Covid-19 Updates

5 places where masks are still required (as of April 2022):

  1. NYC: On any public transit, including subways, buses, taxis and ride services.
  2. Broadway Theaters
  3. ANY business that requires it. Check signs at entrance.
  4. Healthcare facilities and shelters.
  5. Correctional facilities.

Other important Covid-19 info:

  • Isolation Hotel Program information.
  • 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.
  • NYC has discontinued the Key to NYC vaccination requirement as of March 7th, 2022. Businesses can still choose to require proof of vaccination.

Restrooms

Most restrooms are open and cleaned daily. See locations of restrooms.

Attractions

Central Park Zoo is open daily 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5:30 on weekends). All visitors must still purchase a date-specific ticket online. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required to visit indoor exhibits. Masks are not required, and can be used based on personal preference. Zoo policies are subject to change.

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater is reopened for performances as of February 2022. 

Visitor Centers

The Charles A. Dana Discovery Center will be open Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 

The visitor center at Chess & Checkers House is still closed as of June 2022.

Special Event Permits

Permits can be requested for events of up to 200 people. More info here.

Grilling Areas

Grilling in Central Park is still only permitted 3 days per year.

Suspended or closed until further notice:

Catch & Release Fishing program is suspended due to algae in the water. The program will resume again in the Spring of 2023. 

Visitor Centers temporarily closed:

Lasker Pool & Rink - closed for renovation until 2024.

The Conservatory Garden will be restored over the course of 2022 and 2023. As the work progresses, different areas will be closed to allow for work being done. Construction in the South garden has begun as of January 2022.

Closed For Construction:

Lasker Rink & Pool at Harlem Meer

South section of the Conservatory Garden