Delve into an immersive digital terrain of New York's sizzling summer sidewalks, courtesy of this interactive cartographic journey.
New York City is gearing up for its 2025 Summer Streets initiative, a five-Saturday event that will transform the city's streets into pedestrian and cyclist-friendly spaces. This year, the car-free fun will span all five boroughs, making it the largest and most comprehensive Summer Streets program to date.
Dates and Boroughs:
Mark your calendars! The Summer Streets events will take place on the following dates and in these boroughs:
- July 26: Queens and Staten Island
- August 2, 9, 16: Manhattan
- August 23: Brooklyn and The Bronx
Manhattan Route:
For the first time in the initiative’s history, the car-free corridor in Manhattan will stretch uninterrupted from the Brooklyn Bridge at the southern tip to Dyckman Street and Broadway in Inwood at the northern tip, covering the full length of Manhattan. While Park Avenue north of 125th Street and most adjacent avenues will remain open to vehicles, the rest of the route promises an uninterrupted car-free experience.
Other Boroughs:
On July 26, separate Summer Streets events will take place in Queens and Staten Island. On August 23, Brooklyn and The Bronx will host their segments of the initiative.
Activities:
The Summer Streets initiative will feature a variety of activities, including free cultural programs, performances, fitness classes, interactive art, giveaways, and family-friendly activities along the routes and at rest stops.
Additional Notes:
- Free Citi Bike day passes are available through Lyft with the promo code “LYFTSUMMER25” on event days.
- Events run rain or shine with no vehicle traffic allowed on designated streets during event hours.
- The total car-free routes span over 22 miles across the five boroughs.
Exploring the City:
The interactive Summer Streets map, available at https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bikeways/summerstreets.shtml, can be used to explore exact routes, all rest stops, dates when certain streets will be car-free, local events, free Citi Bike zones, and art installations. The map also shows the locations of live performances, free fitness classes, and family zones.
Planning Your Journey:
With the map, you can plan the most scenic stroll through New York's open streets. Whether you want to walk the entire length of Manhattan without cars or traffic, or explore iconic stretches of Park Avenue, Lafayette Street, Eastern Parkway, Grand Concourse, and hidden gems in Staten Island and Queens neighborhoods, the map has got you covered.
So, bid farewell to the days of guessing where the party is, as the map makes it easy to see if your block is part of the fun or plan the most enjoyable route through New York's open streets. The Summer Streets events in 2025 will take place on Saturdays in July and August, from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, rain or shine. This summer, there's no excuse to stay indoors! The map is the smartest way to maximize your Summer Streets experience.
- During the Summer Streets events, you can expect a blend of various activities such as free cultural programs, outdoor fitness classes, and interactive art exhibits, making it a perfect mix of lifestyle, music, and outdoor-living.
- In addition to exploring the car-free routes across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and The Bronx, you can also discover home-and-garden displays, live performances, and family-friendly attractions, transforming your travel experience into an immersive home-and-garden, lifestyle, and travel adventure.
