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.
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.
The Tennis Center is open for private and semi-private lessons only.
Field and Court applications for the fall 2020 season (September 1 – November 30) are now available and must be submitted by July 31. NYC Parks will not process applications or charge any fees for the fall until they are given the directive that it is safe to reopen fields for permitted play. Team sports are not allowed 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.
Marinas, boatyards, and boat launches are open for personal use of vessels only.
Suspended or closed until further notice:
-All 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.
-All visitor centers
-All barbecuing and grilling areas
-All nature centers
-All programs from the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
-Central Park Zoo - opening July 24th
-Belvedere Castle
-Central Park Carousel
-North Meadow Recreation Center (North Meadow is open for passive use)
-East Meadow
-Chess & Checkers house
-Lasker Pool & Rink - closed for the season
-Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink
-Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
-Loeb Boathouse restaurant, bar, boats and gondola
-SummerStage will not take place in July per city restrictions, and will be re-assessed in time