SATURDAY 5/18: Free “On A Wing Festival” In Central Park

One more event of note tomorrow (Saturday, 5/18): The Central Park Conservancy is holding their free annual On A Wing Festival. Activities include interacting with various birds of prey, bird shows, and bird walks.

THURSDAY 5/16: Free Talk — “The 1960s: A Turning Point for Central Park”

Interesting free event tomorrow night (Thursday, 5/16) about Central Park in the 1960s — from the Central Park Conservancy: Learn about the innovative experiments of the 1960s in Central Park, including avant-garde art performances, popular concerts, and new approaches to playgrounds. Hear how this unique interaction between art, design, and public space led to serious [...]

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Free Fitness Classes In Central Park

RELATED:  SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS: Free Zumba & Tai Chi Classes In Riverside Park If you’re looking to get in shape this summer but don’t like being stuck indoors at the gym, the Central Park Conservancy is offering free bi-weekly fitness classes in the park from now through August. The classes make use of various park [...]

SATURDAY 5/4: Central Park “Bagel Bark” — Free Coffee, Juice, Pastries & Bagels With Your Dog

Attention Upper West Side dog owners: Bagel Bark returns this weekend. Join other Central Park-area dog owners during off-leash hours on Saturday morning (5/4) for free coffee, juice, pastries, and bagels – all courtesy of Central Park Conservancy’s Central Park PAWS.

SATURDAY 4/20: Annual “Family Volunteer Day” In Central Park

If you’re looking for a family activity tomorrow morning (Saturday, 4/20), Central Park is holding its annual Family Volunteer Day: “Help prepare the grounds for another beautiful spring and summer season with a mulching project. The Conservancy’s horticultural volunteer coordinators will guide the project and provide you with tools and gloves.”

$4 Million Renovation Project Will Close Two Popular Central Park Playgrounds For Five To Nine Months

A quick note for parents who bring their kids to either Adventure Playground or Wild West Playground in Central Park: Both will be closing later this year for long-term renovations/upgrades.

WEDNESDAY 4/10: “Central To Spring” — Free Music & Fireworks In Central Park

It’s 69 degrees as I write this and today’s high is supposed to reach 76. Spring has definitely sprung. To celebrate, the Central Park Conservancy is holding their first annual Central To Spring event tomorrow (Wednesday, 4/10), featuring free music, refreshments, and fireworks.

SATURDAY 4/6: Central Park “Bagel Bark” — Free Coffee, Juice, Pastries & Bagels With Your Dog

Attention Upper West Side dog owners: “Bagel Bark” is back. Join other Central Park-area dog owners during off-leash hours on Saturday morning (4/6) for free coffee, juice, pastries, and bagels (of course) – all courtesy of Central Park Conservancy’s Central Park PAWS.

UWS Photo Of The Day: Michael Strahan Mowing The Lawn In Central Park

In yet another sign that spring is here, Central Park held their annual “First Mow” earlier this week. The event marks the first time Central Park’s lawns and ball fields have been mowed since the fall and this year’s celebrity gardener was former NY Giant and current LIVE With Kelly & Michael host, Michael Strahan. [...]

SATURDAY 3/2: Central Park “Bagel Bark” — Free Coffee, Juice, Pastries & Bagels With Your Dog

Attention Upper West Side dog owners: “Bagel Bark” is back. Join other Central Park-area dog owners during off-leash hours on Saturday morning (3/2) for free coffee, juice, pastries, and bagels (of course) – all courtesy of Central Park Conservancy’s Central Park PAWS.

UWS Community Board 7 Expresses Concerns Over Designs For New Tavern On The Green

It’s been more than three years since the iconic Tavern On The Green restaurant in Central Park served its last meal. The space is currently going through a massive renovation and is slated to be reincarnated as a casual restaurant and outdoor cafe later this year. Initial landscaping designs were recently shown to UWS Community Board [...]

SATURDAY 2/2: Central Park “Bagel Bark” — Free Coffee, Juice, Pastries & Bagels With Your Dog

Attention Upper West Side dog owners: “Bagel Bark” is back. Join other Central Park-area dog owners during off-leash hours on Saturday morning (2/2) for free coffee, juice, pastries, and bagels (of course) – all courtesy of Central Park Conservancy’s Central Park PAWS.