# Central Park > The Complete Guide to New York's Central Park ## Posts - [Bettye LaVette Rocks SummerStage](https://centralpark.org/bettye-lavette-rocks-summerstage/): Bettye Lavette's musical abilities span an eclectic range of genres that run from blues to disco to rock to soul and country. Last Friday she put on a performance at Central Park's SummerStage Festival that ran the gamut - and back again. - [From Pale Male to Pan Am - An Airport In Manhattan's Central Park](https://centralpark.org/pale-male-and-pan-am-an-airport-in-manhattans-central-park/): Well it wasn't the absurdity of the idea that immediately tagged the Manhattan Airport Foundation as a fictitious group. There have been a raft of idiotic suggestions on how to use Central Park since its inception. These included a race track, artillery range, public housing, large scale amusement park and, my personal favorite, a wild game preserve. What marked this as a well designed hoax was the fact that the website - manhattanairport.org - stated that they already had significant funding. - [Thoth Arrested In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/thoth-arrested-in-central-park/): Anyone who visits Bethesda Terrace in Central Park is familiar with Thoth, a street performer that has made the center of the park his personal stage for years now. His performances evoke responses ranging from amazement to annoyance - last Sunday's performance met with an entirely new reaction - his arrest. - [Stolen Wallet Found After 27 Years](https://centralpark.org/stolen-wallet-found-after-27-years/): The wallet was snatched on October 24, 1982, while Bendik, now 69, was in Central Park watching the New York marathon. She went to greet runners at the end of the race and, “when I got out of the crush of people, I realized my purse was much lighter,” Bendik told CNN. “I was just so grateful not to have been harmed.” The 69-year-old Upper East Side resident says the only thing missing was $20 in cash. Her credit cards were still there. So were her student ID from Columbia University Teachers College and an employee ID from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer […] - [Duke Ellington Tribute at the Naumberg Bandshell](https://centralpark.org/duke-ellington-tribute-at-the-naumberg-bandshell/): For me when you mention “14 grand pianos” it immediately conjurs up pictures of a scene in “Anchors Away”, shot at the Hollywood Bowl.  It’s the one where Jose Iturbi conducts dozens of pianists in an intensely spirited rendition (Is there any other kind?) of the Hungarian Rhapsody.  Last night’s performance at the Nuamberg Bandshell had a much more metropolitan air to it, aided no doubt by the program of Ellington tunes as well as the pictures of Bobby Short that decorated the bandstand. It was the Duke Ellington Center for the Arts that hosted the  unprecedented event featuring the Duke […] - [2009 Central Park Film Festival Schedule](https://centralpark.org/2009-central-park-film-festival-schedule/): Central Park presents an outdoor cinema series every summer. Most of these films usually feature a New York theme and they are a great way to enjoy a summer evening in the park. - [Duke Ellington Tribute in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/duke-ellington-tribute-in-central-park/): On Wednesday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m., The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts will host a spectacular and unprecedented event in Central Park featuring their Duke Ellington Big Band and 14 grand pianos on the Mall. - ["Twelfth Night" Provides a Magical Evening of Shakespeare in Central Park.](https://centralpark.org/twelfth-night-provides-a-magical-night-of-shakespeare-in-central-park/): "If music be the food of love, play on" commands the lovelorn Count Orsino as "Twelfth Night" opens - and it is indeed music that sustained a wonderfully joyous performance throughout a rare, clear night at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park this week. - [Shakespeare In The Park at the Delacorte Theater](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-in-the-park/): Shakespeare In The Park kicks of this week at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. The first offering will be "Twelfth Night", one of the Bard's most beloved comedies. - [Valentine's Day In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/valentines-day-in-central-park/): From skating on Wollman Rink to dinner for two at the Boathouse Restaurant, Central Park has always provided a wide choice of sites for a romantic rondevouz. Check out the list on CentralPark.com to find the Ten Most Romantic spots in the park. This is not my most favorite Central Park Movie, but it is one of my favorite scenes – they have Wollman Rink looking better than it ever has…. - [Lowest Temperature In Central Park History](https://centralpark.org/lowest-temperature-in-central-park-history/): Tomorrow, February 9th, will mark the 75th Anniversary of the coldest day in Central Park history. Today’s temperature reached a balmy 56 degrees in the park. And we hope you enjoyed it. In any case you certainly enjoyed it more than the park goers on this date 75 years ago. It was on February 10th in 1934 that the following headline appeared in the New York Times: Mercury 14.3 Below Zero On New York’s Coldest Day; Six Dead and Hundreds Treated for Frostbitten Ears and Noses — 8 to 10 Below Due Here Today. THE FREEZING WEATHER CAUSES A MIST IN […] - [Liam Neeson Defends Horse-Drawn Carriage Industry](https://centralpark.org/156/): Talk about disappointments - Liam Neeson, who has been a supporter of a great many humane efforts throughout the world, released a statement this week through the Irish Echo supporting the carriage horse industry. - [Raccoon Throwdown](https://centralpark.org/144/): I was struck tonight by one of my Quest For Fire – man against the elements urges (delusions) and bundled myself into nine or ten layers of clothing for a dork walk around the Reservoir. (For the uninitiated dork walking is an alternative form of exercise made necessary by have used up all of that annoying cartilage in my your left knee. So, instead, to get your aerobic (not to mention endorphic) rocks off and enjoy the greater outdoors, you strap all manner of weights to your hands and arms and then flail about energetically (or dorkily) while you stride purposefully […] - [Snowfall and Snow Leopards](https://centralpark.org/snowfall-and-snow-leopards/): This evening has brought a delightful frosting to the park, although it is scheduled to be replaced by slushy grey muck by morning. One of the most romantic views in the park is Belvedere Castle in the snow. And while we’re on the subject – Snow leopards will soon have new digs in Manhattan, at the Central Park Zoo. The Allison Maher Stern Snow Leopard Exhibit is expected to open in spring of 2009 and was made possible by a $7 million leadership gift to the WCS Gateways to Conservation campaign by Allison and Leonard Stern.  The new exhibit will replicate […] - [Animal Advocates Protest Against Carriage-Horse Industry In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/animal-advocates-protest-against-carriage-horse-industry-in-central-park/): Animal rights activists braved frigid weather and gathered at Central Park South Thursday, Jan. 1st to protest the treatment of carriage horses. - [Carriage Horses Forced To Work In Snowstorm](https://centralpark.org/carriage-horses-forced-to-work-in-snow-storm/): Yesterday morning, at the height of the winter snowstorm, horse were forced to work pulling carriages along dangerously icy streets. This in complete violation of the law. When called at 10:00 AM the ASPCA insisted that the horses were not working. Donny Moss, the producer and director of Blinders: the Truth Behind the Tradition, was on Central Park South taking video. The ASPCA seems to be woefully out of touch. More interesting videos:  They show consistent overcharging – particularly now that it is the holiday season. The going rate is $34 for 20 minutes. There is no sales tax.Yet the drivers ask for […] - [Park in the Dark](https://centralpark.org/park-in-the-dark/): One of my favorite things to do in Manhattan, and I know I risk seeming a complete geek by relating this, is to run around the Central Park Reservoir at sunset in the wintertime, the geeky part being I love listening to Garrison Keillor on NPR while I do it (although Peter Gabriel and Tom Petty come a close second). There is something about watching the crystal clear depths of the night sky as it darkens around the skyline (New York City dressing for for the evening) juxtaposed with the (admittedly) corny intimacy of an imaginary radio broadcast that somehow brings […] - [Documentary Exposing Carriage Horse Carnage](https://centralpark.org/blinders-screened-2/): BLINDERS, a 50 min documentary about the growing movement to ban the infamous NYC carriage horses, will be screened publicly in Manhattan for the first time on Sept. 18th and 22nd. BLINDERS has been screened at 10 film festivals and won the 2008 award for Best Film in the Point of View Category at the International Wildlife Film Festival. September 18, 7:30 p.m. Visionfest Film Festival Tribeca Cinemas Tickets – $11 Sept. 22, 7:00 p.m. AMC THEATER 3rd Ave and 71st St Please join Mary & Peter Max, Ally Sheedy, Kristen Johnson and Nellie McKay for a screening of BLINDERS to […] - [Bon Jovi on the Great Lawn](https://centralpark.org/bon-jovi-on-the-great-lawn/): Bon Jovi did indeed rock the Great Lawn. The boys from Jersey made their fans, and home state, proud, singing several of their greatest hits, including “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “You Give Love a Bad Name,” before ending their set with “I Love This Town” — a kind of throwing out the first pitch for Major League Baseball’s All-Star week. While there was some muttering from those living nearby that it might have been a bit too raucous, think that it was perfectly appropriate. And it certainly was better than the near riot that occured at the Philharmonica’s concert in […] - [Horse Drawn Carriages Part Two](https://centralpark.org/horse-drawn-carriages-part-two/): In the past year I have commented several times on the Horse Drawn Carriage industry as it is carried out in New York.  Initially I was of the opinion that it was a more or less innocent tradition that provided a colorful way to tour New York and Central Park.  During the past few months I’ve been forced to confront the awful truth of the matter – that, no matter how quaint or traditional, there is no defense for making horses live in squalid cells and have to walk through traffic behind buses and trucks.   That’s without even considering the accidents that […] - [Dark drama unfolds in the Bethesda Fountain restrooms](https://centralpark.org/dark-drama-unfolds-in-the-bethesda-fountain-restrooms/): A noir thriller, based on actual events that transpired in Dublin, Ireland in the 1950’s was performed last week (3/19 – 3/29) in Central Park.  But it wasn’t staged at the Delacorte, and it certainly wasn’t enacted by marionettes in the Swedish Cottage.  It was performed in the Men’s and Ladies’ toilets at Bethesda Terrace – and the not so subtle allegory of using the public bathrooms in a play depicting the moral hypocrisy of public officials could not have come at a more topical moment in New York history. And while the surroundings might have been somewhat off putting, Irish director and […] - [Romantic Spots In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/romantic-spots-in-central-park/): TripAdvisor recently announced the top 10 places in America to propose, according to travelers and editors, and according to them the single best place in the country to pop the question is New York’s very own Central Park.   According to one TripAdvisor traveler, “I got proposed to right next to the lake in Central Park, near the fountain! It was perfect and I have such happy memories of that days.”  Awwww. Well besides actually proposing, which is certainly an extreme measure, the celebration of Valentine’s Day offers a great opportunity to take advantage of some of the park’s most romantic locations.  […] - [Horse-Drawn Carriages in Central Park - Take Two](https://centralpark.org/horse-drawn-carriages-in-central-park-take-two/): After a few weeks of impassioned, and enlightening, comments on my Horse Controversy post I must say that my position has changed.  While I still like the idea of the horses being confined to giving rides in a carless Central Park, I admit that finding them viable lodging near the park would be challenging, if not impossible.  And if they still had to travel to work through traffic, they would still be in jeopardy.  However I do think that if the Mayor seriously wants this industry to continue he should find a way for acceptable stabling to be created.  What if the […] - [Horse Controversy Rages](https://centralpark.org/horse-controversy-rages/): Okay, I’m all for protecting the horses that line Central Park South waiting for tourists to hop in and clip clop around the Park.  The recent videos posted on YouTube.com and on various news sites are horrific.  But.  But I don’t think the ban advocated by the Queens City Councilman will make life all the better for the horses. First – Because there is no way the ban will ever get passed.  The Mayor is against it, the industry is against it and tourists are against it.   It will get shot down and nothing will be done, except that the City Councilman from […] - [2011 Central Park Film Festival](https://centralpark.org/2011-central-park-film-festival/): Music is the theme at the ninth annual Central Park Film Festival, which brings free movies to the heart of Manhattan for five nights, Aug. 23-27. From rock to country, the films will celebrate great musicians and the best in popular music, with each night showcasing a different musical icon. - [The Scene @ Tavern: Ice Cream Demonstration](https://centralpark.org/the-scene-tavern-ice-cream-demonstration/): Kids on the Scene: Ice Cream Demonstration - [SHELEBRATION at SummerStage!](https://centralpark.org/shelebration-at-summerstage/): SHELEBRATION! A TRIBUTE TO THE WORKS OF SHEL SILVERSTEIN Truly an amazing evening, despite the inclement weather.  Silverstein’s songs and poems were seamlessly woven into a remarkable tapestry of performances – ranging from Suzanne Vega to Dan Zanes to Lou Reed.  It was a celebration of the wonder and enchantment of a famed illustrator, playwright, poet, performer, recording artist, and Grammy-winning songwriter – Shel Silverstein. This amazing evening featured an exceptional gathering of musicians and special celebrity guests performing unique interpretations of Silverstein’s beloved songs and poetry as well as the debut of works from Silverstein’s forthcoming poetry collection, Every Thing On […] - [July 29th Weekend in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/july-29th-weekend-in-central-park/): [fblikesend]Enjoy the weekend in Central Park – Besides Shakespeare in the Park there are tours, storytelling and music – all can be found on the Central Park Calendar.  We also have an amazing dance performance at the free SummerStage festival. SummerStage is pleased to present “The Best of Forces,” four works that highlights the company’s 30th anniversary. Founded in 1981, Forces of Nature Dance Theatre has become a major player in the dance world, having produced numerous high quality ballets and performing around the world. With a creative matrix centered between the African and American cultural diaspora, its aesthetic has been critically acclaimed […] - [Lasker Pool In Central Park - Summer Oasis](https://centralpark.org/lasker-pool-in-central-park-summer-oasis/): Lasker Pool In Central Park - Summer Oasis - [July 4th in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/july-4th-in-central-park/): July 4th in Central Park - [Last Night at SummerStage - Ben L’Oncle Soul](https://centralpark.org/tonight-at-summerstage-ben-loncle-soul/): Ben L’Oncle Soul filled Central Park SummerStage last night with the soul – pop stylings that have enthralled European audiences for years.  Displaying a classic Motown style coupled with boundless energy and stage presence he poured himself into every song and soon had the receptive crowd dancing the summer night away.  Growing up to the beat of Motown he was signed by  Motown France, his considerable talent led him to open for big names in contemporary soul, such as Musiq Soulchild, Raphael Saadiq and India Arie who invited him on stage with her to perform.  It’s easy to see why he’ll soon have […] - [Cocktail Hour in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/cocktail-hour-in-central-park/): As of today, the Pera Turkish Taco Truck will be serving alcohol to thirsty park-goers. - [SummerStage - BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-blue-note-jazz-festival/): SummerStage - BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL - [Motown at SummerStage](https://centralpark.org/motown-at-summerstage/): On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, The New York Pops orchestra will perform at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park for the annual SummerStage Gala presented by City Parks Foundation. - [Shakespeare in the Park 2011](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-in-the-park-2011-2/): Make plans to join us for this beloved New York summertime tradition at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. - [Horseback Riding To Return To Central Park](https://centralpark.org/horseback-riding-to-return-to-central-park/): Horseback Riding To Return To Central Park - [Black Eyed Peas To Play Central Park](https://centralpark.org/black-eyed-peas-to-play-central-park/): Black Eyed Peas To Play Central Park - [Happy Birthday Frederick Law Olmsted!](https://centralpark.org/happy-birthday-frederick-law-olmsted/): Today marks 199th birthday for visionary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, famous for co-designing many well-known urban parks with his senior partner Calvert Vaux, including Central Park and Prospect Park. - [Celebrate Earth Day at the Central Park Zoo](https://centralpark.org/celebrate-earth-day-at-the-central-park-zoo/): Explore the mysterious frozen worlds of the Arctic and Antarctic in this exciting 4-D adventure from BBC Earth, showing at the Zoo’s 4-D theater. Planet Earth: Ice Worlds transports viewers to the danger-filled world of the Polar Regions and depicts the effects of the ice on the animals that live there. Learn how the seasonal advance and retreat of the ice shapes the lives of polar bears at the North Pole and emperor penguins at the South Pole. The visual drama of this 3-D film is heightened by a variety of sensory effects in the theater, from water mist, blustery winds, […] - [Tavern on the Green Re-Opening](https://centralpark.org/tavern-on-the-green-re-opening/): Tavern on the Green Re-Opening - [Special Preview - The Smurfs Invade Central Park](https://centralpark.org/special-preview-the-smurfs-invade-central-park/): Special Preview - The Smurfs Invade Central Park - [Central Park Moonlight Ride](https://centralpark.org/central-park-moonlight-ride-2/): Join other nocturnal New Yorkers for our favorite starlit group bike ride. - [Unmarriage Until Gay Marriage Mass Ritual in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/unmarriage-until-gay-marriage-mass-ritual-in-central-park/): This weekend gay marriage supporters will be part of the Unmarriage Until Gay Marriage mass ritual at New York City’s Bethesda Angel in Central Park. This will mark the second year in a row that the unmarriage will be taking place, in which participants hope to pressure state leadership to legalize same-sex marriage. The move mimics certain high-profile celebrities who have refused to get married until same-sex marriage is legalized. Most famously, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have made public their committment to non-committment until gay marriage is legal. - [Shakespeare In The Park 2011](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-in-the-park-2011/): The 2011 Shakespeare in the Park summer season will once again present two Shakespeare plays in repertory, giving audiences eight straight weeks of free Shakespeare at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. - [Sledding in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/sledding-in-central-park/): Here's a great video of sledding in Central Park reminding us why snow can actually be fun. - [The Secret History of the Swedish Cottage](https://centralpark.org/the-secret-history-of-the-swedish-cottage/): Tuesday, January 18th, was opening night in Central Park, although it wasn't Shakespeare in the Park or the Metropolitan Opera on the Great Lawn it was a gala event complete with opening night jitters and post production reception. - [Huddlestone Arch](https://centralpark.org/huddlestone-arch/): Huddlestone Arch, just south of Lasker Rink, looks as if it was formed by some benevolent act of nature, rather than being carefully crafted over 150 years ago.  It is in a part of the park that is much more natural, unspoiled, and much less utilized, bordering the Harlem Meer, while providing a less-trafficked retreat off the beaten path. Calvert Vaux designed the arch to seamlessly fit into the local scenery, its massive stones carrying the park drive overhead and shielding the trickling brook below. The bridge is also striking for the immense size of its boulders. One lodged in the base […] - [Carriage Horse Abuse](https://centralpark.org/carriage-horse-abuse/): Horses who are forced to pull carriages endure long workdays while exposed to extreme temperatures and dangerous traffic and are often denied adequate rest, water, and food. - [Central Park Moonlight Ride](https://centralpark.org/central-park-moonlight-ride/): Join us for New York’s favorite starlit group bike ride.  