by John Moore | Jan 1, 2022
The earliest cinematic portrayals of Central Park were almost always romantic in nature. Whether it was the backdrop for joyous singing and dancing, as in “On the Town”, or the setting for sentimental love stories, such as “Portrait of Jennie”, the park was seen as...
by John Moore | Oct 10, 2021
Take a virtual look around Central Park's Shakespeare Garden on a beautiful afternoon! One of the many hidden gems of Central Park, the Shakespeare Garden is a lovely spot to “stop and smell the roses”. Nestled between Belvedere Castle and The Swedish Cottage the...
by John Moore | Sep 2, 2021
Celebrate the season at the Annual Holiday Lighting in Central Park. Meet Santa and friends, sing carols on the Plaza, and warm up with hot cocoa and cookies. The evening concludes with lighting a flotilla of trees on the Harlem Meer. Event is rain, snow, or shine....
by John Moore | Nov 4, 2020
Central Park Zoo Snow Monkeys (or Japanese Macaques) enjoy their “Hot Tub”, much as they do the volcanic baths that keep them warm in their native Japan. Fun Macaque Facts The Japanese macaque is an intelligent species. Researchers studying this species at...
by John Moore | Jun 5, 2020
Central Park remains open to the public and the Central Park Conservancy staff remains committed to caring for the Park. They are diligently cleaning and conducting routine maintenance of landscapes, water bodies, and benches in order to keep the Park open as a place...
