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September 18, 2002

ALLEY POND ADVENTURE

As I rested under the branches of a Pin Oak tree in Alley Pond Park, I began to reflect on...

September 17, 2002

UPCOMING EVENTS IN NYC PARKS

Monarch Watch 2002- Thursday, September 19 Time: 11:00 a.m. Place: Belvedere...

September 13, 2002

COMING TOGETHER IN THE PARKS

On Wednesday at parks around the city, the one year anniversary of...

September 10, 2002

ASK PROFESSOR GINKGO: THE FOUNTAINS OF NEW YORK

Dear Professor Ginkgo: I have two questions about fountains. My first...

September 9, 2002

NEW YORK COMMEMORATES SEPTEMBER 11

The following is a list of commemorative events planned by the...

September 6, 2002

MANHATTAN BLOOD DRIVE

Calling all eligible donors from the Arsenal, Arsenal West, Arsenal North, the Manhattan Borough...

September 5, 2002

ASK PROFESSOR GINGKO

Professor Ginkgo: When and why do leaves change color in the fall? The spring and...

August 29, 2002

BARBECUING AND LABOR DAY—A PERFECT MATCH

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated...

August 27, 2002

PEP OFFICERS SAVE THE DAY (AND A LIFE)

Orchard Beach is a beautiful man-made beach in Pelham Bay Park that draws crowds for its calm...

August 26, 2002

I LOVE (TO LEARN ABOUT) NY

Judging from rent prices—and the traffic—New York City continues to be one of the most desirable...

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Ice Skating Rinks
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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Harlem Meer Center
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 2025

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Contacts

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
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