The Central Park Moonlight ride, Time’s Up! longest-running ride, got its start on a summer night 15 years ago.  Come enjoy the tranquility of the park and its beautiful ponds and waterways.  This totally safe ride, with front and rear bike guides, is a nature lover’s dream in Manhattan!  The ride moves at a very leisurely pace with a few stops to enjoy the scenery. We usually finish before midnight, back at Columbus Circle. Total mileage is under 10 miles. We do not require lights (although if you have them you […] - [Central Park Gets Twenty Inches of Snow](https://centralpark.org/central-park-gets-twenty-inches-of-snow/): The first major snowstorm of the season packed quite a wallop, dumping almost two feet of snow on New York City. National Weather Service meteorologist Matt Scalora said Central Park had gotten 20 inches as of 7 a.m. with drifts up to three feet. The winds were strongest overnight and into the early morning hours, blowing up to 59 mph at John F. Kennedy International Airport and 55 mph at LaGuardia Airport. White Plains in Westchester County had even stronger gusts, up to 67 mph. - [111th Annual Central Park Christmas Bird Count](https://centralpark.org/111th-annual-central-park-christmas-bird-count/): Take part in this annual citizen-science tradition started by ornithologist Frank Chapman on December 25, 1900. - [Vigil for John Lennon Today at Strawberry Fields](https://centralpark.org/vigil-for-john-lennon-today-at-strawberry-fields/): Vigil for John Lennon today at Strawberry Fields - [Cleopatra's Needle](https://centralpark.org/cleopatras-needle/): Probably the strangest monument in Central Park is the 71 foot, 244 ton Obelisk, or Cleopatra’s Needle. - [The Three Bears Holiday Bash in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/the-three-bears-holiday-bash-in-central-park/): A great way to spend a holiday afternoon in Central Park. The City Parks Foundation is once again proud to announce the holiday launch of The Three Bears Holiday Bash, a marionette production beginning November 16, 2010 at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park. - [Another Carriage Horse Accident Near Central Park](https://centralpark.org/another-carriage-horse-accident-near-central-park/): Reports of yet another carriage horse being injured on a New York City Street.  On November 3rd, a New York City bus hit a horse during rush hour. The carriage horse was grazed by the bus on 7th Avenue, at around 54th street, at 5:30 p.m. A witness says the horse “was spooked and evidently frightened out of his/her wits.”   What business does a horse have being in the middle of Manhattan rush hour? legally, none.  Elizabeth Forel of the Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages says the law is very clear on this: horse-drawn carriages are not allowed between 57th St. and 42nd […] - [A Hidden Wilderness In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/a-hidden-wilderness-in-central-park/): Less than a hundred yards away are some of the toniest hotels in New York City the Hallett Sanctuary lies just a popped champagne cork's flight from the Plaza Hotel. A virtually untouched wilderness just steps down from Fifth Ave. it is an oasis for migrating birds and dozens of other denizens of the Park. - [Baby Mongoose Pups at the Central Park Zoo](https://centralpark.org/baby-mongoose-pups-at-the-central-park-zoo/): Baby Mongoose Pups at the Central Park Zoo - [The Great Lawn - Central Park's Other Reservoir](https://centralpark.org/the-great-lawn-one-time-reservoir/): The Great Lawn holds the distinction of being the single largest design feature that was not part of the original Greensward Plan, as drawn up by Olmsted and Vaux. - [John Lennon Tribute Film "LENNONNYC" at SummerStage](https://centralpark.org/john-lennon-tribute-film-lennonnyc-at-summerstage/): Today, October 9th, marks what would have been the 70th birthday of John Lennon. Tonight at 7:00 pm there is a free screening of American Masters:LENNONYC. - [Central Park Escape](https://centralpark.org/central-park-escape/): Central Park's 843 acres represent 6% of the total surface of the island. It features a variety of terrains and vistas, ranging from the beautifully sculptured balustrades of Bethesda Terrace to the woodsy solitude of the Ramble. It offers each New Yorker, however much jaundiced and jaded, escape from the clamorous confines of the urban environment and insight into ourselves, not to mention the glimpse of the occasional raccoon. Central Park allows us to breath, to stretch, to discover possibilities and see around corners and into the great curved horizon that is so often hidden. And sometimes it just lets us off the leash. - [The Blockhouse - Central Park's Oldest Edifice](https://centralpark.org/the-blockhouse-central-parks-oldest-edifice/): The Blockhouse - Central Park's Oldest Edifice - [Central Park Film Festival 2010](https://centralpark.org/central-park-film-festival-2010/): The 2010 Central Park Movie Festival concludes tonight with  Manhattan, which was chosen by the Viewer’s Choice Poll conducted each year.  It was a great lineup, except that Serendipity, with its beautiful shots of  Wollman Rink in winter, should not have had to face off with the Woody Allen classic as viewer’s choice.  Not while The Taking Of Pelham 123, the turgid potboiler of a remake, is the disappointing Tuesday night offering. Anyway – The eighth annual festival will be held for the first time in the landscape north of Sheep Meadow, behind Mineral Springs (mid-Park at 69th Street). Enter the Park at 72nd […] - [New York Sues For Return Of Rare Central Park Drawings](https://centralpark.org/new-york-sues-for-return-of-rare-central-park-drawings/): Historians have long wondered whether Central Park was originally conceived the way it looks today. Were the ornate colorful tiles underneath the Bethesda Terrace a vision of the original designers? What about the elegant black lamps that dot the park? Now historians might finally have some clues about the park’s design. Illustrations for features of Central Park and other public places in New York have resurfaced, and the city has gone to court to get them back. Real estate broker Sam Buckley said his father found the drawings, by Jacob Wrey Mould, in a Manhattan trash bin sometime before 1960, according […] - [Central Park Bagel Bark](https://centralpark.org/central-park-bagel-bark/): Join in during off-leash hours for coffee, pastries and bagels (of course) all courtesy of Central Park Conservancy’s Central Park PAWS. Come meet this vibrant neighborhood dog community. The Bagel Bark travels each month to a different dog friendly area of Central Park. This week they’re at the Statue of Balto Date: Saturday, August 21, 2010 Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM - [Capeman in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/capeman-in-central-park/): The Public Theater reports that they got everyone in from the standby line last night – so, if you want to see Paul Simon’s musical live at the Delacorte stop by! - [Central Park SummerStage: Bachata Fest ](https://centralpark.org/central-park-summerstage-bachata-fest/): Dominican singer Andy Andy has emerged as one of a handful of musicians on the cutting edge of the bachata craze. Andy began his music career as a merenguero before making the switch to the increasingly popular bachata style. With 5 solo chart-topping bachata albums to his credit, Andy Andy has consistently maintained himself on Billboard’s Top Tropical album charts . Luis Miguel de la Amargue, known as the “King of Bachata” has taken his music worldwide and is one of the most respected artists in the genre. The multi-award winner and recipient of 2009’s “Bachatero of the Year” and “Bachata […] - [NY Laughs in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/ny-laughs-in-central-park/): Laughter in the Park 2010 is a free, outdoor comedy series in public venues. For 11 weeks throughout the summer, NY Laughs presents two hours of comedy at seven different city parks/greenspaces throughout Manhattan. Catch them at Mineral Springs in Central Park on Aug. 15 – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM NYLaughs Inc. is a not for profit organization and New York City’s newest Arts institution. Through the production of FREE comedy performances set within NYC’s myriad of public venues, NY Laughs seeks to provide laughter to everyday New Yorkers and elevate the profile and reputation of the Comic Arts. New York […] - [Ballet Record Set In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/ballet-record-set-in-central-park/): Dancers from the American Ballet Theater and the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club attempted to set the Guinness World Record for "Most Ballerinas En Point." The record try was made in New York's Central Park. (Aug. 3) - [Central Park's Blacksmith](https://centralpark.org/central-parks-blacksmith/): On the west side of Central Park, around 86th Street, there burns a forge, and next to it stands Larry Hagberg, blacksmith. - [The Clark Sisters, Kierra Kiki Sheard and Juanita Bynum at SummerStage](https://centralpark.org/the-clark-sisters-kierra-kiki-sheard-and-juanita-bynum-at-summerstage/): This weekend SummerStage is going to resound with the soulfully spiritual music of contemporary gospel legends. Detroit family legacies live on in these soulful gospel tunes bursting with a wide range of vocal and melodic harmony. Four of the most celebrated voices in gospel history–The Clark Sisters: Jacky, Twinkie, Dorinda and Karen–have spent three decades singing, preaching, evangelizing and teaching the Word at home and abroad. With three Grammys under their belt and twelve full-length records to date, they are credited as cornerstone performers in the mainstream, contemporary gospel style. Kierra “Kiki” Sheard is the latest generation of a legendary Gospel […] - [Naumburg Orchestral Concerts](https://centralpark.org/naumburg-orchestral-concert-in-central-park/): With Al Pacino in “Merchant of Venice” and the Flaming Lips at SummerStage some of the more simple pleasures of Central Park as a performance venue may be overlooked. This Tuesday evening the free Naumburg Orchestral Concert series continues with a performance by The Knights. Led by conductor Eric Jacobsen, The Knights perform in a wide spectrum of concert venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Tonic, the Brooklyn Lyceum, Le Poisson Rouge, Celebrate Brooklyn, Baryshnikov Arts Center, Central Park, Mass MoCA, and the Whitney Museum. Also in demand on the international stage, they have appeared at the Dresden Musikfestspiele, the National […] - [Jovanotti at SummerStage](https://centralpark.org/jovanotti-at-summerstage/): While Italian hip-hop may initially seem as intuitive as Scottish opera, a quick check of YouTube reveals Jovanotti’s music as an infectiously unpretentious blend of pop and African beats that will have SummerStage rocking this Saturday night. The free show features a convergence of pop superstars from Italy, Venezuela and Mexico that represent the global connectivity and collective ability to merge musical genres of dance, elctro, hip-hop and pop.  Can haggis-rock be far behind? Italian superstar Jovanotti is perhaps the best known pop/hip-hop artist in Italy’s history, regularly performing to sold-out stadium crowds throughout his native land. Jovanotti has consistently explored […] - [Comedy Central at SummerStage](https://centralpark.org/comedy-central-at-summerstage/): Last Wednesday marked the 4th annual Comedy Central Festival at SummerStage in Central Park and, in my humble opinion, it was the best. Outside of having the illustrious host of the nightly fake news program, Jon Stewart, himself on hand the show included all of my favorite contributors to the Daily Show over the past year. - [Canoe the Harlem Meer](https://centralpark.org/canoe-the-harlem-meer/): Canoe the Harlem Meer - [Urban Parks Lecture At The Arsenal](https://centralpark.org/freshkills-park-talks-at-the-arsenal/): For many years, urban parks across the U.S. sank into decay and disuse. However, as cities have begun to rebound — and as evidence of the economic, cultural, and health benefits of parks grows — investment in these valuable facilities has swelled. Many new parks are being built in surprising places, like rooftops, old railyards, highway decks, covered reservoirs and widened stream valleys – and the leader in the movement is New York City. By serving duty as everything from community gardens to schoolyard parks to cemeteries-for-the-living to recreational retention ponds, the urban parks movement is transforming cities for residents, families, […] - ["Much Ado About Nothing" in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/much-ado-about-nothing-in-central-park/): The New York Classical Theater presents “Much Ado About Nothing” in Central Park. In yet another alternative to long lines in the sweltering heat, you can catch an open air performance of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. New York Classical Theatre’s hallmark is accessibility and a panoramic staging approach to performance. Their site-specific productions are adapted to showcase the unique visual components of Central Park through innovative design and choreographic elements. Throughout the performance, the audience will follow the actors from place to place, as the plot unfolds from scene to scene. In this way, the spectators become active participants […] - [Le Pain Quotidien on the Sheep Meadow](https://centralpark.org/le-pain-quotidien-on-the-sheep-meadow/): Le Pain Quotidien on the Sheep Meadow - [Paul Simon's Capeman in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/1323/): Three Performances Only! At The Delacorte Theater August 14-16, 2010 THE CAPEMAN, featuring music by Paul Simon and book and lyrics by Paul Simon and Derek Walcott, will be directed by Tony Award nominee Diane Paulus, who directed the concert version of HAIR at the Delacorte in 2007. Sergio Trujillo will provide choreography and the Grammy-winning Oscar Hernandez and an extraordinary 12-piece orchestra will play Simon’s haunting score. Casting and full creative team to be announced at a later date. Originally on Broadway in 1998, Simon’s musical THE CAPEMAN tells the true story of a Nuyorican street gang member whose story […] - [Shakespeare's "The Tempest" in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/shakespeares-the-tempest-in-central-park/): Can’t get tickets to Shakespeare in the Park and don’t have time to wait on line overnight? Why not check out the Boomerang Theatre Company for their outdoor performance of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest – it’s also free and takes place outside in the beautiful confines of Central Park Staurdays and Sundays through July 17th.  Enter at 69th Street and Central Park West.  All shows start at 2:00 PM - [Prince Harry Runs In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/prince-harry-runs-in-central-park/): Crowds cheered and waved for a somewhat flushed Prince Harry during Central Park's Achilles Hope and Possibility race Central Park Sunday, morning as the prince enjoyed the last day of his New York visit. - [McCoy Tyner Swings at SummerStage](https://centralpark.org/mccoy-tyner-swings-at-summerstage/): The Mccoy Tyner Quartet appeared Wednesday night at SummerStage and the band was just as hot as the 90 degree weather. - [Simon and Garfunkel at SummerStage](https://centralpark.org/simon-and-garfunkel-at-summerstage/): Last night's SummerStage Gala Benefit to raise funds for the Parks Foundation's free music festival featured the songs of Simon and Garfunkel, and what better way to celebrate summer in the city than by enjoying the music of New York's most legendary singing duo. - [Melody Gardot Kicks Off SummerStage](https://centralpark.org/melody-gardot-kicks-off-summerstage/): Melody Gardot Led off the SummerStage season with a brilliant performance last night at Rumsey Playfield. - [Camping In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/camping-in-central-park/): The New York Urban Park Rangers are offering New Yorkers a chance to spend the night under the stars in Central Park. - [Shakespeare In The Park 2010](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-in-the-park-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 Festival the annual productions draw thousands to the open air theater at the heart of Central Park. Originally built as a temporary structure in 1962, the Delacorte Theater is the setting for the continuing series. The audience sits in a horseshoe shape, just short of being in the round. The backdrop to the stage is Turtle Pond, bathed in a […] - [SummerStage 25th Anniversary Celebration](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-25th-anniversary-celebration/): SummerStage 25th Anniversary Celebration - [Shakespeare Garden](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-garden/): One of the many hidden gems of Central Park, the Shakespeare Garden is a lovely spot to “stop and smell the roses”. - [Cleopatra's Needle - Oldest Monument in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/cleopatras-needle-oldest-monument-in-central-park/): Cleopatra's Needle - Oldest Monument in Central Park - [Belvedere Castle](https://centralpark.org/belvedere-castle/) - [Reservoir Track Dedicated To Alberto Arroyo, The Mayor of Central Park](https://centralpark.org/reservoir-track-dedicated-to-alberto-arroyo-the-mayor-of-central-park/): Reservoir Track Dedicated To Alberto Arroyo, The Mayor of Central Park - [An Unbirthday Party in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/an-unbirthday-party-in-central-park/): 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](https://centralpark.org/the-swedish-cottage-marionette-theater/): 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. - [Gapstow Bridge](https://centralpark.org/gapstow-bridge/): 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. - [City To Add Green Market Carts To Central Park](https://centralpark.org/city-to-add-green-market-carts-to-central-park/): City To Add Green Market Carts To Central Park - [New Park Named For Andrew H. Green](https://centralpark.org/new-park-named-for-andrew-h-green/): New Park Named For Andrew H. Green - [NYC Storm Breaks 114-Year-Old Snowfall Record for Central Park](https://centralpark.org/central-park-snow-patrol/): Central Park Snow Patrol - [Coyotes In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/coyotes-in-central-park/): Central Park could be dogged by a coyote problem. The parks department Tuesday confirmed more than one sighting this week, but said it isn’t a cause for alarm. “It is a good sign that wildlife is returning to New York,” said parks department spokeswoman Vickie Karp. It is not known whether one or several coyotes are roaming Central Park, but the health and environmental conservation departments are keeping an eye out. It’s not the first time a coyote was found in the park. Hal the coyote was caught there in 2006, but later died after ingesting rat poison. Last month, a […] - [Central Park Carousel Operator Rides No More](https://centralpark.org/central-park-carousel-operator-rides-no-more/): Central Park Carousel Operator Rides No More - [Bow Bridge - Central Park's Most Romantic Place](https://centralpark.org/bow-bridge-central-parks-most-romantic-place/): Bow Bridge - Central Park's Most Romantic Place - [Bethesda Fountain - the Historic Heart of Central Park](https://centralpark.org/bethesda-fountain-the-historic-heart-of-central-park/): Bethesda Fountain - the Historic Heart of Central Park - [Winter Storm Piles Over 18 Inches of Snow on Central Park](https://centralpark.org/winter-storm-piles-over-18-inches-of-snow-on-central-park/): Winter Storm Piles Over 18 Inches of Snow on Central Park - [Belvedere Castle, Medieval Edifice at Center of New York City](https://centralpark.org/belvedere-castle-medieval-edifice-at-the-citys-center/): Belvedere Castle, Medieval Edifice At The City's Center - [New York Governor Demands Better Treatment for Central Park Carriage Horses](https://centralpark.org/new-york-governor-demands-better-treatment-for-central-park-carriage-horses/): New York Governor Demands Better Treatment for Central Park Carriage Horses - [Central Park's Most Romantic Places - Conservatory Garden](https://centralpark.org/central-parks-most-romantic-places-conservatory-garden/): A tranquil oasis at the north end of the park, the Conservatory Garden offers dozens of fragrantly secluded corners and lush, leafy bowers to host an intimate tryst. - [The Shakespeare Garden - One Of Central Park's Hidden Gems](https://centralpark.org/the-shakespeare-garden-one-of-central-parks-hidden-gems/): “Away before me to sweet beds of flowers. Love-thoughts lie rich when canopied with bowers.” - Count Orsino in Twelfth Night, Act I, Scene I A fitting quote to introduce number six on my top ten list of most romantic places, one of Central Park’s hidden gems: the Shakespeare Garden. - [Central Park's Most Romantic Places - Conservatory Water](https://centralpark.org/central-parks-most-romantic-places-conservatory-water/): With sailboats gliding by in miniature regattas, Hans Christian Andersen reading to his friend the duckling and Alice holding court with the Cheshire Cat, Conservatory Water offers scenic accents both romantic and literary. - [Central Park's Most Romantic Places - Cherry Hill](https://centralpark.org/central-parks-most-romantic-places-cherry-hill/): Perched above the Lake, overlooking Bow Bridge and the Ramble, Cherry Hill is at the virtual center of the park - [Central Park's Most Romantic Places - Wollman Rink](https://centralpark.org/central-parks-most-romantic-places-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. - [Central Park's Most Romantic Places](https://centralpark.org/central-parks-most-romantic-places/): With Valentine's Day fast approaching I thought I'd make a list counting down the ten most romantic places in Central Park. - [Belvedere Castle - Function, Form and Romance](https://centralpark.org/belvedere-castle-function-form-and-romance/): 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 in one convenient, central location. Designed originally in 186 - [Central Park Covered In Snow Recalls Sleigh Rides To McGown's Pass Tavern](https://centralpark.org/central-park-covered-in-snow-recalls-sleigh-rides-to-mcgowns-pass-tavern/): Streetlights twinkling through the snow, not a car to be seen, or heard, just the soft white mantle covering the road and trees, muting what little sound there was. Easy to imagine the park a century or so ago, when the first snow of the season was the occasion for a race to the Tavern that once stood at the top of McGown's Pass. - [Fans Gather At Strawberry Fields To Commemorate John Lennon](https://centralpark.org/fans-gather-at-strawberry-fields-to-commemorate-john-lennon/): Fans Gather At Strawberry Fields To Commemorate John Lennon - [Own A Piece Of Central Park History - Tavern On The Green Auction](https://centralpark.org/own-a-piece-of-central-park-history-tavern-on-the-green-auction/): Own A Piece Of Central Park History - Tavern On The Green Auction - [Skate Free at Central Park's Wollman Rink](https://centralpark.org/skate-free-at-central-parks-wollman-rink/): 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 rentals! - [Police Department To Increase Patrols In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/police-department-to-increase-patrols-in-central-park/): The New York Police Department has increased patrols in Central Park after three muggings took place there last weekend. - [Running Cycles](https://centralpark.org/running-cycles/): 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 combined with perfect scenery, a combination that makes exercise seem like utter self indulgence. - [New Oak Bridge Unveiled In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/new-oak-bridge-unveiled-in-central-park/): 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 entrances to the Ramble near West 77th Street, is an attempt to restore the section of the park to the original vision.  