Model Sail Boating Returns to Central Park

Model Sail Boating Returns to Central Park

Whether you have a radio powered sailboat, or a wind-powered sloop, model sail boating on Central Park’s Conservatory Water is a delight for participants and observers; whether adults, children or, in one case, a rather notable rodent.  And now model boats are...
Top Ten Spring Flower Spots in Central Park

Top Ten Spring Flower Spots in Central Park

While Central Park offers a welcome respite all year round from the surrounding cacophony of urban life, it is during the springtime that the park really sparkles.  Starting at the middle of March, sometimes before the snows of winter have even completely disappeared,...
NY Philharmonic on Central Park’s Great Lawn 2024

NY Philharmonic on Central Park’s Great Lawn 2024

June 12th Great Lawn, Central Park, Manhattan The New York Philharmonic Concerts in Central Park, Presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer, are a beloved summer tradition, offering free classical music performances to the public in one of the city’s most iconic...
Central Park Boathouse Restaurant Reopens

Central Park Boathouse Restaurant Reopens

The Central Park Boathouse is close to reopening after shuttering in 2022. It’s now in the hands of the same catering company, Legends, that oversees the food options at Yankee Stadium. Dave Pasternack, former Chef at the iconic Italian seafood spot, Esca, is...
New Year’s 2024 Midnight Run & Fireworks in Central Park

New Year’s 2024 Midnight Run & Fireworks in Central Park

  Kick off a fun and healthy new year with friends and family at a four-mile race through Central Park. The emphasis on this race is fun, not competition! Music, live entertainment, and a costume party will warm you up, and fireworks will give your run an added...
Enjoy the Holidays in Central Park!

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...
Fall Foliage Guide to 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...
Global Citizen Festival 2023

Global Citizen Festival 2023

We’re very happy to share the news that the  Global Citizen Festival will return to New York City on Sept. 23, 2023! It’s a free, ticketed event on the iconic Great Lawn of Central Park in New York City — headlined by Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms. Lauryn Hill,...
The Tempest – Free Shakespeare in Central Park

The Tempest – Free Shakespeare in Central Park

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...
Central Park Boathouse Cafe Reopens

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...