About the Davis Center | Davis Center The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is a new landmark in Central Park’s north end—designed to bring people together through recreation, nature, and community
160 Years of Central Park: A Brief History Central Park serves as a peaceful haven for New Yorkers—an escape from the City grind and a place to encounter nature up-close Yet the captivating story of how the Park became a world-class destination includes the renovation of swampy land, several periods of decline, and the phenomenal work of many civic-minded New Yorkers
A Walk Through History and Culture - Central Park Conservancy Discover Seneca Village, a pre-Park community that was home to a large population of land-owning Black Americans This tour also features Summit Rock, the highest natural elevation in the Park, and kid-favorite Diana Ross Playground
New Davis Center at the Harlem Meer… | Central Park Conservancy The $160 million Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is the Central Park Conservancy’s most significant and complex undertaking to date – and the capstone to a decades-long effort to revitalize the northern end of the Park
The New Holiday Guide | Central Park Conservancy Kick off the new year with resolutions that celebrate your love for Central Park! From scenic adventures to staying active, find inspiration for a fresh start in the heart of New York
CENTRAL PARK MAP CENTRAL PARK MAP Hours Central Park opens at 6:00 am and closes at 1:00 am, 365 days a year
Official Central Park Tours Book the only official Central Park tour! Family activities, walking tours, expert guides to this NYC gem A small fee supports the iconic 843-acre park
Landscapes of Central Park While stunning flora and blooms can be found around every corner in Central Park, it also hosts a few designated gardens Among them is the Conservatory Garden: Central Park’s formal garden, a horticultural masterpiece, and one of the most significant public gardens in New York City
How Central Park Was Designed as a Park for the People In 1853, the New York State Legislature set aside the land to create Central Park The intention behind that historic act was to transform rock outcrops, swamps, and marshland into “a public place” that would provide a beautiful and democratic space for all New Yorkers
East Meadow - Central Park Conservancy The East Meadow is one of the Park’s three major meadows—expansive open spaces that were intended to evoke the countryside and provide a respite from the confined conditions of urban life