Calvert Vaux had originally created an ornate design: carved white oak, panels of decorative cast iron set in the railings, and pine floorboards.  However, the upkeep of the wood turned out to be more than […] - [The Wizard Of Oz Screened In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/the-wizard-of-oz-screened-in-central-park/): Flying Monkeys in the heart of Manhattan? Oh my! Yes, the Yellow Brick Road is winding through Central Park, Tuesday, September 29th. Netflix is sponsoring a 70th anniversary screening of the 1939 classic, "The Wizard Of Oz". The showing is free and is taking place at Rumsey Playfield, the site of the annual SummerStage festival. - [Feel Free: A National Parks Celebration in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/feel-free-a-national-parks-celebration-in-central-park/): Feel Free: A National Parks Celebration in Central Park featuring Carole King, Alison Krauss and the Counting Crows - [Pavement Reuniting For Concert At SummerStage In 2010](https://centralpark.org/pavement-reuniting-for-concert-at-summerstage-in-2010/): Pavement Reuniting For Concert At SummerStage In 2010 - [Bard For The Birds](https://centralpark.org/bard-for-the-birds/): The starling is only mentioned once by Shakespeare, in a passage which shows that in his time this bird, which possesses remarkable powers of imitation, was taught to say words. The fiery Hotspur declares that although the King had forbidden him to speak of Mortimer he would find his Majesty – “When he lies asleep, And in his ear I’ll holla ‘Mortimer!’ Nay, I’ll have a starling shall be taught to speak Nothing but ‘Mortimer,’ and give it him, To keep his anger still in motion.” [1st Henry IV – I, 3] There it is – one passage in one play […] - [Storm Cleanup Goes On In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/storm-cleanup-goes-on-in-central-park/): The massive cleanup is continuing this week in Central Park, where the severe storm of Aug. 18 battered landscapes and brought down more than 250 trees. The storm lasted less than 30 minutes, but left areas of the Park’s north end devastated. It also left months of cleanup estimated to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. “It was an incredibly localized storm,” said Neil Calvanese, vice president for operations for the Central Park Conservancy, surveying the battered landscapes near the North Woods. “It’s unbelievable. You walk in the south end of the Park, below 90th Street on the East and 85th […] - ["The Bacchae" at the Delacorte in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/the-bacchae-at-the-delacorte-in-central-park/): JoAnne Akalaitis' production of Euripides' "The Bacchae" at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park is an interestingly realized production. - [Summer Thunderstorm Wreaks Havoc in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/summer-thunderstorm-wreaks-havoc-in-central-park/): Over three hundred trees, some over a century old, lay snapped in half and uprooted throughout Central Park today after a severe thunderstorm with winds as high as 80 mph crashed through New York City last night. - [Laura Mvula / Taylor McFerrin & Marcus Gilmore at SummerStage](https://centralpark.org/laura-mvula-taylor-mcferrin-marcus-gilmore-summerstage/): Laura Mvula / Taylor McFerrin & Marcus Gilmore in association with Jill Newman Productions and The Blue Note Jazz Festival at SummerStage in Central Park - [Elvis Costello at SummerStage 2017](https://centralpark.org/elvis-costello-summerstage-2017/): Elvis Costello & The Imposters at SummerStage, Central Park June 15 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm - [SummerStage - The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-metropolitan-opera-summer-recital-central-park/): Stars from the Metropolitan Opera entertained a packed SummerStage on a warm, but otherwise perfect night in Central Park.  It was an amazing evening of arias & duets from some of opera’s most beloved works.  The evening featured performances by soprano Susanna Phillips, mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong, and tenor Petr Nekoranec, joined by pianist Dan Saunders. The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series Susanna Phillips Recipient of the 2010 Beverly Sills Artist Award, soprano Susanna Phillips frequently appears at the Metropolitan Opera, this past season starring as Clémence in Kaija Saariaho’s L’Amour de Loin and Musetta in La Bohème, a role she will reprise next season. Other performances […] - [Mavis Staples at SummerStage in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/mavis-staples-summerstage-central-park/): Mavis Staples / Toshi Reagon & BIGLovely June 3 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm City Parks Foundation kicked off the 2017 SummerStage season with amazing performances by soul & gospel icon Mavis Staples and musician and soul artist Toshi Reagon laast Saturday, June 3rd at Central Park. Ms. Staples delivered an electrifying performance to the packed crowd at Central Park, showcasing her impressive vocal range. She performed the classic hit “Respect Yourself” and ended the evening with her legendary hit, “I’ll Take You There”. Ms. Staples is currently touring in support of her latest record, Livin’ On A High Note.  In addition, musician, […] - [SummerStage 2017 in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-2017-central-park/): The City Parks Foundation is excited to announce the 2017 season of SummerStage, New York City’s largest free outdoor performing arts festival, bringing more than 100 performances to Central Park and 15 neighborhood parks throughout the five boroughs. - [AIDS WALK NYC](https://centralpark.org/aids-walk-nyc/): AIDS Walk New York is the largest single-day AIDS fundraising event in the world. Sunday, May 21 in Central Park. - [Gov’t Mule / Chris Robinson Brotherhood at SummerStage in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/govt-mule-summerstage-central-park/): Gov’t Mule celebrated their 2,000th live performance Wednesday night in a smoking set that included several songs from their soon to be released new album, Revolution Come…Revolution Go.  The almost perfect Central Park weather set the stage for an evening night that featured inspired performances and several high profiled guest appearances. The Chris Robinson Brotherhood kicked off the night with a tight set that included “Behold The Seer,” the first single from the band’s forthcoming record. “Shore Power”.  Gov’t Mule followed and hit the ground running with “World Boss,” “Brand New Angel”, “About To Rage” and “Rocking Horse” with Haynes trading licks with keyboardist Danny Louis. Towards the […] - [Shakespeare in the Park 2017](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-park-2017/) - [Arsenal Gallery Exhibition Opening: The Rhythmic Art of Thread](https://centralpark.org/arsenal-gallery-exhibition-opening-rhythmic-art-thread/): The Rhythmic Art of Thread showcases works in fiber that explore diverse themes of culture, spirituality, historical events, and icons. Contemporary artists merge techniques of quilting, applique, mixed media, screening, fabric collage, and fiber fusion to tell stories and present abstract imagery in textile art. The exhibition features the works of Michael A. Cummings, Shimoda Emanuel, Ife Felix, Laura R. Gadson, Jacqueline Johnson, Jackquelynn Jones, Dindga McCannon, Lisa Shepard Stewart, and 2016 Teen Curators of The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Curated by Harlem Needle Arts with support from NYC Parks’ Ebony Society. Wednesday, January 11, 2017 6:00 p.m.–8:00 […] - [Lighting of the World's Largest Menorah: Manhattan](https://centralpark.org/lighting-worlds-largest-menorah-manhattan/): Lighting of the World's Largest Menorah: Manhattan - Central Park - [Arsenal Gallery Exhibition: Wreath Interpretations](https://centralpark.org/arsenal-gallery-exhibition-wreath-interpretations-2/): Celebrate the holiday season with the 34th annual exhibition of inventive, unconventional wreaths crafted by a diverse selection of more than 40 fine artists, designers, and other creative contributors. Enlivening this timeless holiday symbol, the participating artists employ a variety of unusual materials like beer cans, eyeglasses, kitchen utensils, and gardening tools to examine themes ranging from climate change to family heritage. This exhibition is an imaginative and fun way to experience the holiday season. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Every weekday between 12/7/2016 and 1/5/2017 . This event is free and open to the public. Location Arsenal in Central Park 830 Fifth Avenue […] - [PsychoBarn](https://centralpark.org/psychobarn/): Last weeks for this amazing installation on the roof of the Met.  A large-scale sculpture by acclaimed British artist Cornelia Parker, inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper and by two emblems of American architecture—the classic red barn and the Bates family’s sinister mansion from Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film Psycho—comprises the fourth annual installation of site-specific works commissioned for The Met’s Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden. Nearly 30 feet high, the sculpture is fabricated from a deconstructed red barn and seems at first to be a genuine house, but is in fact a scaled-down structure consisting of two facades […] - [Vieilles Charrues New York 2016](https://centralpark.org/vieilles-charrues-new-york-2016/): Vieilles Charrues New York 2016 #VCNY16 Featuring M & The Avener October 1 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm $30 BUY TICKETS Vieilles Charrues is France’s largest music festival and attracts more than 270,000 attendees and a lineup of 80 artists every year. Celebrate their 25th Anniversary and first US event with performances from high profile French artists including -M- (Matthieu Chedid), The Avener, The Celtic Social Club, and Krismenn & Alem. #VCNY16 Trailer from BZH New York on Vimeo. Details Date: October 1 Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cost: $30 Venue Rumsey Playfield NY 10021 United States Map: Organizer Vieilles Charrues Website: http://vcny16.org/ - [The Beach Boys at SummerStage in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/beach-boys-summerstage-central-park/): September 14 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm $50 – $55 BUY TICKETS By purchasing tickets to SummerStage Benefit Concerts, you are continuing to support over 100 free performances in parks throughout the five boroughs. The Beach Boys The Beach Boys celebrate 50 years of “Good Vibrations” in 2016 with a summer tour that takes them to SummerStage in New York City’s Central Park. Few, if any, acts can match The Beach Boys’ concert presence, spirit and performance. The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who along with Jeffrey Foskett, Brian Eichenburger, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill and […] - [Central Park Up for “Best Free Attraction” in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards](https://centralpark.org/central-park-best-free-attraction%e2%80%8b-usa-todays-10-best-readers-choice-awards/): Central Park Up for “Best Free Attraction”? in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards - [Go-Go's Farewell Performance at Central Park's SummerStage](https://centralpark.org/go-gos-farewell-performance-central-parks-summerstage/): The Go-Go’s last appearance in NYC took place August 13th at Central Park’s SummerStage – the site of their historic 2001 comeback performance. “After a 38 year run, we are gearing up for one last blast of a summer tour,” says the band about the farewell trek. “We feel so lucky and so grateful to have had the incredible support of our fans for so long. We can’t wait to get out on the road and give the people what they want: some loud fast music and a great party!”  And the Go-Go’s did just that with a performance that rocked a sell-out crowd. […] - [Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration at Central Park's Summerstage](https://centralpark.org/jerry-garcia-symphonic-celebration-central-parks-summerstage/): August 8 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm – $47.50 BUY TICKETS By purchasing tickets to SummerStage Benefit Concerts, you are continuing to support over 100 free performances in parks throughout the five boroughs. Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration featuring Warren Haynes This ground-breaking orchestral program – curated by the Garcia Family – features Garcia’s original compositions, as well as classic interpretations of his timeless standards that were hallmarks of Garcia and the Grateful Dead’s shows. Collaborating with a full symphony orchestra, renowned vocalist/guitarist Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule, The Dead) lends his soul-soaked, introspective blend of rock, blues, R&B and […] - [Water Fight on Central Park's Great Lawn](https://centralpark.org/water-fight-central-parks-great-lawn/): A great way to cool off! Waterfight NYC 2016 is happening tomorrow, Saturday, July 30. The annual event brings kids-at-heart together to duke it out super-soaker style while getting thoroughly drenched in the process. If you’re not afraid to get a little wet, pick up one of the recommended “weapons” for the event (water guns, super soakers, squirt guns, spray bottles and water blaster) and head to the park for an afternoon of battle from 2-5pm. You also might want to pick up goggles, a bucket to store water and five or more water bottles. You don’t want to run low on supplies after […] - [Flight of the Conchords at SummerStage in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/flight-conchords-summerstage-central-park/): Flight of the Conchords sing Flight of the Conchords / Eugene Mirman July 24 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Central Park - SummerStage - [Secret Tunnel Beneath Central Park](https://centralpark.org/secret-tunnel-beneath-central-park/): Secret Subway Tunnel Beneath Central Park - [Jon Bon Jovi and Idina Manzel Headline Central Park SummerStage Gala](https://centralpark.org/jon-bon-jovi-idina-manzel-headline-central-park-summerstage-gala/): On a perfect Summer Solstice evening in Central Park Jon Bon Jovi crooned “Who Says You Can’t Go Home" and just about everybody in the crowd of benefit goers joined Peter Yarrow on "Blowin’ in the Wind." It was all to raise funds for SummerStage - [SummerStage Gala 2016](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-gala-2016/): City Parks Foundation Gala Concert & Dinner June 20 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm A NOT TO BE MISSED GALA CONCERT & DINNER HONORING LEGENDARY CONCERT PROMOTER RON DELSENER Performances by Jon Bon Jovi, Idina Menzel, David Sanborn, Father Guido Sarducci (Don Novello), Paul Shaffer and the Park Rangers and other surprise guests MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016 Under the stars at SummerStage Central Park 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue Cocktails at 6:30 pm Dinner & Concert Performance at 7:30 pm Cocktail Party Attire Rain or Shine (Tented Venue) Please RSVP by Friday, June 3, 2016 View full invitation here. RSVP here. […] - [Hallett Nature Reserve Opens to the Public](https://centralpark.org/hallett-nature-reserve-opens-public/): Hallett Nature Reserve Opens to the Public - [Hidden Gardens - The Top Ten Spring Flower Spots in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/hidden-gardens-the-top-ten-spring-flower-spots-in-central-park/): While Central Park offers a tranquil respite all year round from the surrounding cacophony of urban life, it is during the springtime that the park really sparkles. - [Central Park - One of the Best Places in the U.S. for Watching Migrating Birds](https://centralpark.org/central-park-one-of-the-best-places-in-the-u-s-for-watching-migrating-birds/): It may come as a surprise, but Central Park in New York City is a birders’ paradise. - [SummerStage in Central Park 2016](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-in-central-park-2016/): Upcoming Events › Benefit Concert MAY 2016 $45 – $50 Cage the Elephant / Portugal. The Man / Broncho May 16 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm SummerStage, Central Park Rumsey Playfield New York, NY United States Although chart success in England was an unlikely first step to fame for a band from Bowling Green, Kentucky, mainstream rock band Cage the Elephant achieved just that. Formed by Matt Shultz, Brad Shultz, Jared Champion,Lincoln Parish, and Daniel Tichenor, the group earned a contract with the Relentless label and released the “Free Love” single late in 2007. A support slot for the Pigeon […] - [Central Park Winter Jam 2016](https://centralpark.org/central-park-winter-jam-2016/): Winter Jam NYC’s Ultimate Snow Day Saturday January 23, 2016 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Park, Manhattan Bandshell Area Enter at 72nd Street Get Directions  Free Event for All Ages Snow, rain or shine! Presented by NYC Parks, Lake Placid, I Love NY,  and I Ski NY, Winter Jam NYC is the ultimate snow day: a free winter sports festival for New Yorkers of all ages! Our partners at Gore Mountain will blow lots of fresh snow in the heart of Manhattan, so there will be plenty for all to enjoy! Want to help out? Learn about volunteering at Winter Jam! Featured […] - [Arsenal Gallery Exhibition: Wreath Interpretations](https://centralpark.org/arsenal-gallery-exhibition-wreath-interpretations/): NYC Parks celebrates the holiday season with its 33rd annual exhibition of unique, unconventional wreaths.  A diverse selection of 50 fine artists, designers, and other spirited contributors enliven this ageless holiday symbol.  Venetian blinds, surge protectors, Q-tips, forged steel and lost winter gloves are among the many varied materials used to examine diverse themes ranging from jellyfish overpopulation to the upcoming presidential election.  This exhibition is an imaginative and enjoyable experience this holiday season. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. This event repeats every weekday between 12/4/2015 and 1/7/2016. This event is free and open to the public. Location – Arsenal in Central Park  830 […] - [Pope Francis in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/pope-francis-in-central-park/): Pope Francis Central Park Procession Friday, September 25th, 2015 Ticket Giveaway Contest Sign up for the Central Park Papal Procession ticket giveaway contest has closed. Space is limited for the Pope’s historic Central Park procession. Entrants who have been randomly selected to receive tickets will be notified beginning Thursday, September 10th via email or telephone (depending on how they entered) and no later than September 14th. For more information on attending this procession, please read our FAQ below. Details Where & When The Central Park Papal Procession will take place on Friday, September 25th on Central Park’s West Drive between 72nd and 60th […] - [Global Citizen Festival](https://centralpark.org/global-citizen-festival/): EARN FREE TICKETS VIP TICKETS GIVEAWAYS+ BONUS POINTS PARTNERS FAQs SHOP Share on TwitterShare on Facebook The 2015 Global Citizen Festival is on September 26th in New York City’s Central Park. Take Action to end extreme poverty on this page for your chance to earn FREE tickets. The video to the left explains how your actions will earn you tickets. 