Things to Do

The steps of Bethesda Terrace framed by fall foliage

THE BEST WAY TO SEE CENTRAL PARK

Our tours run seven days a week at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm and are the best way to experience Central Park—checking off everything on your must-see list.

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Park-goers play chess under the shade of trees

Chess Lecture & Simul Series

Learn techniques from world-renowned chess experts and put your skills to the test.

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View of the Seneca Village landscape--green trees and grass, a rocky outcrop--with a blue sky strewn with white clouds.

Seneca Village Tour

Learn about Seneca Village, the largest community of free African-American property owners in pre–Civil War New York, and gain insight into its unique history on this tour.

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A Conservancy staff member helps a visitor at a gift shop.

Shop with Purpose

Visit one of our gift shops in the Park and make a purchase that will directly support this greenspace.

Find a Gift Shop

THE BEST WAY TO SEE CENTRAL PARK

Our tours run seven days a week at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm and are the best way to experience Central Park—checking off everything on your must-see list.

Book Now

Chess Lecture & Simul Series

Learn techniques from world-renowned chess experts and put your skills to the test.

Sign Up

Seneca Village Tour

Learn about Seneca Village, the largest community of free African-American property owners in pre–Civil War New York, and gain insight into its unique history on this tour.

Buy Tickets

Shop with Purpose

Visit one of our gift shops in the Park and make a purchase that will directly support this greenspace.

Find a Gift Shop

Explore Central Park with the Conservancy as Your Guide

The opportunities to engage with Central Park are as diverse as the City it calls home. The Conservancy's year-round lineup includes daily programs, seasonal and holiday events, educational opportunities, and ways to give back to your 843-acre backyard.


If you’re planning a field day, game tournament, birthday party, or any other type of event that includes activities for twenty people or more, you’ll need to request a special event permit from NYC Parks.