Central Park's Most Romantic Places – Wollman Rink

by | Jan 14, 2010

9. – Wollman Rink  It is cold. It is winter. It is New York. And if it is a clear night, it is hard to imagine a more romantic spot than Wollman Rink. In fact, it is hard to picture Wollman Rink as anything but a romantic spot after watching the movie...

Central Park's Most Romantic Places

by | Jan 13, 2010

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching I thought I’d make a list counting down the ten most romantic places in Central Park. 10. Tenth on our list is the Pool on the northern west side of the park.  With placid waters that ripple gently beneath gracefully...

Belvedere Castle – Function, Form and Romance

by | Jan 10, 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...

Fans Gather At Strawberry Fields To Commemorate John Lennon

by | Dec 8, 2009

Today marks the 29th anniversary of John Lennon’s fatal attack.  As they have every year since fans will gather at Strawberry Fields in Central Park in observance of his life and work.   On December 8th, 1980 John Lennon was shot dead as he entered his home at...

Skate Free at Central Park's Wollman Rink

by | Nov 29, 2009

A great way to celebrate the holiday season is an afternoon of skating at Wollman Rink in Central Park.  Be one of the first thousand guests to arrive at Wollman Rink in Central Park on December 12th and 13th and you’ll skate for free –  plus receive free skate...

Police Department To Increase Patrols In Central Park

by | Nov 11, 2009

The New York Police Department has increased patrols in Central Park after three muggings took place there last weekend. Three people were mugged at gunpoint Sunday morning near East 102nd Street. Police are searching for three suspects – one man was arrested,...

Running Cycles

by | Oct 6, 2009

Another gorgeous, sun swept autumn day and another run around the Reservoir in Central Park, a pastime I can’t imagine ever growing tired of – although my knees do sometimes offer a minority opinion.  Perfect weather and amazing scenery, a combination that...

New Oak Bridge Unveiled In Central Park

by | Oct 3, 2009

A re-creation of a historic 1860 bridge in Central Park is being unveiled on Wednesday morning, replacing a plain wooden footbridge that had been in place since the Great Depression. The Oak Bridge project, which has transformed the appearance of one of the main...