NYC Parks Syringe Disposal Kiosk Locations and Attributes

NYC Parks Syringe Disposal Kiosks data lists locations, installation details, and capacities for syringe collection kiosks across New York City parks. The dataset is maintained by NYC Parks via an ArcGIS Online application and is updated as kiosks are installed, moved, or removed. A data dictionary is available for reference.

Use Cases

• Analyze kiosk distribution across Borough Boundaries and Community Districts to identify service gaps.
• Model kiosk usage or lifespan by correlating InstallationDate and Status Change Date with Removal Reason.
• Assess infrastructure capacity by aggregating ContainerSize per ParkDistrict or Police Precinct.
• Map kiosk locations (Point) against other city datasets using join keys like GISPropNum or OMPPropID.

Strengths

• Data includes 22 specific columns detailing location, administrative boundaries, and kiosk specifications.
• Records are tied to a GIS system (ArcGIS Online) for spatial accuracy and management.

Limitations

• InstallationDate column is known to be incomplete, limiting temporal analysis.
• Data updates have a noted delay after physical changes to kiosks, causing potential staleness.
• Minor location shifts are not recorded as new entries, which may affect precise geospatial tracking.

Provenance

Source

data.cityofnewyork.us / NYC Parks

Collection Method

Collected via an ArcGIS Online web application as kiosks are installed, moved, or removed.

Freshness

Updated as necessary, with a last platform update date of 2026-04-02.

Geography

New York City, specifically within NYC Parks properties.