Yonkers Parks Recreation Department

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation operates under the government of the city of Yonkers, N.Y., which also operates accounting, fire, health, finance, human resources, information technology and library departments. The department provides a variety of leisure services to individuals. It offers various sports activities, including basketball, gymnastics and football for adults. The department s facilities include several parks, playgrounds, and community, skating and senior citizen centers. In addition, it operates tennis courts, hiking trails, rifle range and hockey areas, and baseball and soccer fields. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation organizes special events, such as concerts, tournaments, camps, and puppet and dance shows.