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 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
Restrooms are open and cleaned daily.
Central Park Zoo
Central Park Zoo is open with some programs suspended.
Playgrounds
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
Some Visitor Centers have re-opened fully or partially.
-The Central Park Conservancy Pop Up Shop is now open through the fall of 2021.
-Starting April 16, 2021, the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. This also applies to Catch & Release Fishing.
-Belvedere Castle’s first floor is now open. Other floors remain closed.
Tennis
The Tennis Center is open for private and semi-private lessons only.
Weddings
The North/South Terrace and North Garden are available for ceremonies. Capacity is a maximum of 50 guests including anyone involved in the ceremony.
Special Event Permits
Permits can now be requested for events of up to 200 people. New event safety measures are in place. More info here.
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
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.
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.
Boating
The Loeb Boathouse and restroom are now open. The outdoor bar will remain closed for now. Seating for the snack bar is outdoors. Boat rentals are back in service.
Grilling Areas
Re-opened. Grilling is still only permitted 3 days per year. More info here.
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.
Suspended or closed until further notice:
-The restroom at the location is closed: Robert Bendheim Playground
-Lasker Pool & Rink - closed for the season. A number of pools have opened in NYC, but Lasker Pool is not one of them. See more pool information
-Some Visitor Centers
-All nature centers
-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
Ballfields Cafe
Dancing Cranes Cafe at the Zoo
Kerbs Boathouse
Closed For Construction:
Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop
Robert Bendheim Playground