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
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..
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.
ANNUAL CENTRAL PARK HOLIDAY LIGHTING
Celebrate the season at the Annual Holiday Lighting in Central Park. Meet Santa and friends, sing carols on the Plaza, and warm up with hot cocoa and cookies. The evening concludes with lighting a flotilla of trees on the Harlem Meer. Event is rain, snow, or shine....
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!
The Public Theater eill return to the stage at Central Park’s Delacorte Theater with a performance of Shakespeare’s MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR.
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
Central Park Zoo Snow Monkeys (or Japanese Macaques) enjoy their "Hot Tub", much as they do the volcanic baths that keep them warm in their native Japan. Fun Macaque Facts The Japanese...
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
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)
