of indoor facilities for basketball games.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Jul 31, 2025)
Establishing composting facilities in parks.
Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Dec 16, 2024)
Moving now
Signage indicating hazardous conditions at beaches under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.
Referred to Comm by Council (Jul 16, 2026)
Rip current signs at beaches under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.
Referred to Comm by Council (Jun 30, 2026)
Renaming one thoroughfare and public place in the Borough of Queens, Edgemere Avenue, and to amend the official map of the city of New York accordingly.
Referred to Comm by Council (Jun 11, 2026)
Pilot program for collecting dog feces at dog runs for the purpose of composting.
Sent to Mayor by Council (Aug 13, 2026)
Posting of signs regarding dog waste removal.
Sent to Mayor by Council (Aug 13, 2026)
Establishment and development of school gardens.
Referred to Comm by Council (Apr 16, 2026)
Concussion prevention training for permitted youth sports activity in parks.
Referred to Comm by Council (Mar 10, 2026)
Making the department of parks and recreation responsible for the improvement of street medians.
Referred to Comm by Council (Feb 12, 2026)
Requiring the department of parks and recreation to resolve risks posed by trees on public property.
Referred to Comm by Council (Feb 12, 2026)
Removal of trees under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation and reporting thereof.
Laid Over by Committee (Jun 16, 2026)
The removal of harmful tree species.
Referred to Comm by Council (Feb 12, 2026)
Creation of a plan to develop more dog runs located in parks under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.
Referred to Comm by Council (Feb 12, 2026)
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openDied
Requiring the department of parks and recreation to replace trees within 18 months.
Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025)
Making the department of parks and recreation responsible for the improvement of street medians.
Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025)
Accessing biographical information pertaining to ceremonial street signs through quick response codes.
Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025)
Operation of pedicabs and the solicitation of passengers in and around Central Park.
Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025)
Study on increasing the amount of green space and parks in various neighborhoods.
Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025)
Signage indicating hazardous conditions at beaches under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.
Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025)
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openCommittee assignment as recorded at referral in official Council records. Every introduction of the current session is covered.