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October 14, 2010

From Parks' Citywide Nursery: Andrew Jackson Downing and the Cucumber Magnolia

For the past year, a special tree discovery inspired Richie Cabo to research the New York...

October 8, 2010

This Weekend In Parks

See what's on schedule this weekend in our city parks.

October 7, 2010

Parks Announces New Specialty Carts at A Taste of Parks

Parks welcomed almost 20 of its newest specialty food vendors and their proprietors from around...

October 6, 2010

Parks and Bronx Bird Enthusiasts Celebrate Red-Tailed Hawk Release Three Months After Rescue

Last week, Commissioner Benepe released a 5 month-old red-tailed hawk that had been rescued by...

September 24, 2010

This Weekend In Parks

See what's on the schedule for this Saturday and Sunday in our parks.

September 23, 2010

"Arboreal" Offers a Chance to Reflect on Storm

The Arsenal Gallery revealed its new exhibit, Arboreal, at about the same time that two tornados...

September 22, 2010

Autumnal Equinox: Parks Foliage Guide

Today marks the official autumnal equinox. Check out the Parks' fall foliage guide inside.

September 20, 2010

Parks Announces New Food Concessions at Tavern on the Green

Beginning on October 15, multiple vendors will offer their spreads for hungry park-goers at...

September 16, 2010

New Food Concessions At Tavern On The Green

Tavern on the Green will be back in business with a variety of food offerings to be available on...

September 2, 2010

Arboreal: A Group Exhibition

The Arsenal Gallery is pleased to present Arboreal , a group show of artists Barbara Andrus ,...

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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