Monumental Women

Monumental Women

On August 26th, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, Meredith Bergmann’s Monumental Women sculpture took its place on Literary Walk as the first sculpture in Central Park honoring historical women. Depicting Susan B. Anthony,...

Central Park Winter Jam 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...

Cleopatra’s Needle

Probably the strangest monument in Central Park is the 71 foot, 244 ton Obelisk, or Cleopatra’s Needle. Easily the oldest man made object in the park it is located in what is now a secluded bower directly behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The obelisk was erected...

An Unbirthday Party in Central Park

At the northern end of Conservatory Water you will find yourself at perhaps the least exclusive soiree in Manhattan, a party where everyone is the guest of honor 364 days a year. It is, of course, Central Park’s permanent installation of its very own unbirthday party....