Tours specifically geared towards parents and children take visitors through Central Park's 21 playgrounds, complete with pictures and descriptions, and other beloved sites such as the Carousel. Brush up on horticulture with regular updates. Find out which flowers are blooming where and updates on Central Park projects. Schedule of events. Never again wonder what times the Drives are open to traffic, how to plan a picnic in the Park, the distance around the Reservoir Running Track or where the statue of Balto is located.
Colorful maps show the locations of restrooms, call boxes, and points of interest.
Family, Educational, and Recreational Programs. That is just one of the many facts you'll learn about urban wildlife from various programs and tours. Access links to sport or special event permit applications, SummerStage, Shakespeare in Central Park, New York Road Runners Club, and the New York Philharmonic, among others. Follow Central Park through the decades, starting with its inception as America's first public park. Learn how Central Park weathered economic booms and recessions, and, ultimately, how the Conservancy undertook the vital role of caring for this urban treasure.