Central Park Updates
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!
Three New Bears at Central Park Zoo
Meet the three new Grizzly Bears at the Central Park Zoo: Amber, Luna, and Treena. They just relocated to Central Park from the Bronx, and they are originally from Montana.
New Roller Disco in Wollman Rink
The DiscOasis is a timed-entry immersive theatrical experience that unites art, light, music, dance, live performances, roller skating, good times, and good vibes within the iconic Wollman Rink in Central Park.
Central Park People
Central Park People – A Photo Essay. The diversity of types of people that visit Central Park is as varied as the activities available to them. Explore them all in this book fascinating book of park photos by Harvey Kopel.
Central Park Becomes a Living Climate Laboratory
Central Park will soon boast another function: living laboratory — specifically a research site to study how climate change affects urban parks.
