The Parks Opportunity Program is one of the nation’s largest transitional employment programs–with approximately 3,000 trainees working in New York City’s parks, playgrounds, and recreation centers. In preparation for private sector careers, POP participants gain transferable skills in fields such as security, horticulture, administration, maintenance, and customer service while receiving employment services and career counseling. Our six-month training program is New York City’s premier program, and has placed over 9,000 trainees into full-time positions since its inception in 1994.
Parks Opportunity Program
Arsenal West
24 West 61st Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10023
212.830.7754 (phone)
212.830.7791 (fax)