by John Moore | May 16, 2023
New York City is the world’s center for a lot of things. Now it can add pickleball to the list. 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...
by John Moore | May 1, 2023
The City Parks Foundation SummerStage is one of New York’s most beloved, broadly accessible, free outdoor performing arts festivals. SummerStage presents free concerts in parks throughout the five boroughs. With performances in genres that represent the cultural...
by John Moore | Feb 18, 2023
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: Conservatory Garden Bloom Guide Astilbe - June -...
by John Moore | Jan 23, 2023
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by John Moore | Aug 1, 2022
As You Like It Free Shakespeare in the Park returns to the Delacorte Theater this summer with two historic productions The Delacorte TheaterAugust 10 – September 11, 2022 AS YOU LIKE ITAdapted by Shaina Taub & Laurie WooleryMusic & Lyrics by Shaina...
by John Moore | Jun 17, 2022
Sunday, June 19Central Park – NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation, New York Head to Seneca Village this Juneteenth for a family-friendly celebration of Black culture and accomplishment through music, storytelling, dance, poetry and more! Performances &...
by John Moore | May 31, 2022
Meet the three new Grizzly Bears at the Central Park Zoo: Amber, Luna, and Treena. They just relocated here from the Bronx, and they are originally from Montana. The trio was rescued as orphans in 2013, and were brought to the Bronx Zoo for care because they were too...
by John Moore | May 15, 2022
DiscOasis 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. At The DiscOasis you will find yourself dancing...
by John Moore | Apr 7, 2022
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. The designers of the Park wanted it to be a democratic park for all people. Although the rich and well off have always had...
by John Moore | Feb 21, 2022
Central Park will soon boast another function: living laboratory — specifically a research site to study how climate change affects urban parks. Researchers, sponsored by Yale School of the Environment and two New York City-based nonprofits, will analyze climate...
