Loreto Playground is the Morris Park neighbourhood's back yard - ballfields, handball courts, a playground - and the summer movie night on the softball diamond is the one evening it turns into a shared living room. Movies Under the Stars is NYC Parks' free citywide film series, and the local-office editions like this one draw the block rather than the borough. If you live anywhere near Morris Park Avenue, this is the easiest free night out of the week.
What to expect
Expect a screen set up on the softball field, families arriving with chairs and blankets while it is still light, and the playground and courts in use around the edges until dark. It is a neighbourhood park rather than a destination, so the crowd is local and relaxed. Bring your own seating, since there are no bleachers set out for it.
Good to know
- Loreto Playground is in Morris Park in the Bronx, reachable on the Bx21 and Bx31 bus routes and a walk from the 5 at Morris Park.
- Free and open to the public — it is a permitted public event, so no ticket or RSVP is involved.
- Bring a blanket or low folding chair and bug spray.
- Get there before dark — the field fills as the light goes.
- There is a playground on site, which helps with restless kids during the wait.
- Paved paths make the field reachable with a stroller.
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Common questions
Is the screening free?
Yes — Movies Under the Stars is NYC Parks' free outdoor film series.
Where in the park is it?
On the softball field at Loreto Playground in Morris Park.
What should I bring?
Blanket or low chairs, bug spray and a layer for after dark.
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