2015 is the year for the movement to end poverty. This September at the UN General Assembly in New York, world leaders from 193 countries will announce new GLOBAL GOALS designed to fight inequality, protect our planet, and end extreme poverty […] - [2015 Central Park Film Festival](https://centralpark.org/2015-central-park-film-festival/): This year’s lineup of films is an eclectic collection of favorites from the 70’s and 80’s Tuesday, Aug 25: Fame  (R) Wednesday, Aug 26: The Blues Brothers  (R) Thursday, Aug 27: Airplane!  (PG) Friday, Aug 28: Raging Bull  (R) Saturday, Aug 29: Superman II  (PG) Location Located on the landscape between Sheep Meadow and the 72nd Street Cross Drive (Terrace Drive) Please enter the Park at 72nd Street at Central Park West or Fifth Avenue. Details Gates open at 6:30 pm, movies begin at 8:00 pm Films will screen rain or shine. A DJ will perform from 6:30 — 8:00 pm. The Film Festival is free. […] - [Shakespeare in the Park - How to get Tickets](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-in-the-park-how-to-get-tickets/): Jonathan Groff explains how to get free tickets to Shakespeare in the Park. For more info visit publictheater.org - [Creative Time in Central Park - Drifting in Daylight](https://centralpark.org/creative-time-in-central-park-drifting-in-daylight/): On Friday, May 15th, Creative Time  will unveil Drifting in Daylight, a dreamy springtime pathway of art winding through the world’s most iconic park. Drifting in Daylight includes performative, participatory, and perceptual work by artists Spencer Finch, Alicia Framis, Nina Katchadourian, Ragnar Kjartansson, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, David Levine, Karyn Olivier, and Lauri Stallings + glo. This free public exhibition aims to draw visitors into the park’s beautiful north end, much of which has been expertly restored by the Conservancy. The six-weekend show will tempt visitors to transcend their busy lives, losing themselves along a playful trail of sensory experiences.   - [Central Park SummerStage 2015](https://centralpark.org/central-park-summerstage-2015/):                     Central  Park’s SummerStage Festival is all set to kick off again this year with the Tedeschi Trucks Band with special guest Spirit Family Reunion May 18 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm SummerStage, Central Park Rumsey Playfield, New York, NY United States Formed in 2010 with a spirit of adventure that saw Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks shelve their equally successful solo careers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, an 11-piece tour-de-force, has quickly become the vanguard of modern roots music…. Find out more »   - [Central Park Aerial View](https://centralpark.org/central-park-aerial-view/): Great shot of the #sunset over #Manhattan seen from #Harlem and the north end of #CentralPark pic.twitter.com/16iWFERTOD — CentralPark.org (@CentralParkBlog) May 7, 2015 - [Projected Shadows Over Central Park Just Gained Another Foe](https://centralpark.org/projected-shadows-over-central-park-just-gained-another-foe/): Councilman Mark Levine is ready to tackle the shadows that will be cast on Central Park by the city’s new “super towers”. Levine, who also chairs the parks committee, will introduce legislation that would create a task force charged with looking into the looming threat of the shadows, Capital New York reports. The task force will include the parks commissioner, and commissioners from city planning, department of buildings, environmental protection, and housing preservation and development. Their primary objective will be to research how much of a menace the shadows will really be, recommend ways to mitigate them, and catalogue new developments that may […] - [Creative Time Heads to Central Park For Its Next Big Project](https://centralpark.org/creative-time-heads-to-central-park-for-its-next-big-project/): This year, Creative Time will head to Manhattan with “Drifting in Daylight: Art in Central Park,” which will feature seven to 10 sculptural, social and interactive works.  Each Friday and Saturday afternoon from May 15 through June 20, visitors will be able to play, lick and dance their way through the park — primarily in its northern end, where, according to the program’s co-curator Cara Starke, “You tend to feel that ‘getting lost’ that was a part of the original vision” of the park’s chief architect Frederick Law Olmsted. This may be the most geographically expansive arts project in New York’s […] - [Ready For My Closeup - Central Park, Winter 2015](https://centralpark.org/ready-for-my-closeup-central-park-winter-2015/): Ready For My Closeup - Central Park, Winter 2015 - [Sam Waterston to return to Shakespeare in the Park in The Tempest in Summer 2015](https://centralpark.org/sam-waterston-to-return-to-shakespeare-in-the-park-in-the-tempest-in-summer-2015/): The Public Theater has announced the lineup for its 2015 season of free Shakespeare in the Park productions playing at the Delacorte Theater. This season in Central Park will feature feature Shakespeare’s late romances The Tempest, directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, from May 27-July 5, and Cymbeline, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan, from July 27-August 23. Sam Waterston will be performing in theis summer’s production as Prospero.   The Tempest will feature the return of Oscar and Tony nominee to the Delacorte stage. The production will mark his 13th Shakespearean production at the Public. “With these two […] - [Snowmageddon 2015 Central Park](https://centralpark.org/snowmageddon-2015-central-park/): Sledders cover Cedar Hill next to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. One place where Snowpocalypse 2015 lived up to and exceeded expectations. - [Central Park Grizzlies Debut at the Zoo](https://centralpark.org/central-park-grizzlies-debut-at-the-zoo/): Betty and Veronica, the Central Park Zoo's newest inhabitants make their official debut today. They've been busy exploring all the nooks and crannies of their new home, a radically redesigned enclosure that once housed Gus, the Zoo's beloved polar bear who died in 2013. - [Central Park Zoo’s snow leopard cub enjoys its first snow day](https://centralpark.org/central-park-zoos-snow-leopard-cub-enjoys-its-first-snow-day/): Despite frigid temperatures Central Park Zoo’s adorable snow leopard cub, 6-month-old Malala, ­enjoyed the light dusting of snow that blanketed Manhattan. - [2014 Central Park Film Festival](https://centralpark.org/2014-central-park-film-festival/): Movies have been shot in Central Park for over a century now (the first was “Romeo and Juliet” in 1908). So what better place to celebrate the world's most iconic park? - [Ghetto Klown - John Leguizamo at Summerstage](https://centralpark.org/ghetto-klown-john-leguizamo-at-summerstage/): An amazing night at Summerstage! Ghetto Klown is the next chapter in John Leguizamo’s hugely popular personal and professional story. It follows in the unabashed, uncensored, and uninhibited tradition of his Mambo Mouth, Spic-O-Rama, Freak, and Sexaholix…a Love Story. In Leguizamo’s trademark style, the piece explodes with energy, leading audiences on a fever-pitch adventure and heating up the stage with vivid accounts of where he’s been and the colorful characters who have populated his life. Leguizamo takes audiences from his adolescent memories in Queens to the early days of his acting career during the outrageous 80s avant-garde theatre scene, and on […] - [John Leguizamo - Summerstage](https://centralpark.org/john-leguizamo-summerstage/): JOHN LEGUIZAMO’S GHETTO KLOWN Mon. 07/28 | 8:00PM – Mon. 07/28 | 10:00PM EVENT DETAILS This is a FREE show. Tickets are not required. Patrons will be admitted first come, first in, until the venue reaches capacity.   Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo, who has appeared in more than fifty films and was also seen on Nickelodeon series “The Brothers Garcia,” as well as on “ER” and “Miami Vice,” is also one of the nation’s most accomplished stage performers. “Ghetto Klown” is the next chapter in John Leguizamo’s popular personal and professional story. It is his fifth one-man play, his third on […] - [Shakespeare in the Park - King Lear](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-in-the-park-king-lear/): Revenge, rage, grief and delusion thunder upon the Delacorte as Tony® and Emmy® Award winner John Lithgow takes the stage as one of theater’s great tragic heroes, KING LEAR. Tony winner Daniel Sullivan directs Shakespeare’s classic drama about a King who loses everything—including his mind—when he disowns his favorite daughter, and finds himself betrayed in return. New York’s most treasured summer tradition, Free Shakespeare in the Park, celebrates its 52nd season in Central Park’s famous Delacorte Theater. Love and madness, laughter and tragedy combine for a uniquely thrilling season of exciting theater and exceptional performances under the stars. Join over 5 million people who have […] - [Shakespeare in the Park 2014 - Much Ado About Nothing](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-in-the-park-2014-much-ado-about-nothing/): A brilliant new production of “Much Ado About Nothing” opened at the Delcorte Theater in Central Park this week starring Hamish Linklater and Beatrice Rabe.  Along with  John Glover, Paco Lozano,  David Manis, Kathryn Meisle, Ismenia Mendes, Brian Stokes Mitchell, John Pankow and Pedro Pascal they light up the summer night as Beatrice and Benedick treat each other with mocking disdain that transforms into true love by plays end. Central Park becomes sun-drenched Sicily at the turn of the last century, where the heat of summer ignites the fevered passions of lovesick ladies in corsets and pining gentlemen spying from the verandah. Three-time Tony winner Jack O’Brien directs this delightful […] - [Summerstage Gala 2014 - the Music of the Beatles!](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-gala-2014-the-music-of-the-beatles/): On Tuesday, June 3, City Parks Foundation  presented the 2014 SummerStage Gala in Central Park. Honoring Andrew Tisch with the 2014 People and Parks Award, the evening  helped raise significant funds to support CPF’s year round free arts, sports, and education programs.  The clouds broke right on schedule and the crowd was treated to a brilliant rainbow to start the evenings festivities,  This year’s concert featured the music of  THE BEATLES.  An all star line up of GE Smith and his all star band, Jon Batiste, David Broza, Paula Cole, Marshall Crenshaw, Philip Bailey, Southside Johnny, Willie Nile & Teddy Thompson ripped through a fast paced set that immediately had the […] - [Annette Bening cast in 'King Lear' in New York's Shaespeare in the Park](https://centralpark.org/annette-bening-cast-in-king-lear-in-new-yorks-shaespeare-in-the-park/): Having recently completed one stage production in Los Angeles, Annette Bening has already set her next theatrical outing: a role in Shakespeare's "King Lear" that New York's Public Theater will produce this summer in Central Park. Bening will play the role of Goneril, one of Lear's three daughters, in the Shakespearean tragedy. The production, directed by Daniel Sullivan, will star John Lithgow in the title role. The outdoor staging at the Delacorte Theatre is scheduled to run July 22 to Aug. 17 "King Lear" will also feature actresses Jessica Hecht as Regan and Jessica Collins as Cordelia. - [Shakespeare in Central Park 2014](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-in-central-park-2014/): The Public Theater will kick off its 52nd year next month featuring two of Shakespeare's classic productions - “Much Ado About Nothing” and "King Lear". - [Summerstage Gala Featuring the Music of the Beatles](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-gala-featuring-the-music-of-the-beatles/): On Tuesday, June 3, City Parks Foundation (CPF) will welcome guests to our Gala presented at SummerStage in Central Park. Honoring Andrew Tisch with the 2014 People and Parks Award, the evening will help raise significant funds to support CPF’s year round free arts, sports, and education programs. - [Horse and Carriage Flip Over Near Central Park](https://centralpark.org/horse-and-carriage-flip-over-near-central-park/): From Gothamist: “Last night, a carriage horse collapsed—apparently after being spooked by a bus—and now opponents of carriages horses are holding a protest at the scene today at 1 p.m. According to NYCLASS and PETA, the incident occurred on Central Park South, just west of Fifth Avenue, across from the Plaza Hotel. A tourist sent a photograph and this description to PETA: “I was in town visiting from Oklahoma when I witnessed one of the worst animal cruelty incidents I have seen in a long time. A bus drove very close to a horse and spooked it (rightfully so, I was […] - [Electric Cars Introduced As Humane Alternative To New York City's Carriage Horse Industry](https://centralpark.org/electric-cars-introduced-as-humane-alternative-to-new-york-citys-carriage-horse-industry/): New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio made banning the horse-and-carriage rides in Central Park an issue in his election campaign, and said last week that he hopes to get them off the street by the end of the year. - [Signs of Spring in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/signs-of-spring-in-central-park/): [print_my_photo_gallery] - [Tavern on the Green Re-Opening April 24th](https://centralpark.org/tavern-on-the-green-re-opening-april-24th/): New York’s iconic Tavern on the Green restaurant is finally re-opening this month in Central Park just in time for spring.  Here’s the official Press Release: LIGHTS… CAMERA… ACTION…TAVERN ON THE GREEN OPENS Tavern On The Green is open. That’s all one needs to say to gather excitement for the beloved New York restaurant, which re-enters the Central Park and New York dining landscape Thursday April 24, 2014 when a preview dinner menu begins, with brunch service Mother’s Day weekend May 10 & 11, and a full grand opening (outdoor seating weather permitting) serving lunch, brunch and dinner Tuesday May 13, […] - [Snow in Central Park - 2014](https://centralpark.org/snow-in-central-park-2014/) - [Loaded Cannon Found In New York's Central Park](https://centralpark.org/loaded-cannon-found-in-new-yorks-central-park/): New York (CNN) — This could have caused a major blast from the past. Workers cleaning a cannon, last fired more than 200 years ago, were shocked to find Friday that it was still loaded with gunpowder, wadding and a cannonball. The preservation workers from New York’s Central Park Conservancy were removing rust from the antique cannon, which once fired munitions aboard the British warship HMS Hussar, when they made the explosive discovery, New York police Detective Brian Sessa said. Dena Libner, a spokeswoman for the Central Park Conservancy, said the workers found the munitions after removing a concrete plug from the […] - [Skunks on the rise in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/skunks-on-the-rise-in-central-park/): The skunk population in Central Park, yes we said skunk population, is on the rise. While raccoon sightings are not uncommon the rise in the occurrences of park goers seeing – and smelling – skunks is unprecedented. The city Parks Department, however, has no plans to boot the skunks. “As a general policy, NYC Parks does not interfere with the natural habitat of skunks and will not relocate healthy skunks found in a park,” it said in a statement. “Skunks are part of the wildlife of New York City.” The stinkers have been spotted most often on a path across from […] - [114th Annual Christmas Bird Count](https://centralpark.org/114th-annual-christmas-bird-count/): 114th Annual Christmas Bird Count - [Wreath Interpretations at the Central Park Arsenal](https://centralpark.org/wreath-interpretations-at-the-central-park-arsenal/): NYC Parks offers a truly original celebration of the the holiday season with its 31st annual exhibition of unique, unconventional wreaths. - [2013 New York City Marathon in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/new-york-city-marathon-in-central-park/): The ING New York City Marathon has a very close relationship with Central Park. - [Horse Carriage Flips Over Near Central Park](https://centralpark.org/horse-carriage-flips-over-near-central-park/): In yet another example of why this cruel and archaic industry needs to be shut down a horse-drawn carriage lost control and flipped onto its side in the middle of Columbus Circle traffic Thursday morning. The carriage was riding northbound on Eighth Avenue near West 58th Street about 10:15 a.m. when it lost control and collided with parked cars on the west side of the street and flipped onto its right side, pinning the horse, witnesses and the FDNY said. A witness’ video posted on Instagram shows the horse stumbling and trying rise as firefighters surrounded it. Police said the NYPD mounted unit escorted […] - [Global Citizen Festival 2013](https://centralpark.org/global-citizen-festival-2013/): The Global Citizen Festival is an initiative of the Global Poverty Project, an international education and advocacy organization working to catalyze the movement to end extreme poverty. An Australian grown project, The Global Poverty Project creates campaigns with the purpose of increasing the number of people taking action to end extreme poverty, with the vision of a world without extreme poverty, within a generation. - [Sip For The Sea Benefit at the Central Park Zoo](https://centralpark.org/sip-for-the-sea-benefit-at-the-central-park-zoo/): THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY hosts its first SIP FOR THE SEA benefit to support the New York Aquarium as it recovers from Hurricane Sandy. SIP FOR THE SEA features pairings of sustainable wines from The Hess Collection with sustainable seafood and other special offerings from some of New York’s top restaurants. This signature event will be a festive evening and an opportunity to learn about the importance of marine conservation in the waters around New York. - [Bagel Bark](https://centralpark.org/bagel-bark/): Saturday, September 7, 2013 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Come meet the Park’s vibrant dog-loving community and join the discussion about how you (and your dog) can play a vital role in maintaining the Park as a friendly place for all to use. Refreshments and doggie biscuits have been generously provided by Le Pain Quotidien. Location Wollman Rink in Central Park Manhattan Directions to this location Cost Free - [Labor Day Weekend in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/labor-day-weekend-in-central-park/): Staying in NYC for the holiday weekend? There are a wide array of exciting and interesting events taking place in Central Park through Labor Day! - [Central Park Film Festival 2013](https://centralpark.org/central-park-film-festival-2013/): Central Park is known as "the People's Park," so this year the people chose which films will be screened in its landscape for the Central Park Film Festival! Enjoy these movies chosen by viewers like you: - [SummerStage Gala 2013](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-gala-2013/): The Parks Foundation’s SummerStage season kicked off with a bang Tuesday night with a brilliantly produced, star studded show that features the music of Frank Sinatra.  The lineup featured John Pizzarelli • Andrew Bird • Marc Cohn • Mary Chapin Carpenter • Judy Collins • Bettye LaVette • Aimee Mann & Ted Leo • Joan Osborne • Allen Toussaint • Suzanne Vega • Loudon Wainwright III • John Legend – all doin’ it their way. Highlights included Judy Collins’classic rendition of “Send In The Clowns”, Loudon Wainright III vamping through “One For My Baby”, Bettye LaVette’s soulfully powerful performance of “My Way” […] - [SummerStage 2013 in New York's Central Park](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-2013-in-new-yorks-central-park/): SummerStage presented by the City Parks Foundation brings over 100 performances to seventeen parks throughout the five boroughs. Performances range from pop, Latin and world music to dance, spoken word and theater. Check out the Calendar below for events in Central Park. - [ Freak fish is set to invade New York's Central Park](https://centralpark.org/freaky-air-breathing-land-walking-invasive-species-of-fish-is-set-to-invade-new-yorks-central-park/): Freaky air-breathing, land-walking, invasive species of fish is set to invade New York's Central Park - [Bagel Bark in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/bagel-bark-in-central-park/): Central Park Bagel Bark West 71st Street Every First Saturday of the Month – https://www.facebook.com/events/209237385886186/?ref=22 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Come join Central Park’s vibrant dog community. Get to know fellow dog lovers while enjoying bagels, pastries, and coffee (dog treats too!) during off-leash hours. Bagel Barks, courtesy of the Central Park Conservancy’s Central Park Paws, happen monthly in dog-friendly areas all over Central Park. Free. No advance registration. No groups please. Weather permitting. For more details, including information on accessibility for people with disabilities, call 212-860-1370. - [Snowdrops - First Flowers Of Spring Appear In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/snowdrops-first-flowers-of-spring-appear-in-central-park/): We stopped by the Shakespeare Garden yesterday to see if we could find some of the earliest spring blooms poking their heads out, even as the last snow were melting.  