Central Park Updates
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...
NY Philharmonic on the Great Lawn 2023
June 14th – 8:00 PM
Great Lawn, Central Park, Manhattan
The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks,
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
You Must Believe in Spring
In anticipation of the triumphant return of spring to Central Park we went on our annual search for early signs of the change of season in Conservatory Garden. Here are a few examples of some early adopters.
Map Demo
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2022
The summer’s second production is Public Works’ acclaimed musical production of AS YOU LIKE IT – bringing together its diverse ensemble of both professional actors and community members from across New York. Adapted by Shaina Taub and Director of Public Works Laurie Woolery.
Celebrate Juneteenth in Central Park’s Seneca Village
Head to Seneca Village this Juneteenth for a family-friendly celebration of Black culture and accomplishment through music, storytelling, dance, poetry and more!
About Central Park
Find all the information you need to enjoy your visit to New York City’s 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.
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!
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