New York City Department of Parks & Recreation offers athletic and recreational facilities. It also issues permits for special and athletic events. The department operates various playgrounds for children, such as Eastchester Gardens, Washington Park and Columbus Park. Additionally, it offers barbecuing areas, baseball and softball fields, beaches, bicycling areas and greenways. It also offers boating, kayaking and canoeing activities in parks waterways. The department also offers bocce courts, cricket and football fields, cycling tracks, golf courses, horse riding and trail rides. Additionally, it operates more than 35 recreational centers that offer indoor pools, weight rooms, basketball courts, dance and art studios, game rooms and libraries. It also offers a wide range of programs for individuals of all ages, such as fitness and after school programs, dance classes, computer instructions and special events. The department is located in New York City.