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August 22, 2002

ASK PROFESSOR GINKGO

Professor Ginkgo—man of letters, member of countless learned and tree societies, and...

August 12, 2002

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT RANDALL’S ISLAND?

The 480-acre island situated where the East River meets the Harlem River – only 300 feet from...

August 2, 2002

FUN ACTIVITIES IN NYC’S PARKS

Summerstage- Saturday. August 3 Time: 3:00 p.m. Place: Rumsey Playfield, Central Park,...

July 29, 2002

GARDENING DURING A DROUGHT EMERGENCY

Our ornamental fountains are turned off, we stopped washing our vehicles for aesthetic purposes,...

July 26, 2002

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

Celebrate Brooklyn!- Saturday, July 27 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Bandshell, Prospect Park,...

July 23, 2002

BULLSEYE IS HIT WITH TARGET ART IN THE PARK

A couple visiting from Scotland has pitched tents in Madison Square Park. Someone else has...

July 19, 2002

WEEKEND FUN IN NEW YORK CITY’S PARKS

Macy’s Fishing Contest- Saturday, July 20 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Lakeside of Wollman...

July 17, 2002

LIFETIME FRIENDS OF PARKS HONORS BRESNANS

On Tuesday June 25, over 300 guests gathered on the roof of the Arsenal for the annual Lifetime...

July 12, 2002

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO THIS WEEKEND? HEAD OUT TO THE PARKS!

Celebrate Brooklyn!- Saturday, July 13 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Bandshell, Prospect Park,...

July 5, 2002

CITYWIDE POOL OPENING—SPLASH INTO 53 POOLS THIS SUMMER!

On Friday, June 28, over 1000 swimmers splashed into summer by attending the Hamilton Fish Pool...

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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
Outdoor Pools
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