Central Park is a place for active, energetic people and throughout the park's grounds there are plenty of activities to keep any visitor content. No matter what your interests or when you are visiting, there is certainly an activity for all tastes.
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Year round Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides are a park favorite as they provide an opportunity to go back in time to the days of old and experience the beauty of Central Park from a meandering carriage. Visiting the Central Park Zoo or taking a self-guided Walking Tour is also a fun excursion anytime of year. For families, there are plenty of great children activities and over 20 playgrounds. Athletes and sport-lovers will be happy to learn that there are a myriad of sporting opportunities in Central Park throughout all of the seasons.
During the warmer months, seasonal concerts, plays and events come to Central Park. Shakespeare in the Park is an enriching and free way to spend an artistic evening. Also concerts, such as those presented by SummerStage, Good Morning America, The New York Philharmonic and more, feature a wide variety of genres for all music-lovers. Plus when the Central Park Film Festival comes around during August, catching an evening movie on the grass in the park is also a great summertime activity. Picnicking is also incredibly popular as it allows guests to truly For those who enjoy an active and chilly winter day, ice skating at Wollman or Lasker Rink is always a fun option.
The available activities are vast and exciting. The aforementioned is really just the beginning of the growing list of activities in Central Park. Check out the other options at left.
Central Park Children’s Activities (Resource: http://www.centralpark.com/)
