| Movies have been shot in Central Park for over a century now (the first was “Romeo and Juliet” in 1908). So what better place to celebrate the world’s most iconic park?
Top Ten Central Park Movies Join us at the 2014 Central Park Film Festival Aug. 18 through Aug. 22 to celebrate filmmaking in NYC: Aug. 18: Big (PG) Located on the landscape between Sheep Meadow and the 72nd Street Cross Drive Films will screen rain or shine. A DJ will perform from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. The Film Festival is free. To ensure that everyone can enjoy the films, the following are not permitted: |
About Central Park
Find all the information you need to enjoy your visit to New York City's iconic Central Park.
Attractions
Central Park features 843 acres filled with classic architecture, gorgeous statuary and up to date sports, educational and performance facilities. Besides all of this there is the world famous Central Park Zoo and Wildlife Center and the Children's Zoo.
Things To Do
From The Philharmonic on the Great Lawn to Shakespeare in the Park to SummerStage, Central Park offers an endless array of things to do, see, hear - and, with two full service restaurants and several cafes, taste. You can visit The Shakespeare Garden, take in a performance at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater, take a ride on the Carousel - or just sit and people watch at Bethesda Terrace!