New Year’s 2023 Midnight Run & Fireworks in Central Park

by John Moore | Dec 28, 2022

***IMPORTANT NOTE: All runners must pick up their bibs at the NYRR RUNCENTER (see below for pickup hours). There will be?no race number pickup in Central Park on race night.*** ? Start the new year off on the right, and left, foot at the NYRR Midnight Run! Join...

Winter Jam 2019!

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...

Central Park Winter Jam 2018

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...

Central Park Winter Jam 2016

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...

2014 New York City Marathon in Central Park

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...

2013 New York City Marathon in Central Park

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...

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About Central Park

Find all the information you need to enjoy your visit to New York City's iconic Central Park.

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.

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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!