Central Park
Events 
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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park)
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours, Seniors
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park)
Category: Education, Nature, ToursFree!
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park)
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours, Seniors
Central Park Tour: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park)
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours, Seniors
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park)
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours, Seniors
CANCELLED: Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park)
Category: Education, Nature, History, ToursFree!
Friday, May 4, 2018
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park)
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours, Seniors
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (in Central Park)
Category: Nature, History, ToursFree!
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park)
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours, Seniors
Central Park Spring Blooms: Conservatory Garden Tour
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park)
Category: Education, Nature, Tours
Directions to Central Park

Know Before You Go
There are currently 3 service interruptions affecting access within this park.
Central Park
Beginning June 27, 2018, Central Park will become entirely car-free. The Central Park transverse roads at 97th, 86th, 79th and 65th Streets will remain open to motor vehicles.
Belvedere Castle Visitor Center
Beginning Monday, February 26, Belvedere Castle will be closed for restoration. The castle will reopen to the public in 2019. To reach our Urban Park Rangers at Central Park, please call (212) 360-1444.
Central Park
Beginning Monday, February 26, Belvedere Castle will be closed for restoration. The surrounding plaza and terrace remain open, but will also close in the coming weeks. The Belvedere will reopen to the public in 2019. For more information on the restoration of Belvedere Castle, please visit Central Park Conservancy's website.

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