Central Park Updates
Seneca Village – Central Park’s Lost Community
Seneca Village was one of the first African American communities in New York City and existed from 1825 through 1857.
New Year’s 2024 Midnight Run & Fireworks in Central Park
The Annual Midnight Run is ready to kick off again this year at Midnight New Year’s Eve. It should be another memorable party!
Enjoy the Holidays in Central Park!
The holidays are a magical time in New York City, and there is no better place to enjoy the festivities than Central Park! From ice skating within sight of the Plaza Hotel to welcoming in 2022 with fireworks and a midnight run, here are some of the many ways to celebrate the holiday season in Central Park.
Fall Foliage Guide to Central Park
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 visitors and locals alike to revel in the beauty of nature’s transition.
The sight of the first leaves changing color is a herald of the approaching fall season in Central Park. As September progresses, the lush green canopies of the park’s many trees begin to change into a riot of warm and earthy hues. Maples, oaks, and elms stand at attention, their leaves adopting brilliant shades of red, orange, and bronze, while the sweetgum trees reveal their striking purple and burgundy foliage. It’s as if the park is putting on its finest attire for the season.
Global Citizen Festival 2023
The Global Citizen Festival will return to the Great Lawn in Central PArk New York City on Sept. 23, 2023! Headlined by Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms. Lauryn Hill, with Megan Thee Stallion, Conan Gray, and Stray Kids!
The Tempest – Free Shakespeare in Central Park
As the Public Theater’s Public Works program enters its second decade it will relaunch the play that launched the program, William Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST. With music and lyrics by Benjamin Velez and directed by Obie Award winner and Director of Public Works Laurie Woolery, this ambitious work of participatory theater explores the grief of being cut off from community, the desire for retribution, and the healing power of love.
Central Park Boathouse Cafe Reopens
The Loeb Boathouse Cafe has reopened with an exciting new menu featuring a delicious Lobster Roll as well as several other mouth watering options. Row boat rentals also reopened the weekend of June 17, with the indoor restaurant expected to open in the fall. The cafe...
Shakespeare in the Park Will Stage ‘Hamlet’ Summer 2023
The Public Theater will stage ‘Hamlet’ as this summer’s Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Ato Blankson-Wood will star as the tragic prince in a modern-dress production directed by Kenny Leon.
PickleBall at Wollman Rink
The largest pickleball installation in the Northeast is now open at Wollman Rink. The rink has been converted into 14 Pickleball courts offering 196 hours of play a day, according to CityPickle, which is running the installation. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The installation stays through Oct. 9.
SummerStage 2023
The City Parks Foundation SummerStage is one of New York’s most beloved, broadly accessible, free outdoor performing arts festivals – here is the Central Park schedule for 2023
