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April 24, 2008

Uncommon Ground Lecture Explored The Future Of Nyc Parks & Natural Environment

The Uncommon Ground lecture melded Earth Day with Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s PlaNYC and...

April 24, 2008

Celebrating Greensward: The Plan for Central Park

April 28 marks the 150th anniversary of Olmsted & Vaux's design for Central Park.

March 14, 2008

The Alice Austen Exhibit On Display At The Central Park Arsenal

Today, the Parks Department celebrated the opening of the “Austen at the Arsenal” at...

February 13, 2008

Winter Jam Brings The Mountain To Central Park

Yesterday Central Park received some of the first snow in this largely snow-free winter....

February 8, 2008

This Weekend In Parks: Winter Jam!

On Saturday, February 9, Central Park transforms into a wonderland for all winter sports...

January 10, 2008

Historic New York City Trees Are Cloned To Be Replanted As Part Of Million Trees NYC

Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined Division Manager of Bartlett Tree Experts David McMaster,...

December 20, 2007

Many Birds Of Many Different Feathers Flock Together

There are 57 species of birds and 7,771 individual birds in Central Park, according to the final...

December 19, 2007

Happy Holidays From Central Park

Join the Central Park Conservancy in celebrating all that New York City's winter wonderland has...

December 16, 2007

108th Christmas Bird Count Reveals 7,771 Birds Of 57 Different Species In Central Park

There are 57 species of birds and 7,771 individual birds in Central Park, according to the...

December 4, 2007

Parks Celebrates The Holidays With Its 25Th Wreath Exhibit

Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the 25th annual Wreath Interpretations...

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Harlem Meer Center (formerly Lasker Rink)

The Harlem Meer Center is closed in order to rebuild the facility to increase access to nearby communities and enhance year-round programming. For more information, visit Central Park Conservancy's Rebuilding Harlem Meer Center page.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2024

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Central Park Information: (212) 310-6600
Central Park Information (for the Hearing Impaired): (800) 281-5722
Belvedere Castle, The Henry Luce Nature Observatory: (212) 772-0210
The Charles A. Dana Discovery Center: (212) 860-1370
The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop: (212) 794-6564
North Meadow Recreation Center: (212) 348-4867
Loeb Boathouse (Bike rentals, boat rentals & gondolas): (212) 517-2233
Carousel: (212) 879-0244
Fishing at Harlem Meer (Catch & Release): (212) 860-1370
Harlem Meer Performance Festival: (212) 860-1370
Horseback Riding - Claremont Stables: (212) 724-5100
Metropolitan Opera (Performances on the Great Lawn): (212) 362-6000
New York Philharmonic (Performances on the Great Lawn): (212) 875-5709
Shakespeare in the Park - The Public Theater at the Delacorte Theater: (212) 539-8655
Ice Skating - Lasker Rink: (917) 492-3856
Skating - Wollman Rink (Ice Skating & In-Line Skating): (212) 439-6900
Central Park SummerStage: (212) 360-2777
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater: (212) 988-9093
Tennis: (212) 280-0205
Weddings, Ceremonies and Photography at the Conservatory Garden: (212) 360-2766
Wildlife Center & Tisch Children's Zoo: (212) 439-6500

More About Central Park

Zip Code:10023, 10024, 10025
Community Board: 10, 11, 07, 05, 08, 06
Council Member: Gale A. Brewer
Park ID: M010
Acreage: 840.01
Property Type: Flagship Park

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