Can you name all of these hardy early adapters? - [Snowstorm Nemo in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/snowstorm-nemo-in-central-park/): Central Park visitors took advantage of the fluffy white blanket left by Nemo on Saturday. Cedar Hill was transformed into an alpine luge run with children, and adults, shushing down the icy slopes in a wide variety of sleds, toboggans and inflatables. - [Central Park Is Open, But The New York Marathon Is Cancelled](https://centralpark.org/central-park-closed/): The Conservancy staff is continuing its work following Hurricane Sandy. They currently estimate that approximately 300 trees were destroyed and over 250 damaged by the storm. There has also been damage to the Park’s benches, fencing and ball field equipment. Conservancy staff has worked with twelve teams of contractors, paid for and supervised by the Conservancy, to expedite restoration of the Park. Central Park has reopened as of Saturday, November 3, at 8am. Visitors should exercise caution as post-hurricane work continues. Some landscapes will remain closed.               - [Neil Young, Foo Fighters, Black Keys Deliver on the Great Lawn in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/neil-young-foo-fighters-black-keys-deliver-on-the-great-lawn-in-central-park/): NEW YORK , Central Park – Neil Young and Crazy Horse did not disappoint, and neither did any of the big-name bands leading up to the rockers' thunderous performance in a packed Central Park last Saturday Night. Young, the Black Keys, the Foo Fighters, Band of Horses and K'Naan wowed the 60,000-plus fans who turned out Saturday night for a free concert in Central Park to call attention to extreme poverty. - [Neil Young On The Great Lawn In New York's Central Park](https://centralpark.org/neil-young-on-the-great-lawn-in-new-yorks-central-park/): This September, as the world’s leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly, the Global Festival will bring top artists and 60,000 change makers together on the Great Lawn of Central Park on September 29 to urge our leaders and fellow citizens to do more to help end extreme poverty. This advocacy concert will celebrate the progress already made in fighting extreme poverty, secure financial commitments for tackling extreme poverty and disease, and mobilise thousands of ambassadors for change. We’ll unite around a simple yet powerful idea: that by giving every child a chance to thrive, our generation can […] - [Central Park New York - Shakespeare In The Park](https://centralpark.org/central-park-new-york-shakespeare-in-the-park/): Join us for this beloved New York summertime tradition at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK 2012 INTO THE WOODS EXTENDED! Now – September 1 Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Directed by Timothy Sheader Co-Directed by Liam Steel Featuring Amy Adams, Jack Broderick, Glenn Close, Victoria Cook, Gideon Glick, Cooper Grodin, Ellen Harvey, Ivan Hernandez, Tina Johnson, Josh Lamon, Bethany Moore, Jessie Mueller, Donna Murphy, Johnny Newcomb, Denis O’Hare, Noah Radcliffe, Jennifer Rias, Laura Shoop, Tess Soltau, Sarah Stiles, Eric R. Williams, Kristine Zbornik, and Chip Zien Scenic Design by John Lee […] - [Shakespeare In The Park 2012 - As You Like It](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-in-the-park-2012-as-you-like-it/): To celebrate 50 years of summer performances at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park, The Public Theater has picked the perfect Shakespeare work — “As You Like It.”   Brilliantly directed by Daniel Sullivan, whose past park triumphs include “Twelfth Night” and “Merchant Of Venice“, the production wonderfully celebrates the park itself, with John Lee Beatty’s staging expertly obscuring the line where the park ends and the stage begins.  The setting is 1840’s frontier America, which depicts the magical forest of Arden as a sort of buckskin Eden. Lily Rabe, whose breakthrough performance as Portia two years ago amazed audiences in the park, and later on […] - [Shakespeare In The Park 2012](https://centralpark.org/sahekespeare-in-the-park-2012/): The Delacorte Theater is the summer home of the annual “Shakespeare in the Park” production.  This year’s performances promise to be a brilliant continuation of one of New York’s favorite summer traditions.  Find out how to get tickets here. SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK 2012 AS YOU LIKE IT June 5 – 30 By William Shakespeare Directed by Daniel Sullivan Featuring Brendan Averett, Andre Braugher, Donna Lynne Champlin, Grantham Coleman, Jon DeVries, MacIntyre Dixon, Susannah Flood, David Furr, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Andrew Hovelson, Robert Joy, Jesse Lenat, Erik Mathew, Omar Metwally, Oliver Platt, Lily Rabe, Will Rogers, Michael Rudko, Justine Salata, Paul […] - [SummerStage Gala Rocks Central Park](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-gala-rocks-central-park/):   [slideshow post_id=2175] This year’s SummerStage Gala Opening Concert was a very special night.  Not only do these benefit performances raise the money necessary to sponsor the many free events throughout the summer, they also bring together an amazing array of performers that all contribute to a very special evening.  This year, however, was special as the gathered artists rocked the music of legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix with a succession of performances that built into a blistering finale that had the crowd not only on it’s feet, but in many cases on their tables. The evening opened with Wyclef Jean‘s inspired solo performance of the Star […] - [Annual Summerstage Gala Honoring The Music Of Jimi Hendrix](https://centralpark.org/annual-summerstage-gala-honoring-the-music-of-jimi-hendrix/): JUST ANNOUNCED: WYCLEF JEAN! Featuring performances by Karl Denson / G. Love & Special Sauce / Bebel Gilberto / Amel Larrieux / Living Colour / The Roots / John Scofield / Soulive (house band) / Keller Willams and other very special guests. This annual fundraising benefit supports CPF’s free year-round arts programming. The night begins at 6:00 p.m. with a cocktail party for Platinum and Gold table purchasers held in the Pergola Area at SummerStage. Dinner is served at 7:00 p.m., followed by the concert at 8:00 p.m…. Annual Summerstage Gala Honoring The Music Of Jimi Hendrix JUN 5 – Produced by […] - [Central Park SummerStage 2012](https://centralpark.org/central-park-summerstage-2012/): The NY City Parks Foundation works in over 750 parks citywide, presenting a broad range of free arts, sports, & education programs, & empowering citizens to support their parks on a local level. Check out all upcoming events at Central Park below. JUN 5 ANNUAL SUMMERSTAGE GALA HONORING THE MUSIC OF JIMI HENDRIX Produced by Michael Dorf & City Winery 6.5.2012 | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Central Park JUST ANNOUNCED: WYCLEF JEAN Featuring performances by Karl Denson / G. Love & Special Sauce / Bebel Gilberto / Amel Larrieux / Living Colour / The Roots / John Scofield / Soulive (house […] - [A Passion for Central Park with Paul Auster](https://centralpark.org/a-passion-for-central-park-with-paul-auster/):   Selected Shorts: A Passion for Central Park with Paul Auster Wed, May 23 at 7 pm Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space A night not to be missed by fans of Central Park!  Central Park is much beloved by New Yorkers, tourists, and artists of all kinds, including hundreds of writers, whose characters have walked through, kissed, killed, birdwatched, played football, played tennis, run, fallen in love, fallen out of love and been inspired by this beautiful oasis in a busy, noisy city. In an evening of selections mostly drawn from the new collection Central Park, edited by Andrew […] - [Central Park's Shakespeare Garden - A Celebration of Spring - Literally](https://centralpark.org/central-parks-shakespeare-garden-a-celebration-of-spring-literally/): Central Park's Shakespeare Garden - A Celebration of Spring - Literally - [Earth Day In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/earth-day-in-central-park/): Celebrate Earth Day in Central Park - [Conservatory Water](https://centralpark.org/conservatory-water/): John B. Moore Conservatory Water in Central Park. Whether you have a radio powered sailboat or a wind-powered sloop, model sail boating at the Conservatory Water is a delight for participants and observers; be them adults, children or, in one case, a rather notable rodent. The site is named for a rather massive conservatory that was included in the original plans by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. In the course of its construction city budget cuts forced them to reconsider and instead create an American version the model boat ponds they had seen in Paris. Today radio powered boats as well […] - [Top 10 Spring Flower Spots In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/top-10-spring-flower-spots-in-central-park/): While Central Park offers a tranquil respite all year round from the surrounding cacophony of urban life, it is during the springtime that the park really sparkles. - [Top Ten Romantic Spots in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/top-ten-romantic-spots-in-central-park/): From winter strolls along the Mall to a sunset dinner for two at the Boathouse Restaurant, Central Park has always provided a wide choice of sites for a romantic rondevouz.  Here are the the Top Ten we’ve chosen as the very best for Valentine’s Day. 10. The Pool Placid waters rippling gently beneath gracefully weeping willows, velvety lawns stretching to the water’s edge, a quiet moment stolen from the temporally voracious metropolis outside: the Pool offers a contemplative landscape that almost aches to be shared. A modest picnic lunch leisurely eaten on a lazy summer afternoon with only a few dragonflies […] - [Tornado in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/tornado-in-central-park/): If you're any where nearby you should really make time to experience the amazing new sculpture at the entrance to Central Park on the corner of 59th St. and 5th Ave. The only things missing are Toto and Dorothy. - [Floating Christmas Tree in Harlem Meer](https://centralpark.org/floating-christmas-tree-in-harlem-meer/) - [The Three Bears Holiday Bash at the Central Park Marionette Theater](https://centralpark.org/the-three-bears-holiday-bash-at-the-central-park-marionette-theater/): The Three Bears Holiday Bash at the Central Park Marionette Theater. - [Top Ten Central Park Movies](https://centralpark.org/top-ten-central-park-movies/): Movies have been shot in Central Park for over a century now (the first was "Romeo and Juliet" in 1908) and I thought it would be a great idea to pick the ten best of all time. - [Wandering Round the Ramble](https://centralpark.org/wondering-round-the-ramble/): One of the few spots in the city where visitors can get happily lost, the Ramble, at thirty-six acres, offers a variety of intimate scenic enclaves that include the Gill, a tiny stream the wanders through the area, and the Ramble Arch. - [Carriage Horse Collapses And Dies in Midtown Manhattan](https://centralpark.org/carriage-horse-collapses-and-dies-in-midtown-manhattan/): Carriage Horse Collapses And Dies in Midtown Manhattan - [Adopted Pets To Set Guinness World Record: October 4th in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/adopted-pets-to-set-guinness-world-record-october-4th-in-central-park/): The celebration in New York City begins on Tuesday, October 4, when Petco invites adopted pets and their pet parents to attend the National Adoption Reunion event in Central Park and help set the Guinness World Record for the “Largest Gathering of Adopted Shelter Animals” in one location. The record to beat is 250 adopted pets. The event, co-hosted by Sony and featuring a free concert by Sony recording artist Gavin DeGraw, will take place between 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. at the Naumburg Bandshell, near the East 72nd Street entrance to Central Park. To participate in the Guinness World Record bid*, […] - [Summit Rock - Central Park's Hidden Peak](https://centralpark.org/summit-rock-central-parks-hidden-peak/): Just a few feet from the softball players and sunbathers on the Great Lawn is one of Central Park’s most remarkable features.  Summit Rock, on the western edge of Central Park at 83rd St., is the highest natural elevation in the park.  Peaking at 137.5, it stands just a few feet above Vista Rock, home of Belvedere Castle. Shielded from the park drive by a thick grove of trees, it is sometimes overlooked by park visitors. It is just north of the site once occupied by the 19th century community of Seneca Village and legend has it that it was traditionally used by the local […] - [The Climate Reality Project](https://centralpark.org/climate-reality/): 24 Presenters, 24 Time Zones, 13 Languages, 1 Message – A Global Audience The goal of 24 Hours of Reality is to focus the world’s attention on the full scope and scale of the climate crisis, once and for all dispelling doubt and putting the issue front and center in public consciousness. Free desktop streaming application by Ustream - [Andrea Bocelli In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/andrea-bocelli-in-central-park/): Andrea Bocelli Live in Central Park September 15th – details at http://bocellicentralpark.org/home/ - [Hurricane Clean-up in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/hurricane-clean-up-in-central-park/): Hurricane Clean-up in Central Park - [Central Park Weekend Events for 8/19/11](https://centralpark.org/central-park-weekend-events-for-81911/): Central Park Weekend Events for 8/19/11 - [Sophie Loeb Fountain](https://centralpark.org/sophie-loeb-fountain/): Sophie Loeb Fountain - Central Park’s Quiet Tribute to the “Godmother of American Children”. Tucked away in the bustle of Central Park—and easily overshadowed by its more famous neighbor—the Sophie Loeb Fountain stands as one of the park’s most meaningful yet underappreciated works of public art. - [Romeo and Juliet at the Delacorte Theater](https://centralpark.org/romeo-and-juliet-at-the-delacorte-theater/): The Public Theater has set casting for its Shakespeare in the Park production of Romeo & Juliet, running at the Delacorte Theater from May 22 to June 28. Opening night is June 11. The Public’s Associate Artistic Director and Resident Director Saheem Ali brings Shakespeare’s legendary star-crossed lovers to Central Park for the first time in nearly 20 years. - [Top Ten Spring Flower Spots in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/ten-best-central-park-spring-flower-spots/): Here is our top ten for the best spots to view the amazing array of spring flowers blooming now in Central Park. All the favorites - and a few surprises! - [2026 Winter Guide to Central Park](https://centralpark.org/2026-winter-guide-to-central-park/): When winter settles into New York City, Central Park transforms into something quietly magical. Snow softens the paths, bare branches reveal long-hidden views, and the park takes on a slower, more intimate rhythm. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or walking it daily, winter is one of the most rewarding seasons to experience Central Park. - [New Restaurant at the Davis Center at Harlem Meer](https://centralpark.org/new-restaurant-at-the-davis-center-at-harlem-meer/): A rink can be beautiful and still feel sterile if there’s nowhere to linger. That’s where Settepani on the Meer comes in. The Conservancy partnered with the Harlem-based bakery and café to run concessions at the Davis Center, aiming to spotlight a local, community-rooted business at the park’s north end. - [2025 Holiday Events in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/2025-holiday-events-in-central-park/): Central Park in December transforms into a winter wonderland, offering a variety of holiday events for locals and visitors alike. Whether you're looking for festive performances, enchanting light displays, or family-friendly activities, there's something for everyone. - [Wollman Rink Opens!](https://centralpark.org/wollman-rink-opens/): Central Park’s beloved Wollman Rink is officially reopening this Sunday, October 26, marking the start of its 75th anniversary ice skating season! Ice skating in Central Park is easily one of the most picturesque activities to be enjoyed on a fall night. Feel the cold tingle of New York's crisp autumn air, listen to the music, and take in the incomparable surroundings as you glide (gracefully or not so) around the rink. - [Halloween on Central Park's Harlem Meer](https://centralpark.org/halloween-on-central-parks-harlem-meer/): Celebrate Halloween in Central Park with a family-friendly event full of magic, entertainment, and music, featuring the Central Park Conservancy’s signature Pumpkin Flotilla. Enjoy live music, spooky stories, pumpkin carving demonstrations, a costume parade, and the flotilla, which sets sail across the Harlem Meer at twilight!    - [2025 Fall Foliage Guide to Central Park](https://centralpark.org/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 visitors and locals alike to revel in the beauty of nature's transition. - [2025 Central Park Conservancy Film Festival - August 12th - 15th](https://centralpark.org/2019-central-park-film-festival/) - [Shakespeare in the Park Will Return with ‘Twelfth Night’ In Summer 2025](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-in-the-park-will-stage-this-summer/): The Public Theater will return this summer to stage ‘Twelfth Night’ as this summer's Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. The Delacorte is just completing an extensive, two year revitalization program to make it more accessible, and more sustainable than ever before. - [PickleBall at Wollman Rink](https://centralpark.org/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. - [Delacorte Theater Revialization](https://centralpark.org/delacorte-theater-revialization/): Nestled under a canopy of majestic trees, The Delacorte Theater is a unique destination in the heart of Central Park. After 61 years as the home of Free Shakespeare in the Park, The Delacorte is due for a major makeover. When The Delacorte reopens in the summer of 2025, it will be more welcoming, more accessible, and more sustainable than ever before! - [‘The Gates’ returns (digitally) to Central Park](https://centralpark.org/the-gates-returns-digitally-to-central-park/): Beginning February 12, 2025, visitors to Central Park can immerse themselves in an augmented reality (AR) rendition of "The Gates." This initiative offers an interactive experience accessible via smartphones. - [Seneca Village - Central Park's Lost Community](https://centralpark.org/seneca-village-central-parks-lost-community/): Seneca Village was one of the first African American communities in New York City and existed from 1825 through 1857. - [2024 New Year's Eve Midnight Run in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/2024-new-years-eve-midnight-run-in-central-park/): The NYRR Midnight Run is a cherished New Year's Eve tradition in New York City, offering runners a unique way to ring in the new year. Organized by the New York Road Runners (NYRR), this four-mile race takes participants through Central Park, commencing precisely at midnight. - [NYPD posts drones in Central Park as part of new program](https://centralpark.org/nypd-posts-drones-in-central-park-as-part-of-new-program/): NYPD announced on Wednesday that a new drone first responder program will be deployed in Central Park and other areas of NYC. The drones will be deployed above Central Park and will patrol the area until a 911 call is received or a shotspotter alert is activated. The drones themselves will be piloted at all times by the NYPD. - [Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Viewing - Central Park](https://centralpark.org/thanksgiving-day-parade-viewing/): Time for the Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade and all the insane fun of watching it live from the streets of Manhattan.  