by John Moore | Feb 15, 2025
“The Gates” returns to Central Park – Virtually. In February 2005, artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude unveiled “The Gates,” a monumental public art installation in Central Park. This project featured 7,503 saffron-colored gates with...
by John Moore | Feb 1, 2025
What we now know as Central Park has a rich social history that dates back to well before the current urban oasis was constructed in the mid-nineteenth century. One such example is the story of Seneca Village. It was one of the very first African American...
by John Moore | Dec 28, 2024
The NYRR Midnight Run is a cherished New Year’s Eve tradition in New York City, offering runners a unique way to ring in the new year. Organized by the New York Road Runners (NYRR), this four-mile race takes participants through Central Park, commencing...
by John Moore | Dec 11, 2024
Holiday Events in New York City’s Central Park: December 2024 Central Park in December transforms into a winter wonderland, offering a variety of holiday events for locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re looking for festive performances, enchanting...
by John Moore | Nov 14, 2024
Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD brass announced on Wednesday a new drone first responder program focused on Central Park and other areas of the Big Apple. The drones will be deployed above Central Park and will patrol the area akin to a uniformed officer until a 911 call...
by John Moore | Nov 10, 2024
Time for the Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade and all the insane fun of watching it live from the streets of Manhattan. The parade celebrates its 95th anniversary this year, taking over the streets of Manhattan on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Especially celebratory...
by John Moore | Oct 19, 2024
Central Park in New York City is a truly enchanting place to witness the fall foliage. As the summer heat gradually gives way to the crisp, cool air of autumn, the park transforms into a vibrant tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows. This annual spectacle draws...
by John Moore | Aug 9, 2024
WHAT: Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the magic of the movies under the stars at the 19th annual Central Park Conservancy Film Festival, a beloved summer tradition. Sponsored by EY, the 2019 Film Festival features a sci-fi classic, a beloved romantic comedy, and an...
by John Moore | Jun 26, 2024
COMING SUMMER 2025 Nestled under a canopy of majestic trees, The Delacorte Theater is a unique destination in the heart of Central Park. It provides hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers and visitors with the transformative experience of The Public Theater’s Free...
by John Moore | Jun 23, 2024
Here’s the 2024 Central Park season of the City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival. The festival will once again showcase established and emerging artists from across the globe, highlighting forward-thinking...
