Discover Every Block of Summer Streets 2025 in NYC through This Engaging Map Interface
For the first time, Manhattan will be entirely car-free for a stretch of 400 blocks during the NYC Summer Streets 2025 program. This extensive event, taking place over five Saturdays across all five boroughs, promises a unique and memorable experience for residents and visitors alike.
Routes and Dates
The car-free celebration kicks off in Queens and Staten Island on July 26, 2025. The route in Queens covers Vernon Boulevard between 44th Drive and 30th Road, while Staten Island's Forest Avenue is closed between Elizabeth Street and Bard Avenue.
Manhattan will host the event on August 2, 9, and 16, with a route that spans 14.8 miles from the Brooklyn Bridge north through Manhattan. This year, a new extension along Broadway from West 110th Street to Dyckman Street in Inwood will be included. Notable streets like Centre Street, Federal Plaza, Lafayette Street, 4th Avenue, Park Avenue south of 125th Street, and Grand Concourse will be part of the route. For the first time, the full length of Manhattan from Brooklyn Bridge to Inwood will be car-free during the event. Park Avenue north of 125th Street will remain open to vehicles.
The final two Saturdays, on August 23, 2025, will be dedicated to Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Rest Stops and Entertainment
Throughout the route, rest stops provide free giveaways, music, fitness classes, dance workshops, chess, interactive art for kids, and more. Specific rest stops include areas like Astor Place, Harlem, and Inwood in Manhattan, among others borough-wide.
Events and Features
The event will feature free fitness classes and cultural performances, family-friendly activities including art workshops and interactive games, free Citi Bike day passes sponsored by Lyft, art installations, live music, and giveaways along the entire route.
Planning Your Experience
A new interactive map, released by the NYC DOT, details every block, rest stop, and event highlight across all five boroughs. This digital tool can be used to see if a neighborhood is part of the fun or plan the ultimate scenic route through NYC's open streets. The map can be found here.
All event days run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a rain-or-shine event, and updates or changes can be followed on NYC DOT's social platforms.
Getting Your Free Citi Bike Pass
Lyft is giving away free daily Citi Bike passes every Saturday during Summer Streets. To learn how to get your free pass, visit this link.
In summary, Summer Streets 2025 offers a comprehensive car-free experience with detailed routes and multiple rest stops with entertainment and activities spread Borough-wide, particularly highlighted in Manhattan with expanded coverage to the northern neighborhoods. This event is bigger than previous years, showcasing every stretch of car-free fun happening across all five boroughs, including iconic streets like Park Avenue, Lafayette Street, Eastern Parkway, Grand Concourse, and hidden gems in Staten Island and Queens.
The Summer Streets 2025 event combines outdoor-living and home-and-garden experiences, as the car-free route stretches from lush green spaces in Queens and Staten Island to the bustling streets of Manhattan and beyond. During this program, lifestyle enthusiasts can enjoy family-friendly activities, art installations, and fitness classes, enhancing the event's appeal for residents and visitors alike.
