Shakespeare In The Park 2010

by | May 13, 2010

The Delacorte Theater is the summer home of the annual “Shakespeare in the Park” production. John B. Moore Romeo & Juliet outside the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Begun in 1957 by Joseph Papp as part of the Public Theater/New York Shakespeare...

SummerStage 25th Anniversary Celebration

by | May 6, 2010

On Tuesday, June 8, 2010, City Parks Foundation will welcome guests to the SummerStage 25th Anniversary Celebration in association with Michael Dorf & City Winery, an annual fundraising benefit, to support CPF’s free year-round arts programming. This year’s...

Shakespeare Garden

by | May 1, 2010

One of the many hidden gems of Central Park, the Shakespeare Garden is a lovely spot to “stop and smell the roses”. Nestled between Belvedere Castle and The Swedish Cottage the garden first came into existence in 1913. Known as the Garden of the Heart it was patterned...

Cleopatra's Needle – Oldest Monument in Central Park

by | Apr 25, 2010

Probably the strangest monument in Central Park is the 71 foot, 244 ton Obelisk, or Cleopatra’s Needle. Easily the oldest man made object in the park it is located in what is now a secluded bower directly behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The obelisk was erected...

Belvedere Castle

by | Apr 21, 2010

Sitting high atop Vista Rock (the second highest natural elevation in the park) Belvedere Castle provides a panoramic view in almost every direction. It is also perhaps the most magical monument in Central Park, one that combines function, form and romance – all...

An Unbirthday Party in Central Park

by | Apr 10, 2010

At the northern end of Conservatory Water you will find yourself at perhaps the least exclusive soiree in Manhattan, a party where everyone is the guest of honor 364 days a year. It is, of course, Central Park’s permanent installation of its very own unbirthday party....

The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater

by | Mar 31, 2010

For over fifty years, puppeteers have been bringing to life magical tales of princesses, paupers, genies, and giants to hundreds of youngsters and their parents at Central Park’s Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater. The Marionette Theater originated as a 19th...

Gapstow Bridge

by | Mar 23, 2010

Bearing a striking resemblance to the Ponte di San Francesco in San Remo, Italy, Gapstow Bridge is yet another example of traditional architecture in Central Park. The stone span curves gracefully over the narrow neck of the Pond. Facing south, it offers the...

City To Add Green Market Carts To Central Park

by | Mar 15, 2010

In a move that will be welcomed by all of us that would prefer a snack other than a damp, doughy pretzel ring New York City has announced it expanding its eat-healthy Green Cart campaign by allowing food vendors to operate at three choice locations around the park,...