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April 25, 2001

HISTORIC HOUSES IN PRINT

An outstanding 9 of Parks' 19 historic houses are National Historic Landmarks of which there...

April 24, 2001

IT’S MY EARTH DAY TOO! PARKS CELEBRATES EARTH DAY IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

If initially it seemed odd to kids at the Belvedere Castle to celebrate the earth with...

April 19, 2001

SELECTED RANGER WALKS & TALKS FOR APRIL 2001

BRONX: Sunday, April 22: EARTH DAY. A day of music, games, and activities in honor of...

April 18, 2001

NRG REDUCES NON-POINT SOURCE POLLUTION AND RESTORES FORESTS IN NORTHERN MANHATTAN

The Natural Resources Group (NRG) has received more than $2 million dollars from the New...

April 17, 2001

AN EGGSTRAVAGANT SUCCESS

The south forty acres of Central Park enjoyed an unprecedented turnout at Parks' 55th annual...

April 16, 2001

“THE PARKS, MONUMENTS & MALLS OF NEW YORK CITY” OPENS AT THE ARSENAL GALLERY

From now until May 11, Parkies are invited to enjoy the diverse works of 26 fine artists and...

April 13, 2001

RIBBON CUTTING EN FRANÇAIS

Thanks to $257,000 in requirements contracts from Mayor Rudolph (Eagle) Giuliani and...

April 12, 2001

PARKS’ BIGGEST TOURNAMENT IS A SPECTACLE OF TALENT

The Millenium Tournament is unique among Parks events. With 1,800 basketball players from 16...

April 5, 2001

NEW YORKERS CELEBRATE SCOTLAND IN CENTRAL PARK

In March of 1998, Congress designated April 6 Tartan Day, the anniversary of Scotland's...

April 3, 2001

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NINE NEW EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH!

Brian (Oakman) Aucoin is Bronx's Employee of the Month for March. Oakman started at Parks...

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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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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
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