Operating Hours
Open year-round.

Visitation
High year-round.

Permits
No permit needed.

Visitors Center and Programs
Visitor Center: The Henry Luce Nature Observatory is located at Mid-Park at 79th Street; call (212)772-0210 for information.

Programs: A wide range of programs is offered within the park, including puppet shows, operas, the Philharmonic, Shakespeare, and more. Call for details.

Food Supplies and Concessions
Food/Supplies: Snacks and refreshments are sold by a number of concessionaires throughout the park.

Concessions: Concessions and other facilities include bicycle rentals, a boathouse with boat rentals & gondolas, a carousel, horseback riding at Claremont Stables, skating at the Laskerand Wollman Rink, a Wildlife Center, and the Tisch Children's Zoo.

Visitor Impact

Additional Information
The Central Park Conservancy is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1980 that manages Central Park under a contract with the City of New York/Parks & Recreation.