The Ramble

Explore a real woodland in the middle of the City during this intergenerational spring experience for families.

Engage your senses, calm your mind, and immerse yourself in the Park’s greenery.

Interested in birdwatching? Learn how to respectfully spot the more than 210 bird species that make an appearance in Central Park.

Wander through the naturalistic beauty of the Ramble, the most intricate and detailed landscape in Central Park.

Runners new and seasoned alike enjoy a variety of loops and trails in Central Park.

Visit the newly rebuilt boat landings around the Lake — recreated with their original designs from the 19th century in mind.

Each fall, many of Central Park’s roughly 18,000 trees transform into golden shades of yellow, orange, red, and more.

Squirrels are a familiar sight in Central Park, energetic and busy ambassadors to our shared greenspace. And perhaps no one knows them better than the data scientists behind the Squirrel Census.

Central Park has a storied history as a concert venue, welcoming musicians of all genres to its iconic lawns. Large or small, under clear or cloudy skies, music-making has been an essential part of the Park from the beginning.

With fewer crowds and a tranquility not found in other seasons, winter is an ideal time to photograph Central Park. Brave the cold and visit the Park this season—no filter needed.

Central Park is made up of a variety of landscapes that are diverse, intricate, and interconnected—just like the communities of Park-lovers who enjoy them.

A full day of free special events and programs unfolded across Central Park on March 20 to celebrate the first day of spring.

Feeding urban wildlife may seem like a kind gesture, but it can often do more harm than good. Learn why offering food like bread, crackers, and nuts to Central Park’s wildlife can cause malnutrition, disease, and injuries, and the other ways humans impact our feathered and furry neighbors.

As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Central Park’s Bethesda Fountain, delve into the story of the Angel of the Waters statue, its place in LGBTQ+ history, and its significance as a symbol of connection and healing for New York City.

We set out to capture some of their stories and create a picture of the Park on an average day, through our visitors' eyes.

Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal shares his fondest memories of the Park, his idea of a perfect picnic there, and what he’ll do when NYC opens up after pandemic closures.

Central Park can surprise even lifelong New Yorkers with secluded spots and enthralling secrets.

The colorful spectacle of fall foliage in Central Park never loses its appeal. We turned to our archives to see how the Park has evolved from one fall to the next.

In appreciation of this photogenic time of year, we asked a Conservancy arborist what trees you should look for this autumn and where to find them.

We completed several restoration projects in 2018—read more about our recent work and see before and after photos.

The Ramble is the landscape that most embodies Central Park’s enduring purpose as an urban oasis.

Whether you're visiting for a first date or a longtime anniversary, here are 10 ideas for a fun getaway in the Park.

Nine species of bats live in New York State, and Central Park’s 843 acres of sprawling meadows, woodlands, and water bodies play a crucial role in their health.

From renovating your favorite landscapes to reconstructing historic elements you may have never seen before, we continue to enhance the Park for today’s (and tomorrow’s) visitors.

Snowy scenes from the 1980s and 1990s are some of the Central Park Conservancy's recently digitized images.

The mammals, birds, and reptiles that call Central Park home have adapted to survive the cold.

“I don’t know if the founders of the Conservancy knew the term ‘forest bathing, but they clearly understood the Park’s potential as a space for wellbeing and rejuvenation—it’s right there in the Conservancy’s mission statement!” Meet the individuals who are introducing forest bathing to the busy New Yorker.

Urban greenspaces like Central Park connect city dwellers to the intricate and dynamic ecological systems we need for reflection and recreation, and other species count on for survival.

We received curious inquiries on everything from the best places to take skyline photos to the history of the Minton tile ceiling in the Bethesda Terrace Arcade.

Go back in time with us to the 1980s and '90s. Some things look very different. But New Yorkers’ love of ice skating in Central Park and the serene beauty of its snow-covered landscapes remain timeless.

Every acre of the Park was meticulously designed and built as part of a larger composition, created through the practice that would come to be known as "landscape architecture."

Celebrating Thanksgiving in New York City can be especially magical, and we want to help you make lasting memories.