The parade celebrates its 97th anniversary this year, taking over the streets of Manhattan on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Here are the best places to watch from around Central Park. - [Halloween at Harlem Meer in Central Park 2025](https://centralpark.org/halloween-in-central-park/) - [SummerStage Schedule 2024](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-schedule-2024/): Here's 2024 Central Park season of the City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival. The festival will once again showcase established and emerging artists from across the globe and will feature a multitude of genres including jazz, hip-hop, indie rock, salsa, reggae, Afrobeats, soul, and pop. - [Model Sail Boating Returns to Central Park](https://centralpark.org/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 being rented on the pond one again for the first time since 2019. - [NY Philharmonic on Central Park's Great Lawn 2024](https://centralpark.org/ny-philharmonic-on-the-great-lawn/): 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 settings. The concerts always end with a spectacular fireworks display, framed against the Gotham skyline. One of the highlights of the summer! June 12th - 8:00 PM - [Central Park Boathouse Restaurant Reopens](https://centralpark.org/central-park-boathouse-restaurant-back-in-summer-0f-2023/): The iconic Loeb Boathouse Restaurant in Central Park will be reopening in the next few weeks. The Cafe already reopened last summer to rave reviews and the restaruant reopening is welcome news to the many park visitors that have enjoyed the amazing eveving view and refreshments for generations. - [New Year's 2024 Midnight Run & Fireworks in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/midnight-run-new-years-eve-in-central-park/): The Annual Midnight Run is ready to kick off again this year at Midnight New Year's Eve. It should be another memorable party! - [Enjoy the Holidays in Central Park!](https://centralpark.org/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 celebrate the holiday season in Central Park. - [Global Citizen Festival 2023](https://centralpark.org/global-citizen-festival-2023/): The  Global Citizen Festival will return to the Great Lawn in Central PArk New York City on Sept. 23, 2023! Headlined by Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms. Lauryn Hill, with Megan Thee Stallion, Conan Gray, and Stray Kids! - [The Tempest - Free Shakespeare in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/the-tempest-free-shakespeare-in-central-park/): As the Public Theater's Public Works program enters its second decade it will relaunch the play that launched the program, William Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST. 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 love. - [Central Park Boathouse Cafe Reopens](https://centralpark.org/central-park-boathouse-cafe-reopens/) - [SummerStage 2023](https://centralpark.org/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](https://centralpark.org/must-believe-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](https://centralpark.org/map-demo/) - [Free Shakespeare in the Park 2022](https://centralpark.org/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](https://centralpark.org/celebrate-juneteenth-in-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](https://centralpark.org/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](https://centralpark.org/new-roller-disco-in-central-park/): 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](https://centralpark.org/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](https://centralpark.org/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. - [Alice in Wonderland in 3D](https://centralpark.org/alice-in-wonderland-in-3d/): Take a snowy, winter's walk round Central Park's Alice in Wonderland and her friends in this 360° VR Tour. - [Central Park In The Movies](https://centralpark.org/central-park-in-the-movies/): From "Hair" to "Enchanted" the park has always been portrayed seen as either a place of populist energy or quiet romance. Whether it was the backdrop for joyous singing and dancing, as in “On the Town”, or the setting for sentimental love stories, such as “Portrait of Jennie”, the park has always been one of the most popular cinematic settings in NYC - check out some of our favorites here. - [Central Park Carousel Open Again Under New Management!](https://centralpark.org/central-park-carousel-open-again-under-new-management/): After being out of action for more than 18 months due to a pandemic and political turmoil, the historic Friedsam Memorial Carousel in Central Park will delight children once again, beginning today, October 16th! - [Take a Virtual Tour of the Shakespeare Garden](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-garden-360-view/): Take a virtual 360° walk around the Shakespeare Garden - one of the many hidden gems of Central Park, it's the perfect lovely spot to “stop and smell the roses”. The only plants you'll find there are ones mentioned in the Bard's plays.. - [ANNUAL CENTRAL PARK HOLIDAY LIGHTING](https://centralpark.org/23rd-annual-central-park-holiday-lighting/) - [Central Park Season Two](https://centralpark.org/central-park-season-two/): Apple+ TV's Animated Central Park series is back - with the continued saga of the Tillerman Family along with an amazing cast, guest stars and an incredible array of original music. Season Two takes off from season one with streamlined story telling and continues with the astonishing attention to detail that will wow the park's millions of fans. - [Shakespeare in the Park returns for 2021!](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-in-the-park-returns-for-2021/): The Public Theater eill return to the stage at Central Park's Delacorte Theater with a performance of Shakespeare’s MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. - [Central Park Pride](https://centralpark.org/central-park-pride/): Celebrating LGBTQ Pride in Central Park – Emma Stebbin’s iconic Angel of the Waters Central Park has a long and celebrated history with the LGBTQ community, starting with the commission of Bethesda Fountain from artist Emma Stebbins. It was the earliest public artwork by a woman in New York City history. It was also the only sculpture included in the original plans for Central Park. - [Take a Virtual Walk Around Turtle Pond](https://centralpark.org/take-a-virtual-walk-around-turtle-pond/): Starting at the amazing view from Belvedere Castle overlooking northeast over the Great Lawn take a snowy, winters walk around Turtle Pond. - [Snow Monkey Hot Tub - Central Park Zoo](https://centralpark.org/snow-monkey-hot-tub/) - [Monumental Women](https://centralpark.org/monumental-women/): On August 26th, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, Meredith Bergmann’s Monumental Women sculpture took its place on Literary Walk as the first sculpture in Central Park honoring historical women. - [Central Park Zoo Reopens](https://centralpark.org/central-park-zoo-reopens/): After being closed for months due to the pandemic crisis the Central Park Zoo is Reopening! July 20th — 23rd Members only (Member tickets and ID required) Beginning July 24th Open to all (Advanced tickets required for all days) - [CORONAVIRUS UPDATE](https://centralpark.org/coronavirus-update/) - [Apple TV+ Central Park Show Premieres May 29th](https://centralpark.org/apple-tv-central-park-show-premiering-may-29th/): Absolutely Brilliant!!!! “Central Park,” which was created by “Bob’s Burgers” duo Loren Bouchard, Nora Smith and Josh Gad, centers on the Tillerman family, who live in and manage Central Park. Owen, the park manager, and Paige, his journalist wife, raise their kids Molly and Cole in the world’s most famous park while fending off hotel heiress Bitsy Brandenham. - [Coyote Sightings in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/coyote-sightings-in-central-park/) - [New Central Park Animated Series on Apple TV+](https://centralpark.org/new-central-park-animated-series-on-apple/): Apple TV+ has just announced their upcoming animated series titled Central Park, from Bob’s Burgers creator Loren Bouchard and Josh Gad, will debut this summer! - [Winter Jam 2020](https://centralpark.org/winter-jam-2020/) - [YETI, SET, SNOW!](https://centralpark.org/yeti-set-snow/): From Central Park's Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, Yeti, Set, Snow! is the story of Widget and her friend, Twig, who meet a yeti named Pascetti. - [The Beatles in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/the-beatles-in-central-park/): The Beatles in Central Park, New York City, 8 February 1964 - [SummerStage 360° VR Tour](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-360-vr-tour/) - [SummerStage Opera](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-opera/) - [Shakespeare in the Park - Coriolanus](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-in-the-park-coriolanus/): Free Shakespeare in the Park - Coriolanus at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park produced by the Public Theater - July 16 – August 11 - [Ozy Fest 2019](https://centralpark.org/5634-2/) - [Hercules at the Delacorte](https://centralpark.org/hercules/): Public Works will present the glorious story of HERCULES, brought to vibrant life by professional actors and community groups from across the city. - [GMA 2019](https://centralpark.org/gma-2019/) - [SummerStage - GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-one-nation-groove-george-clinton-parliament-funkadelic/): Funk legend George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic’s to take over SummerStage in Central Park in their last performance in New York City as part of the One Nation Under A Groove tour. Clinton will be joined by Galactic, Fishbone, and Dumpstaphunk on Tuesday, June 4. Tuesday, June 4, 2019 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm […] - [Winter Jam 2019!](https://centralpark.org/winter-jam-2019/): Time again to enjoy all the fun of a ski weekend in the Catskills right in Central Park!  The Parks Department reminds us why we should love the colder months thanks to Winter Jam, its annual winter sports festival in Central Park. Families can learn or take part in snowshoeing, skiing and sledding. Bring your own […] - [Post Apocalyptic Central Park](https://centralpark.org/post-apocalyptic-central-park/): An international design competition was launched last April LA+Journal that charged artists, architects, planners, and designers with reimagining and redesigning New York’s Central Park for the 21st century.  There were 382 entrants from 30 different countries, with a total of 193 designs.  In the end it was five entries submitted from Australia, China, the United […] - [Global Citizen Festival in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/global-citizen/): The mission is to build a movement of 100M action-taking Global Citizens to help achieve our vision of ending extreme poverty by 2030.Global Citizen is a movement of engaged citizens who are using their collective voice to end extreme poverty by 2030. On our platform, Global Citizens learn about the systemic causes of extreme poverty, […] - [Jimmy Fallon at SummerStage in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/jimmy-fallon-summerstage-central-park/): The Tonight Show will look a little bit different during its Sept. 13 episode. In collaboration with T-Mobile US, Jimmy Fallon will host his show from New York’s Central Park. The show, dubbed “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon from Central Park,” will be a special episode that includes surprise celebrity guests and special perks […] - [SummerStage tribute to Greenwich Village in the '60s](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-greenwich-village-central-park/): MUSIC + REVOLUTION: GREENWICH VILLAGE IN THE 1960’s hosted by Richard Barone From the beatnik riots to the summer of love, NYC’s Greenwich Village was the epicenter of a revolutionary movement in the history of American music. A new wave of writers and performers, inspired by the folk revival of the late fifties, created introspective, […] - [Central Park Film Festival 2108](https://centralpark.org/central-park-film-festival-2108/): Celebrate great New York films and filmmakers under the stars at the 2018 Central Park Film Festival.  This year’s lineup will include two of our Top Ten Central Park Movies – Hair and The Muppets Take Manhattan.  Rounding out the schedule is a classic Spike Lee film – Crooklyn – plus a brilliant send up of […] - [Dispatch at Central Park's SummerStage](https://centralpark.org/dispatch-at-summerstage/): DISPATCH WITH SPECIAL GUESTS NAHKO AND MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE AND RAYE ZARAGOZA Wednesday, July 18, 2018 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Doors open 5:00 pm) For over t - [City Parks Foundation Gala 2018](https://centralpark.org/city-parks-foundation-gala-2018/): Gala Dinner followed by a special performance with Steven Tyler and The Loving Mary Band Monday, June 18, 2018 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm City Parks Foundation is pleased to announce our 2018 Gala dinner & concert. This year we proudly honor BNP Paribas and Jean-Yves Fillion, Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas USA, and […] - [Adventures NYC](https://centralpark.org/adventures-nyc/): Saturday, June 16, 2018 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Park, the Bandshell Area enter at 72nd Street Get Directions  FREE EVENT Rain or shine Get ready to paddle, climb, race, and glide at Adventures NYC! On Saturday, June 16, join NYC Parks in Central Park to celebrate the great outdoors and enjoy a day […] - [SummerStage - Bowie Symphonic](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-bowie-symphonic/): BOWIE SYMPHONIC: ENSEMBLE LPR PERFORMS DAVID BOWIE’S BLACKSTAR LED BY EVAN ZIPORYN WITH CELLO SOLOIST MAYA BEISER / DONNY MCCASLIN GROUP Amazing show last Saturday night on a perfect evening in Central Park! The cultural influence that the late musician, iconoclast, and actor David Bowie had on millions of people can’t be overstated. The late British star, […] - [Central Park SummerStage Schedule 2018](https://centralpark.org/central-park-summerstage-schedule-2018/): The New York City Parks Foundation has announced the 2018 season of SummerStage, New York City’s largest free outdoor performing arts festival, bringing more than 100 performances to Central Park and 17 neighborhood parks throughout the five boroughs. This year’s festival, presented by Capital One, will showcase over 200 unique artists hailing from New York […] - [Top 10 Celebrity Favorite Places in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/top-10-celebrity-favorite-places-central-park/): Top celebrities including Tina Fey, Glenn Close, Bette Midler, Alex Rodriguez, Kelly Ripa and many more head to Central Park when they want to chill out and relax. Emmy award winning TV host and correspondent Karen Schaler shows us all the highlights in the new weekly TRAVEL THERAPY videos series with the help of Jeryl […] - [Liam Gallagher & Richard Ashcroft at SummerStage in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/liam-gallagher-richard-ashcroft-summerstage-central-park/): LIAM GALLAGHER AND RICHARD ASHCROFT Wednesday, May 16, 2018 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Doors open 5:30 pm) SummerStage, Central Park Rumsey Playfield, Manhattan, 10021 BUY TICKETS $49.50 After achieving major success as frontmen for two of England’s most renowned rock bands, Liam Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft have broken from their respective groups to pursue […] - [Shakespeare in the Park 2018 - Othello](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-park-2018-othello/): Tony winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson (Jitney, The Piano Lesson) returns to Shakespeare in the Park to direct a sumptuous new production of OTHELLO. Set amid war and palace intrigue in the 17th-century Mediterranean, this classic drama about a noble Black Venetian general whose marriage is sabotaged by theater’s most infamous villain, Iago, remains Shakespeare’s most urgent and relevant tragedy today. […] - [March For Our Lives](https://centralpark.org/march-for-our-lives/): On March 24, the kids and families of March For Our Lives will take to the streets of NYC to demand that their lives and safety become a priority and that we end gun violence and mass shootings in our schools today. Rally with us in Central Park or march in your own community. On March 24, the […] - [At the Central Park Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater - Neverland: Peter Returns](https://centralpark.org/central-park-swedish-cottage-marionette-theater-neverland-peter-returns/): Opening this week – Neverland: Peter Returns The new show at the Marionette Theater is based on J.M. Barrie’s iconic Peter Pan tales and gives a delightful new spin on the beloved children’s classic. The Darling children leave home behind to follow Peter Pan to Neverland for the adventure of a lifetime. When the cunning […] - [Secrets of Central Park - Camels on Sheep Meadow](https://centralpark.org/camels-central-park/) - [Central Park Winter Jam 2018](https://centralpark.org/central-park-winter-jam-2018/): It’s not skiing in Davos, but it’s the closest thing to it you’ll find in NYC! Winter Jam includes ice-skating, sledding, snowboarding, refreshments and a whole lot more – all supported by actual snow-machines! This event is suitable for both adults and children and it’s something you don’t want to miss if you’re spending the last […] - [Statue of Doctor J. Marion Sims to be removed from Central Park](https://centralpark.org/statue-doctor-j-marion-sims-removed-central-park/): A statue of Doctor J. Marion Sims, credited by many as the father of modern gynecology, is being moved under the city’s push to oust symbols of hate on city property. East Harlem residents and city officials have long advocated for the statue’s removal, asserting that it honors Sims’s medical achievements while overlooking that between […] - [Central Park Midnight Run & Fireworks 2018](https://centralpark.org/central-park-midnight-run-fireworks-2018/): Kick off the New Year at the Midnight Run! Join the fun and celebrate with music and dancing (starting at 10:00 p.m.) as 2017 comes to a close. With a countdown to midnight beginning at 11:59 p.m., the four-mile run will begin on the stroke of midnight, as will a spectacular fireworks display to light […] - [Arsenal Gallery: 35th Annual Wreath Interpretations Exhibition](https://centralpark.org/arsenal-gallery-35th-annual-wreath-interpretations-exhibition/): NYC Parks welcomes the holiday season with its 35th annual exhibition of creative, unconventional wreaths. Employing an array of uncommon materials, more than 40 participating fine artists, designers, and imaginative individuals celebrate this timeless holiday symbol. This year’s wreaths draw inspiration from a range of themes ranging from the personal to the universal. This exhibition […] - [Central Park Holiday Lighting](https://centralpark.org/central-park-holiday-lighting/): Celebrate the season at the 21st Annual Holiday Lighting in Central Park. Meet Santa and friends, watch a live ice carving demonstration, sing carols on the Plaza, and warm up with hot cocoa and cookies. The event concludes with lighting a flotilla of trees on the Harlem Meer. Thursday, November 30, 2017 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. […] - [Central Park’s Literary Walk to Feature Women’s Suffrage Monument](https://centralpark.org/central-parks-literary-walk-feature-womens-suffrage-monument/): At long last women are to take their rightful place in Central Park. For the first time in history, a bronze statue depicting and celebrating the achievements of women will join the myriad monuments honoring men, animals and fictional characters in the storied park.On Monday, city officials unveiled the site on the Literary Walk in […] - [Giant Space Bubble Descends on Central Park](https://centralpark.org/giant-space-bubble-descends-central-park/): In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Art in the Parks, Spacebuster, in partnership with the Storefront for Art & Architecture, is bringing its pop-up exhibition, New Icon-i-Cities, to Central Park on Saturday, October 21 from 11 am to 3 pm. The exhibition will bring audiences inside Spacebuster, a van outfitted with an expanding inflatable bubble that houses up to 120 people. It is an […] - [ILLYRIA - the story of Joe Papp and Shakespeare in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/illyria-public-theater/): It is 1958, and New York City is in the midst of a major building boom; a four-lane highway is planned for the heart of Washington Square; Carnegie Hall is designated for demolition; entire neighborhoods on the West Side are leveled to make room for a new “palace of art.” And a young Joe Papp […] - [Pelleas et Melisande at the Swedish Cottage Theater in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/pelleas-et-melisande-swedish-cottage-theater-central-park/): City Parks Foundation’s Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and SummerStage Festival present Pelleas et Melisande this weekend – a commissioned, site-specific work directed, choreographed, and designed by Luca Veggetti. A theatrical puppet experience that tells the story of doomed love based on Maurice Maeterlinck’s symphonic poem. Set to a composition by Arnold Schoenberg, the audience is […] - [Patti Smith at SummerStage in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/patti-smith-summerstage-central-park-2/): Amazing night with Patti Smith and her band Jackson Smith and Jesse Paris Smith honoring Fred Sonic Smith on September 14, 2017. Patti Smith and their two children, Jackson and Jesse Paris, rocked the house with her band (Lenny Kaye, Tony Shanahan and Jesse’s friend Rebecca Foon) in honor of the late Fred “Sonic” Smith’s memory. […] - [Patti Smith at SummerStage in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/patti-smith-summerstage-central-park/): Patti Smith and her band Jackson Smith and Jesse Paris Smith honoring Fred Sonic Smith Thursday, September 14, 2017 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Doors open 6:00 pm) Central Park Rumsey Playfield, Manhattan 10021 PATTI SMITH Patti Smith, born in Chicago and raised in South Jersey, migrated to New York in 1967. In 1975 Patti Smith’s […] - [As You Like It at the Delacorte Theater](https://centralpark.org/like-delacorte-theater/): With Ato Blankson-Wood (Orlando), Darius de Haas (Duke Senior), Rebecca Naomi Jones (Rosalind), Joel