Central Park is open. Great Lawn, Sheep Meadow and North Meadow are open.
Please continue to adhere to physical distancing guidelines to protect the health and safety of all:
-Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and others when outside
-Avoid congregating in groups
-Use face coverings
Free COVID-19 testing is now available in New York City at more than 100 locations across the city. Visit the City's COVID-19 testing page for more information.
Re-openings:
Restrooms are open and cleaned daily.
Central Park Zoo is open with some programs suspended.
As of June 22, 2020, playgrounds are open. Remember to wear a face covering and maintain at least six feet of distance between each child not in the same household. Wash your hands frequently, including before and after using play equipment.
Visitor Centers are closed, but the Information Kiosk located at West 59th Street is open 7:00 AM to dusk.
The Tennis Center is open for private and semi-private lessons only.
Info on Special Event permits for groups of 20 people or more here.
Field and Courts:
Permits for Youth Leagues: The fall 2020 seasonal request period will begin Tuesday, September 15, 2020. The only permits being reviewed and issued are for youth baseball, softball, non-contact lacrosse, cricket, soccer and flag football organizations and leagues. All youth organizations must complete the COVID-19 Safety Plan and Affirmation before final review of your permit.
No permits are being reviewed or issued for adult leagues at this time.
Fields and courts are open. Participants should continue to wear face coverings, follow physical distancing protocols and avoid participating in high contact games such as football and pick-up basketball. Click here for New York's Sports and Recreational Guidelines.
Boating:
Marinas, boatyards, and boat launches are open for personal use of vessels only. The Loeb Boathouse is not open and boat rentals are not possible at this time.
Grilling areas: re-opened
Dog Parks and Dog Runs: Off-leash rules still apply, but please note that the Center for Disease Control recommends that all dog owners keep their dogs on a leash and maintain at least six feet of distance from other people and animals.
Courts: Basketball, handball, tennis, bocce, and volleyball courts are re-opened. Participants should continue to wear face coverings, follow social distancing protocols and avoid high-contact games, such as pick-up basketball.
Suspended or closed until further notice:
-Lasker Pool & Rink - closed for the season. A number of pools have opened in NYC, but Lasker Pool is not one of them. Pool information
-All visitor centers
-All nature centers
-All programs from the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
-Belvedere Castle
-Central Park Carousel
-North Meadow Recreation Center (North Meadow is open for passive use)
-East Meadow
-Chess & Checkers house
-Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink
-Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater
-Loeb Boathouse restaurant, bar, boats and gondola
-SummerStage will not take place in person this year.