Is the Central Park in New York Open?
Central Park is open! See our Covid-19 Updates for more info. Browse all Central Park events using the calendar on the right to select a date, or use the search bar to find something specific. Stay updated with our email newsletter!
What to see and do in Central Park?
Visit many famous landmarks and attractions on our Central Park Tour like Belvedere Castle, Wollman Rink, Gapstow Bridge, Conservatory Garden, the Loeb Boathouse and more. Learn about the history and architecture of the park and see where many famous movie & TV scenes were shot.
Where is the holiday market in Columbus Circle?
The Columbus Circle Holiday Market is internationally known as one of the most elegant and beautiful places for holiday shopping. Located at the entrance to Central Park, at 59th street and Central Park West, visitors lose themselves in glittering aisles of art, jewelry, home goods and delicious eats from local artisans and designers.
When is the Winter Jam at Central Park?
Check back for 2022 details on Winter Jam, a free winter festival that usually happens every year around February 1st. Plan a little bit ahead and visit one of the many museums surrounding the park. Purchasing a timed ticket is required and can be done easily from your phone.
Where is the best place to eat in Central Park?
Restaurants. Central Park is home to two indoor restaurants. The famed New York City restaurant Tavern on the Green is located on the park’s grounds at Central Park West and West 67th Street. It was originally the sheepfold that housed the sheep that grazed Sheep Meadow, built to a design by Calvert Vaux in 1870.
What was the winning design for Central Park?
The state appointed a Central Park Commission to oversee the development of the park, and in 1857 the commission held a landscape design contest. Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux developed what came to be known as the “Greensward Plan”, which was selected as the winning design.
What are the main attractions in Central Park?
Main attractions of the park include the Ramble and Lake; several amusement attractions including Wollman Rink, Central Park Carousel, and the Central Park Zoo; Sheep Meadow; the Central Park Mall; Bethesda Terrace; the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir; and the Delacorte Theater that hosts Shakespeare in the Park programs in the summertime.