by John Moore | Dec 27, 2023
Kick off a fun and healthy new year with friends and family at a four-mile race through Central Park. The emphasis on this race is fun, not competition! Music, live entertainment, and a costume party will warm you up, and fireworks will give your run an added...
by John Moore | Jan 9, 2019
Time again to enjoy all the fun of a ski weekend in the Catskills right in Central Park! The Parks Department reminds us why we should love the colder months thanks to Winter Jam, its annual winter sports festival in Central Park. Families can learn or take part in...
by John Moore | Jan 25, 2018
It’s not skiing in Davos, but it’s the closest thing to it you’ll find in NYC! Winter Jam includes ice-skating, sledding, snowboarding, refreshments and a whole lot more – all supported by actual snow-machines! This event is suitable for both adults...
by John Moore | Jan 20, 2016
Winter Jam NYC’s Ultimate Snow Day Saturday January 23, 2016 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Park, Manhattan Bandshell Area Enter at 72nd Street Get Directions Free Event for All Ages Snow, rain or shine! Presented by NYC Parks, Lake Placid, I Love NY, and I...
by John Moore | Oct 28, 2014
Watching the NYC Marathon in Central Park The New York City Marathon has a very close relationship with Central Park. The original Marathon, run in 1970, took place entirely in the park. Runners covered over four grueling loops of the park, including the daunting...
by John Moore | Nov 1, 2013
The ING New York City Marathon has a very close relationship with Central Park. The original Marathon, run in 1970, took place entirely in the park. Runners covered over four grueling loops of the park, including the daunting hills at the northern end, and out of the...