central park

is in full swing here in NYC, and even though it's not snowy yet, we can't help but think about or next ! Whether it's escaping to a nearby or taking a for a hike, there are plenty of perfect spots for winter treks...

Central Park's Winter Jam is a festival full of winter activities for all ages that takes place in Central Park every year, but, unfortunately, this year's festival has been cancelled. Presented by NYC Parks, Olympi...

Going to the annual "Shakespeare in the Park" shows in Central Park is on most , if they're lucky enough to snag tickets. And last year's fabulous performances of Richard III and As You Like It have left us in anticipat...

Once all the ice has melted away, the Wollman Rink in Central Park becomes the perfect space for an amusement park to set up shop—specifically, the Victorian Gardens Amusement Park.  Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink w...

They're back! Last year we reported on a coyote sighting near Belvedere Castle in Central Park, and while it was apparently somewhat normal for that time of year, the NYPD says there have been more sightings as of late...

With temperatures in the high 60's, it felt more like spring than winter this weekend...and the cherry trees were clearly confused. Over this past weekend temperatures in Central Park hit record highs at 69 degrees on...

At 1,550-feet tall, Central Park Tower has just become the world's tallest residential building. On Tuesday, September 17, the building at 217 West 57th Street topped out and became the world's tallest, taking the titl...

Pup owners, beware! A toxic algae has been found in the waters of several NYC parks, and it can be fatal for dogs. According to the Department of Environmental Conservation, "harmful algal blooms" (HABs) have been foun...

Central Park's Belvedere Castle will reopen at the end of this week after 16 months of restorations. This landmark structure was originally ideated in 1858 by the park's designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vau...

Japan Day is an annual event held in Central Park that celebrates Japanese culture in all its glory. What better time to mark the occasion than during the gorgeous spring period as cherry blossom trees are fully thrivin...