Perez (Touchstone), and Shaina Taub (Jaques) Community Partners: Brownsville Recreation Center (Brooklyn), Center for Family Life in Sunset Park (Brooklyn), DreamYard Project (Bronx), Fortune Society (Queens), and Military Resilience Project (all boroughs), along with alumni partners Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education, Children’s Aid Society and Domestic Workers United. Cameo Groups: Bronx Wrestling Federation, Freedom Dabka Group, Harambee Dance Company, and The Sing […] - [Valerie June at SummerStage in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/valerie-june-summerstage-central-park/): VALERIE JUNE / ALOYSIUS 3 / JALEN N’GONDA / DJ BOOGIE BLIND Sunday, August 27, 2017 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Doors open 5:00 pm) Central Park Rumsey Playfield, Manhattan 10021 Singularly unique voice that blurs the lines between genres and eras, resulting in an eclectic blend of folk, soul, country, R&B and blues VALERIE […] - [Landforms: A History of Central Park’s Fort Landscape Exhibit](https://centralpark.org/landforms-history-central-parks-fort-landscape-exhibit/): Now Open: Spring 2016 – Fall 2017 Daily, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (Inside Central Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues). Learn how natural features in Central Park’s north end played an important role in shaping our city’s – and our nation’s – history. This exhibit reveals […] - [2017 Central Park Film Festival](https://centralpark.org/2017-central-park-film-festival/): Join us at the 2017 Central Park Film Festival to celebrate our City with a lineup of movies filmed in New York. The Film Festival is a beloved summer tradition that showcases great films in a great urban park. The Film Festival is free. Tickets are not required. August 21, 2017 Marcus Garvey Park (the Lawn; enter […] - [All Time Low / SWMRS / Waterparks / The Wrecks at SummerStage in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/time-low-swmrs-waterparks-wrecks-summerstage-central-park/): July 31 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm $39.50 – $45 Buy Tickets By purchasing tickets to SummerStage Benefit Concerts, you are continuing to support over 100 free performances in parks throughout the five boroughs. All Time Low Heralded as one of the best pop-punk bands of the modern era, a precocious All Time Low crew began their […] - [Regina Spektor at SummerStage in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/regina-spektor-summerstage-central-park/): July 27 Regina Spektor The dulcet, oft spectral tones of Regina Ilyinichna Spektor’s voice are immediately recognizable as hers and hers alone. Born in Moscow, she immediately displayed a proclivity for music, studying classical piano at age six. Her family left Russia for New York City, and Spektor continued her training, focusing on composition. By […] - [PJ Harvey at SummerStage in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/pj-harvey-summerstage-central-park/): July 19 @ 7:30 pm 10:00 pm BUY TICKETS By purchasing tickets to SummerStage Benefit Concerts, you are continuing to support over 100 free performances in parks throughout the five boroughs. PJ Harvey Vocalist and guitarist PJ Harvey burst onto the alternative rock scene in 1992 when her debut single ‘Dress’ hailed worldwide acclaim. Her ninth […] - [Portuguese Sounds at SummerStage in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/portuguese-sounds-summerstage-central-park/): An exploration of Portuguese sounds, from fado to the contemporary universe of indie rock, pop & jazz - [Fête de la Musique: Wax Tailor / Her / Ayo / Ala.Ni at SummerStage](https://centralpark.org/fete-de-la-musique-wax-tailor-ayo-ala-ni-summerstage/): An evening of French contemporary talent and genres ranging from hip-hop to soul and pop ## Pages - [Sledding in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/sledding-in-central-park/) - [Model Sailboats](https://centralpark.org/model-sailboats/) - [Lawn Sports](https://centralpark.org/lawn-sports/): The New York Lawn Bowling Club, founded in Central Park in 1926, welcomes all New Yorkers who want to take part in a challenging sport that traces its origins to ancient times. Members bowl at the green north of Sheep Meadow, near the West 69th Street pedestrian entrance every day except Monday and also offers croquet. - [In-Line Skating](https://centralpark.org/in-line-skating/): On a hot summer day, the Park is filled with thousands of skaters. While Central Park’s drives are the optimal setting for in-line and roller skating another popular area to skate in front of the Bandshell, just west of the Mall. For skate dancers and those who like to watch them this is a great spot to let loose. Feel the beat. Get Down. ….Get Up. Repeat. Location: Park Drives: Circling the entire Park, the drives provide three long distance routes – 6.1 miles, 5.2 miles or 1.7 miles, or shorter distances if you cross the Park at a number of […] - [Ice Skating](https://centralpark.org/ice-skating/) - [Handball](https://centralpark.org/handball/): If  Basketball is known as “the city game” then handball must be designated “the inner city game”. While specifically designed courts are always preferable handball only actually requires a wall and a reasonably bouncy rubberball, or spaldeen as it has been known to generations of New Yorkers. Variations include stoopball, Chinese handball and, for the more alphabetically adventurous, A’s up. Handball has a passionate following throughout the world (including Finland where it is known, somewhat unfortunately, as “fistball”) that belies the games simplicity. You could play several tournaments in the time it takes to explain the rudiments of Cricket. There are […] - [Frisbee](https://centralpark.org/frisbee/): A Connecticut baker named William Russel Frisbee came up with a clever marketing idea back in the 1870s. He put his name in relief on the bottom of the light tin pans in which his company’s homemade pies were sold. Eventually Mr. Frisbee’s pies were sold throughout much of the state, including New Haven. There, sometime in the 1940s, Yale students began sailing the pie tins through the air and catching them. A decade or so later, out in California, a flying-saucer enthusiast named Walter Frederick Morrison designed a saucer-like disk for playing catch. It was produced by a company named […] - [Football](https://centralpark.org/football/): “Hut, hut, hike…grunt, shove, thump….ow” One of the peculiar properties of amateur sports in general, and football in particular, is that they encourage antithetical fantasies in adults and children. Boys, of almost any age, play with a ferocity and abandon that, they imagine, mimics the style of their heroes. Men, on the other hand, run around, heedless of their age, imagining themselves once again young and impervious to harm. That is until some part of their body is twisted in a manner that hasn’t been familiar in twenty years. Contributing to this confusion is the crisp tang of autumn air and […] - [Fishing](https://centralpark.org/fishing/) - [Cross-Country Skiing](https://centralpark.org/cross-country-skiing/): Central Park offers a remarkable opportunity for cross-country skiing at the very center of the city. - [Chess & Checkers](https://centralpark.org/chess-checkers/): Chess and Checkers House, inside the Park at 65th Street just west of the Dairy, offers 24 outdoor chess and checker tables. A pergola offers plenty of shade. - [Rock Climbing](https://centralpark.org/rock-climbing/) - [Bird Watching](https://centralpark.org/bird-watching/): Every spring millions of birds migrate from their wintering grounds in Latin America and the Caribbean to breeding areas as far north as Canada and each fall the birds make the return trip. The best bred of these avian travelers make sure to stop by the park to see, and more importantly, be seen. This makes all of Central Park a bird sanctuary. This is especially true for our local varieties that build their nests, lay eggs, and raise their young all in the safe confines of Central Park (near the best schools). In late spring and summer it is especially […] - [Basketball](https://centralpark.org/basketball/): New York probably has the longest and richest basketball tradition of any city in the world (the fact that Dr. Naismith decided to open out of town notwithstanding) and the “City Game” is alive and well represented at two locations in Central Park. - [Grand Army Plaza](https://centralpark.org/attractions/grand-army-plaza/) - [Children's Zoo](https://centralpark.org/childrens-zoo/) - [Dana Discovery Center](https://centralpark.org/discovery-center/) - [Discovery Center](https://centralpark.org/discovery-center-2/): Location: Inside the Park at 110th Street and Lenox Avenue Hours: 10am-5pm, Tuesday- Sunday Catch-and-Release Fishing; April to October; Tuesday to Sunday; 10am-4pm (212) 860-1370 The Charles A. Dana Discovery Center is located at the northeast corner of the Harlem Meer andfeatures the park’s only environmental education center. It also hosts children’s workshops throughout the year. It originally opened in 1993 and boasts a myriad of different programs throughout the year, everything form musical performances to the loaning of fishing gear for use in the Meer. It also serves as the upper park’s visitor center and offers seasonal exhibits in its […] - [Nature Observatory](https://centralpark.org/nature-observatory/): Named for philanthropist Henry Luce (founder of Time Magazine) the Nature Observatory is housed inside one of the parks most beautiful buildings, Belvedere Castle. The Castle also houses the Central Park center of the National Weather Bureau. Every minute the current climate conditions are sent to the weather center at Brookhaven, Long Island. Inside can be found collections of natural history artifacts (skeletons, papier mache birds) as well as microscopes and telescopes, all designed to give young visitors an insight into methodology of naturalists. Aspiring scientists can borrow field packs that contain binoculars, reference material, maps, and notepaper, which can all […] - [North Meadow](https://centralpark.org/north-meadow/): The North Meadow is, at 23 acres, one of Central Park’s largest open areas. Ball fields first appeared there in the 1870s and it has been extensively refitted with carefully managed baseball diamonds, most of which are in use throughout the spring and summer. Located just to the north of the reservoir, it's gently rolling landscape creates a slightly more secluded ambience than the Great Lawn to the south. - [Pond](https://centralpark.org/pond/): The Pond and Gapstow Bridge are located at the southeast coener of Central Park, just steps from Fifthe Ave., Grand Army Plaza and the iconic Plaza Hotel. - [Swedish Cottage](https://centralpark.org/swedish-cottage/) - [Tennis Center](https://centralpark.org/tennis-center/): The Central Park Tennis Center offers the largest collection of public courts in the city, with 26 clay and 4 asphalt courts. The Tennis Center itself also offers a convenient restroom stop and a small snack bar, and, of course a great place to watch tennis. - [Wollman Rink](https://centralpark.org/wollman-rink/) - [Conservatory Garden](https://centralpark.org/conservatory-garden/): One of the hidden wonders of Central Park is the Conservatory Garden at Fifth Avenue and 105th St. A secluded oasis, just a few steps down from one of the City’s busiest thoroughfares; the garden offers a fragrant respite from the gasp and clatter of the urban afternoon. - [Delacorte Theater](https://centralpark.org/delacorte-theater/) - [Delacorte Music Clock](https://centralpark.org/delacorte-music-clock/) - [Andrew H. Green Memorial Bench](https://centralpark.org/attractions/andrew-h-green-memorial-bench/): The Andrew H. Green Memorial Bench is at the crest of a hill overlooking what was once McGown’s Pass at 106th St.  Green, a New Englander who cherished Milton and enjoyed listening to Protestant hymns, shared Olmsted’s belief in duty, order, hard work, and efficiency. He was deeply attached to his family’s rural Worcester, Massachusetts, homestead (Green Hill) and had embraced Olmsted and Vaux’s pastoral aesthetic. Only two years older than Olmsted, Green was, even his nephew conceded, “imperious … vain … parsimonious,” but he was “lavish” in his “unrequited work for the benefit of mankind.” The seventh child of eleven, […] - [Ramble](https://centralpark.org/ramble/): One of the few spots in the city where visitors can get happily lost, the Ramble, at thirty-six acres, offers a variety of intimate scenic enclaves that include the Gill, a tiny stream the wanders through the area, and the Ramble Arch. Located on the west side of the Ramble, hidden in the dense foliage of trees and shrubbery, the Ramble Arch carries a narrow walkway above with an intersecting footpath below it is one Central Park’s most picturesque bridges. - [Shakespeare Garden](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-garden/): One of the many hidden gems of Central Park, the Shakespeare Garden is a lovely spot to “stop and smell the roses”. - [Dairy](https://centralpark.org/dairy/): At its inception, the southern portion of Central Park was considered by designers Olmsted and Vaux as the Children’s District. This was because it was the first area of the park that would be reached by families traveling from the heart of the city, most of which lay below 38th St.  At that time, one of the critical needs of children was for fresh milk.  Unfortunatly, a series of scandals and cholera outbreaks placed the dairy production of the city under a cloud of suspicion. To lift suspicion and fulfill the dairy needs of the people, the city provided place where […] - [Hallett Nature Sanctuary](https://centralpark.org/attractions/hallett-nature-sanctuary/): Hallett Nature Sanctuary was originally set aside as a bird sanctuary in 1934, went through a long period of neglect, but was then restored in the 1980’s. This four acre plot of land is bounded on three sides by the Pond and is only yards away from the bustle of Central Park South and the Plaza Hotel some fifty feet above. Yet here can be found an amazing array of migratory birds that stop by for visit on their way either north or south, as well as many year round residents such as bluejays and woodpeckers. You can also find rabbits, […] - [Summit Rock](https://centralpark.org/attractions-h-w/summit-rock/): Summit Rock, on the western edge of Central Park at 83rd St., is the highest elevation in the park.  Peaking at 141.8′, it stands just a few feet above Vista Rock, home of Belvedere Castle. Shielded from the park drive by a thick grove of trees, it is sometimes overlooked by park visitors. It is just north of the site once occupied by the 19th century community of Seneca Village and legend has it that it was traditionally used by the local Native Americans as a meeting place. It can be approached from either the north or south sides, however the […] - [Central Park Zoo](https://centralpark.org/central-park-zoo/) - [Cherry Hill](https://centralpark.org/attractions/cherry-hill/): Cherry Hill, just west of Bethesda Fountain, gets its name from the cherry trees that ring the hill and brighten the landscape each spring. Overlooking Bow Bridge, the Ramble and the eastern end of the Lake, Cherry Hill offers one of the most picturesque vistas in all of Central Park. A great gathering place during the 19th century for equine park-goers (the fountain doubled as a trough) you can still find horse-drawn carriages lined up at any time of day taking in the view, although the horses are no longer allowed to quench their thirst at the fountain. At the center […] - [Trefoil Arch](https://centralpark.org/trefoil-arch/) - [Greyshot Arch](https://centralpark.org/bridges-of-central-park/greyshot-arch/) - [Gapstow Bridge](https://centralpark.org/bridges-of-central-park/gapstow-bridge/): 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 quintessential view of the city, with the Plaza Hotel and other towers rising behind the backdrop of trees reflected, amidst the ducks, in the waters of the Pond. - [Bridges of Central Park](https://centralpark.org/bridges-of-central-park/): Central Park has thirty-six ornamental spans, most of which were built in the 1860s as part of the park's construction. No two Central Park bridges in the park are alike. - [Central Park Police](https://centralpark.org/faq/central-park-police/): The Central Park Police Precinct house is located on the Transverse Road at 86th St. and is the oldest precinct house in New York City dating from 1871 and designed by Calvert Vaux. - [Running](https://centralpark.org/running/): With the variety of terrain combined with the gorgeous scenery of the surrounding landscape, Central Park is a runner’s paradise. The site of the New York Marathon’s final 3.2 miles, the park offers many scenic distractions while providing a challenge to all levels of runners.  You can download a detailed running map with all distances listed or check out our Central Park Running Group at WalkJogRun.net. Locations : Park Drives – Circling the entire Park, the drives provide three long distance routes – 6.1 miles, 5.2 miles, or 1.7 miles, or shorter distances if you cross the Park at a number […] - [Bandshell](https://centralpark.org/bandshell/): Standing at the edge of the Mall, just south of Bethesda Terrace, the Naumburg Bandshell has been home to an eclectic array of popular musical entertainers. Acts as diverse as John Phillip Sousa, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin and The Grateful Dead have performed upon its stage to the delight of thousands of park visitors. - [Reservoir](https://centralpark.org/reservoir/): The Central Park Reservoir – now offi­cially named the Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir – is located between 86th and 96th and covers a full one eight of the park’s surface. - [Sheep Meadow](https://centralpark.org/sheep-meadow/): On a crowded weekend afternoon as many as 30,000 visitors may arrive to enjoy the tree ringed expanse and it is only by careful management that meadow can be preserved. - [Davis Center Pool & Rink](https://centralpark.org/lasker-pool-rink/): Situated between 106th and 108th Streets in mid-park, nestled between loops of the park drive, you'll find Lasker Rink and Pool. - [Children's Activities](https://centralpark.org/childrens-activities/) - [Top 10 Most Romantic Spots In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/top-10/top-10-most-romantic-spots-in-central-park/): From picnics on the North Meadow to dinner for two at the Boathouse Restaurant, Central Park has always provided a wide choice of sites for a romantic rondevouz.  Here are the the Top 10 we’ve chosen as the very best. 10. The Pool Placid waters rippling gently beneath gracefully weeping willows, velvety lawns stretching to the water’s edge, a quiet moment stolen from the temporally voracious metropolis outside: the Pool offers a contemplative landscape that almost aches to be shared. A modest picnic lunch leisurely eaten on a lazy summer afternoon with only a few dragonflies for company, the Pool can […] - [Top 10 Central Park Movies](https://centralpark.org/top-10/top-10-central-park-movies/): Central Park has played an iconic part in countless films over the years - from "Breakfast at Tiffany's" to "Home Alone 2" . Here are the Top Ten - [Balto](https://centralpark.org/balto/): One of the most admired monuments in Central Park the Balto Statue stands on a rock outcropping on the main path leading north from the Tisch Children’s Zoo. - [Hans Christian Andersen](https://centralpark.org/hans-christian-andersen/): At the western edge of Conservatory Water is one of the most popular statues in the park - a statue of master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen. Created by George Lober and donated to the park in 1956 this statue of the beloved Danish storyteller, along with his famous duckling companion, is the site of a story telling program that delights children every summer. - [History of Central Park](https://centralpark.org/history-of-central-park/) - [Bethesda Fountain - Angel of the Waters](https://centralpark.org/bethesda-fountain-angel-of-the-waters/) - [Bethesda Terrace](https://centralpark.org/bethesda-terrace/): The richly-ornamented Bethesda Terrace overlooks the Lake and as well as the wooded shores of the Ramble. It also overlooks the Bethesda Fountain and its sculpture, Angel of Waters - [Softball & Baseball](https://centralpark.org/softball-baseball/): If the Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing-fields of Eton then it could certainly be said that any number of corporate squabbles, neighborhood rivalries and personal grudge matches have been settled on the ball fields of Central Park. Maybe it is the state-of-the-art-fields themselves that draw thousands every year to hear the crack of the bat and feel the “thrill of the grass”. Or maybe it is the nearby promise of dozens of Manhattan’s best pubs and cafes in which to kick back and celebrate (or commiserate on) the afternoon’s competition. The creation of Central Park coincided with a […] - [Biking](https://centralpark.org/biking/): When bikes first began to appear in Central Park, bicycling was only permitted from midnight to 9:00 am. In 1880, the League of American Wheelmen had 360 members and would hold an annual meet every May in Central Park. At that time, bikes were unsteady and dangerous and as a result as many as 30 bikes were destroyed during this meet due to accidents. Today, due to innovations such as helmets, lights and brightly colored spandex, collisions are much rarer. During daylight hours, most of the bikes in the park are recreational in nature, people out for a leisurely trip around […] - [Boating](https://centralpark.org/boating/): At twenty-two acres the Lake in Central Park offers one of the most peaceful and bucolic settings existing at the center of any city in America. And what better way to enjoy this sanctuary than from one of the easily available excursion crafts (row boats). From Bethesda Fountain to Bow Bridge it is easy to imagine yourself, on a lazy summer afternoon, drifting along in your very own Merchant Ivory production (parasols optional). The waterside Boathouse Restaurant also offers an elegant location for refreshment while watching the navigational efforts of other intrepid urban mariners. - [Volleyball](https://centralpark.org/volleyball/): Volleyball originated in the United States, and is now just achieving the type of popularity in the U.S. that it has received on a global basis, where it ranks only behind soccer among participation sports. Today there are more than 24 million Americans and 800 million people worldwide who play Volleyball at least once a week. In 1895, William G. Morgan, an instructor at the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) in Holyoke, Mass., decided to blend elements of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball to create a game for his classes of businessmen which would demand less physical contact than basketball. He […] - [Lake](https://centralpark.org/the-lake-in-central-park/): At twenty-two acres the Lake is Central Park’s largest body of water, excluding the Reservoir, and offers a variety of activities for park visitors to enjoy. It also offers a startling array of views as its meandering shoreline snakes around the landscape. Created originally from a large swamp the lake has provided generations of park visitors with startling vistas and countless opportunities for exploration. - [Marionette Theater](https://centralpark.org/marionette-theater/) - [Conservatory Water](https://centralpark.org/conservatory-water/) - [SummerStage](https://centralpark.org/summerstage2/): Central Park SummerStage is a program of the City Parks Foundation and presents performances of outstanding artistic quality. 2021 SummerStage Schedule. - [Alice In Wonderland](https://centralpark.org/alice-in-wonderland/) - [Bow Bridge](https://centralpark.org/bow-bridge/): Bow Bridge is one of the most photographed and filmed locations in Central Park and it deserves every bit of its star reputation. Stretching sixty feet over the lake, from Cherry Hill to the Ramble, it is not only one of the most beautiful cast iron bridges in the world, but also offers some of the most breathtaking views of the park around it. - [Carousel](https://centralpark.org/carousel/): As the park spins by and the calliope tootles, it is easy to imagine yourself at a country fair miles outside the urban confines of New York City. The original park carousel opened in 1871 and was powered by a blind mule and a horse who walked a treadmill in an underground pit. It almost immediately became one of the park’s most popular attractions and remains so to this day, with almost 250,000 riders a year. Originally the park commissioners had frowned upon commercial enterprises in the Park, but they eventually saw the popular attractions as valuable assets. They also recognized income that the city earned on the carousel’s operation as a welcome source of needed revenue. - [Shakespeare In The Park](https://centralpark.org/shakespeare-in-the-park/): Conceived and founded by Joseph Papp, The Public Theater has been a summer tradition in Central Park for almost 60 years.  - [Great Lawn](https://centralpark.org/the-great-lawn/) - [Obelisk](https://centralpark.org/obelisk/) - [Turtle Pond](https://centralpark.org/turtle-pond/) - [Belvedere Castle](https://centralpark.org/belvedere-castle/) - [Carriage Horse Rides](https://centralpark.org/carriage_horse_rides/): Advocates for animals say the industry should be banned because it’s inhumane and unsafe. - [About](https://centralpark.org/about/) - [Home](https://centralpark.org/): The complete guide to New York City's Central Park, including attractions, activities, events, concerts, tours, history and the Central Park Zoo. - [Movies](https://centralpark.org/central-park-film-festival2/) - [NYC Marathon](https://centralpark.org/nyc-marathon/): The annual NYC Marathon enters Central Park at 90th St. and then crosses the finish line at 64th St. at Tavern on the Green. - [Delacorte Theater Seating](https://centralpark.org/delacorte-theater-seating/) - [Home](https://centralpark.org/home-2/) - [Central Park Fall Foliage Map 2023](https://centralpark.org/central-park-fall-foliage-map-2023/) - [Central Park Updates](https://centralpark.org/central-park-updates-2/) - [Central Park Updates](https://centralpark.org/central-park-updates/): Stay up to date on all of New York City's Central Park News and Events! - [Camels in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/camels-in-central-park-2/) - [Glen Span Arch](https://centralpark.org/the-glen-span-arch/) - [Top Ten Spring Flower Spots in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/top-ten-flower-spots-in-central-park/) - [Water Lilies](https://centralpark.org/water-lilies/): The Water Lilies in the English section of Conservatory Garden reside in a quiet pool at the center of the flower beds. Above the placid water stands a statue sculpted by Bessie Potter Vonnoh. It commemorates “The Secret Garden”, the classic children’s book by Frances Hodgson Burnett. In mid summer this is one of the most lovely tableaus to be found anywhere in Central Park, the perfect place to while away a few moments and get away from the clattering city scene a few dozen yards away. - [Still Hunt](https://centralpark.org/still-hunt/) - [Survey Bolt](https://centralpark.org/survey-bolt/) - [Secrets of Central Park](https://centralpark.org/secrets-of-central-park/) - [Marble Arch](https://centralpark.org/marble-arch/) - [Central Park Running Map](https://centralpark.org/central-park-running-map/) - [Central Park Conservancy](https://centralpark.org/central-park-conservancy/) - [Central Park Statues](https://centralpark.org/central-park-statues/) - [Paddleball](https://centralpark.org/paddleball/): There are 12 handball courts available at the North Meadow Recreation Center on a first come first serve basis. You must supply your own balls and paddles. - [Water Lilies](https://centralpark.org/water-lilies-3/): The Water Lilies in the English section of Conservatory Garden reside in a quiet pool at the center of the flower beds.  Above the placid water stands a statue sculpted by Bessie Potter Vonnoh.  It commemorates “The Secret Garden”, the classic children’s book by Frances Hodgson Burnett.  In mid summer this is one of the most lovely tableaus to be found anywhere in Central Park, the perfect place to while away a few moments and get away from the clattering city scene a few dozen yards away. - [Tulips](https://centralpark.org/tulips/): They are one of the most recognizable inhabitants of the Conservatory Garden and come in a wide variety of brilliant colors. - [Squill](https://centralpark.org/squill/): Squill is a type of bulb-forming perennial herbs from the family Liliaceae (lily family). There are more than ninety species found in woodlands, sub alpine meadows, and seashores across the Old World and they have become a favorite with gardeners all across the Northern Hemisphere as well. - [Spiraea](https://centralpark.org/spiraea/): Spiraea are easy-care shrubs that flower best when grown in full sun.  They bloom in the Conservatory Garden from April to May and form a lovely component to the spring landscape. - [Snowdrops](https://centralpark.org/snowdrops/) - [Roses](https://centralpark.org/roses/): Roses are the royalty of the flowering plant kingdom, their long history including many instances of famous namesakes, critically acclaimed collections and one rather notable war.  As would be expected they form a critical element to the Conservatory Garden and can be found throughout. - [Rose of Sharon](https://centralpark.org/rose-of-sharon/): Easily on of the most colorful names of all the inhabitants of the Conservatory Garden is Rose of Sharon.  It originated in 1611, when it was used in the King James Version of the Bible. According to an annotation of the Song of Solomon by the translation committee, this was due to a mistranslation of the Hebrew word for "crocus".  - [Purple Coneflowers](https://centralpark.org/purple-coneflowers/): Aside from its obvious charm as an ornamental plant, the Purple Cornflower is reputed to have therapeutic value as well.  For generations Echinacea has been taken as an immune system booster that has actually been proven to have significant results in combating everything from the common cold to Athlete’s Foot. - [Phlox](https://centralpark.org/phlox/): Phlox is one of the most vibrantly colorful blooms that can be found in Conservatory Garden in early fall. - [Peony](https://centralpark.org/peony/): This hardy plant makes its appearance in the Conservatory Garden in early June and lasts all the way through September.  - [Oakleaf Hydrangea](https://centralpark.org/oakleaf-hydrangea/): In Central Park's Conservatory Garden the Oakleaf Hydrangea anchors the middle of the annual bed number five in the South Garden. - [Magnolia](https://centralpark.org/magnolia/): With its beautiful pink flowers the Magnolia is one of the loveliest of all the Conservatory Garden’s early blooming shrubs.  - [Japanese Lilac](https://centralpark.org/japanese-lilac/) - [Iris](https://centralpark.org/iris/) - [Hollyhocks](https://centralpark.org/hollyhocks/) - [Hellebores](https://centralpark.org/hellebores/): Hellebores, along with Snowdrops and Daffodils, are the in the forefront of flowering plants that seemingly spring up through the last snows of winter. - [Ornamental Grass](https://centralpark.org/ornamental-grass/): Ornamental Grass includes true grasses, as well as sedges, rushes and hardy bamboos. They are an integral part of the Conservatory Garden landscape. - [Grape Hyacinths](https://centralpark.org/grape-hyacinths/): Grape Hyacinths are a group of plants in the genus Muscari of plants native to Eurasia that produce spikes of blue flowers resembling bunches of grapes. - [French Lilacs](https://centralpark.org/french-lilacs/): The French Lilac is one of the most popular spring flowers in New York, prized not only for its lovely blossoms, but for it almost intoxicating fragrance. - [Daylilies](https://centralpark.org/daylilies/): The Daylilies in Central Park's Conservatory Garden are one of the most visually stunning indicators that summer has arrived.  - [Daffodils](https://centralpark.org/daffodils/): Daffodils, along with Crocuses and Snowdrops, are one of the earliest of spring flowers and are always a welcome sign that winter is finally over.  - [Flowering Crabapple](https://centralpark.org/flowering-crabapple/): The Crabapples in Conservatory Garden are popularly known as “jewels of the landscape” and given their ability to excite the senses throughout the year it is no surprise that they have earned such a sobriquet.  - [Cornelian Cherry](https://centralpark.org/cornelian-cherry/): The Cornelian Cherry in Conservatory Garden is a type of Dogwood that originated in Europe and Asia. - [Coneflower](https://centralpark.org/coneflowers/): Rudbeckia in Conservatory Garden is one of four genera within the flowering plant family Asteraceae whose members are commonly known as coneflowers - [Baby's Breath](https://centralpark.org/babys-breath/): Perhaps one of the most evocative of names of any of the flowering plants that inhabit the Conservatory Garden is Baby’s Breath.   With its spindly latticework of delicate stems and pearly white flowers Gypsophila is almost ethereal in its appearance. - [Japanese Anemone](https://centralpark.org/japanese-anemone/): The meaning of the name “Anemone” is "forsaken" or, more precisely "a dying hope". The flower could also be used to signify anticipation. Considering that it forms such an important part of the late summer collection of flowers in Conservatory Garden we could also think of it as a harbinger of Autumn in New York. The Japanese Anemone leads us out of summer and into the crisp clear air of Fall - and another wonderful holiday season in New York City. - [Astilbe](https://centralpark.org/astible/): In the Central Park Conservatory Garden Astilbe are valued as hardy herbaceous perennials and noted for their large handsome, often fern-like foliage. - [Iconic Central Park Poster](https://centralpark.org/central-park-poster/) - [Rumsey Playfield](https://centralpark.org/rumsey-playfield/) - [The Iconic Central Park Poster](https://centralpark.org/iconic_central_park_poster/): From Rafael Esquer’s award winning Alfalfa Studios and CentralPark.org’s John Moore comes Iconic Central Park©.  Two years in the making the poster features over 2,000 colorful icons that form a multi-hued mosaic of beloved park features – from the Duke Ellington monument in Harlem to Columbus Circle to the Penguins in the Central Park Zoo.  - [SummerStage 2019](https://centralpark.org/summerstage-2019/) - [Food & Drink](https://centralpark.org/food-drink/) - [Visitor Centers](https://centralpark.org/visitor-centers/) - [Central Park Rules](https://centralpark.org/rules/) - [FAQ](https://centralpark.org/faq-2/) - [Restrooms](https://centralpark.org/restrooms/): Locate all the publicly accessible Rest Rooms in New York's Central Park - [Mega Contact](https://centralpark.org/mega-contact/) - [Mega Activities](https://centralpark.org/mega-activities/) - [Mega Attractions](https://centralpark.org/mega-attractions/) - [Mega About](https://centralpark.org/mega-1/) - [Tanner's Spring](https://centralpark.org/tanners-spring/): Tanner's Spring, mid-park, just west of the Great Lawn , looks to be more of a puddle that one of the two active springs in Central Park - [Beethoven](https://centralpark.org/beethoven/) - [Ladies Pavillion - Hernshead](https://centralpark.org/ladies-pavillion-hernshead/): The cast-iron shelter at Hernshead in Central Park known as the Ladies Pavilion was designed by Jacob Wrey Mould in 1871 to serve as a shelter for trolley passengers at the Eighth Avenue and 59th Street park entrance.  Hernshead itself refers to, the promontory that juts out into The Lake and is named after what must […] - [Lombard Lamp](https://centralpark.org/lombard-lamp/) - [Duke Ellington Circle](https://centralpark.org/duke-ellington-circle/) - [Alexander Hamilton](https://centralpark.org/alexander-hamilton/) - [Blockhouse](https://centralpark.org/blockhouse/): The Blockhouse is the second oldest structure in the park, aside from Cleopatra’s Needle.  A small fort in the northern part of the park, it is located on an overlook of Manhattan schist, with a clear view of the flat surrounding areas north of Central Park. Finished in 1814, the fort was part of a series […] - [Arsenal](https://centralpark.org/arsenal-2/) - [Central Park Books](https://centralpark.org/about/store/): 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. - [Dene](https://centralpark.org/attractions/dene/) - [Movies Shot in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/movies-shot-central-park/): Hundreds of movies have been shot over the years using Central Park as a location – beginning with Romeo and Juliet filmed in 1908 on Bethesda Terrace. Here is our list. - [Central Park Casino](https://centralpark.org/central-park-casino/): The Central Park Casino, originally the Ladies' Refreshment Salon, was a restaurant in Central Park, near East 72nd Street in Manhattan, New York City. The name of the building came from the Italian for "little house"; the Casino itself was not a gambling business. - [Calendar](https://centralpark.org/calendar/) - [News](https://centralpark.org/news-2/) - [New York City Parks Foundation](https://centralpark.org/city-parks-foundation/) - [Willowdell Arch](https://centralpark.org/willowdell-arch/) - [Harlem Meer](https://centralpark.org/harlem-meer-2/): Nestled up in the north east corner is the Harlem Meer, at 11 acres the second largest manmade body of water inside the park and, since its renovation during the mid-nineties, considered to be one of the loveliest. - [Top 10 Attractions In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/top-10-places-in-central-park/) - [Tavern On The Green](https://centralpark.org/tavern-on-the-green/): A Central Park staple, the historic Tavern on the Green has been capturing the spirit of New York City since 1934. - [Central Park Groups](https://centralpark.org/groups/): There are many groups that use the park throughout the year for a myriad of different purposes.  These include Runners, Dog Lovers, Cyclists, Yoga Enthusiasts, and pretty much every conceivable activity that two or more New Yorkers can safely, and legally, participate in in the confines of Central Park. - [Romantic Ideas](https://centralpark.org/romantic-ideas/): Central Park offers endless possibilities for heartfelt declarations and, perhaps, subtle seduction. Here are some of the best. - [Mall](https://centralpark.org/the-mall-central-park/): The forty foot wide Mall, flanked by its majestic rows of American Elms and statues, provides the perfect place in Central Park for a leisurely stroll in any season. - [Central Park Boathouse](https://centralpark.org/loeb-boathouse/): The Loeb Boathouse, one of the most famous icons of Central Park is located at the northeastern tip of the Lake and houses the Boathouse Restaurant. It is a romantic setting for dinner on a mid-summer’s evening, watching the sun sink behind the trees and maybe catching a gondola slowly poling past. - [Loch](https://centralpark.org/loch/) - [Heckscher Playground](https://centralpark.org/attractions/heckscher-playground/): Heckscher Playground was included in the original children were actually allowed to…play. At 3 acres it is also the largest playground and the only one located in the southern area of the park. The playground offers a range of play equipment including 14 swings, seesaws, and a wooden suspension bridge; it also features its own […] - [Heckscher Ballfields](https://centralpark.org/heckscher-ballfields/): The Heckscher Ballfields were carved from the original Heckscher Playground and are the earliest examples of an area of the park being designated specifically for sports. - [Greywacke Arch](https://centralpark.org/bridges-of-central-park/greywacke-arch/): Greywacke Arch, just south of the Obelisk, allows pedestrians to reach the Great Lawn by crossing under East Drive via a path at 79th St and Fifth Avenue. - [Seneca Village](https://centralpark.org/history-of-central-park/seneca-village-2/) - [Central Park Map](https://centralpark.org/central-park-map/) - [Pets](https://centralpark.org/pets/): Central Park is just as lovely place for animals as it is for humans (ever see a mopey squirrel?) and a walk in Central Park can be the perfect way for both owner and pet to enjoy a summer afternoon or evening. There are, of course, certain rules that need to be observed to make […] - [North Meadow Recreation Center](https://centralpark.org/north-meadow-recreation-center/) - [Dating In Central Park](https://centralpark.org/dating-in-central-park/): Dating in Central Park offers a variety of choices, ranging from formal dinner to secluded picnics. - [Family Activities](https://centralpark.org/family-activities/): Central Park is an ideal place to spend an afternoon with your family. Whether simply walking around and enjoying one of the many aspects of the park’s wonderfully conceived landscape or participating in one of the many family programs sponsored by the Central Park Conservancy the park offers an amazing array of family friendly activities. […] - [New York Philharmonic in Central Park](https://centralpark.org/new-york-philharmonic-in-central-park/) - [Sunbathing](https://centralpark.org/sunbathing-2/) - [Yoga](https://centralpark.org/yoga/): A serene setting, Central Park is a great location for yoga workshops or individual sessions. With this tranquil and soothing backdrop, yoga courses can teach you how to reduce stress, increase flexibility and coordination and develop inner awareness about your body and the world you inhabit. Many companies offer instructional classes in Central Park.  During […] - [Walking](https://centralpark.org/walking/): Simply put, speed walking – sometimes called power walking, fitness walking, health walking, exercise walking or, simply, embarrassing your children – is walking very fast without breaking into a jog or run. Arms swing in pace with the stride, and one foot is on the ground at all times. Your stride is slightly longer and […] - [Tennis](https://centralpark.org/tennis/): With over 30 outdoor courts (26 clay and 4 asphalt), the Central Park Tennis Center, located near West Drive between West 94th and West 96th Streets, is the perfect place to get the blood pumping and the racquets swinging. The tennis season begins in early April and continues through the summer and fall until late […] - [Swimming](https://centralpark.org/swimming/): Another of Central Park’s many hidden wonders is Lasker Pool. Here you can find relief from New York’s sometimes oppressively hot, and humid summers with a dip in cool waters. And, unlike too many of New York’s most attractive seasonal diversions, admission is free. Lasker Pool was built in the 1960s and occupies a magnificent […] - [Soccer](https://centralpark.org/soccer/): Soccer can be played at two locations in Central Park the Great Lawn North Fields, and at the North Meadow. 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