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The History of the Central Park Carousel

October 2, 2024

All ages of tourists and New Yorkers enjoy the iconic Central Park merry-go-round, watching or hopping on as horses gallop along to the calliope tunes coming from the organ inside. Discover the Carousel’s fascinating history!

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Stay up-to-date on scheduled or weather-related Park closures.

Paths immediately adjacent to the future Harlem Meer Center will be closed as construction of the new pool and rink begins. Two lanes along the Park Drive remain open and detour signage communicates closures accordingly.

Applies to: North Woods, Center at the Harlem Meer (formerly Lasker Rink and Pool)

The Columbus Circle Kiosk will be closed November 25-December 2, 2024.

Applies to: Columbus Circle Information Kiosk

Grand Army Plaza South is currently closed to accommodate the Conservancy's restoration of the site.

Applies to: Grand Army Plaza, Restoration of Grand Army Plaza South

The Conservatory Garden's restrooms, pergola, and Vanderbilt Gate are closed to the public to accommodate our ongoing restoration of the Italian Garden. They're expected to reopen by spring 2025. The English and French Gardens are accessible from the north and south pathways to the site.

Applies to: Conservatory Garden, Vanderbilt Gate

Ballfields are closed for the season, and will re-open in Spring 2025.

Applies to: Heckscher Ballfields, Lawn Bowling and Croquet Greens, Great Lawn

Select paths around the Delacorte Theater are closed due to construction on the building. Please follow detour signs.

Applies to: Delacorte Theater, Belvedere Castle, Turtle Pond, Shakespeare Garden, Great Lawn

Paths immediately adjacent to the future Harlem Meer Center will be closed for the construction of the new pool and rink. Two lanes along the Park Drive remain open and detour signage communicates closures accordingly.

Applies to: North Woods, Harlem Meer, Center at the Harlem Meer (formerly Lasker Rink and Pool)

The restrooms on the ground level of the Arsenal will only be open to the public on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Applies to: Arsenal

The path west of Conservatory Water will be partially closed during regular business hours for repair. It will reopen each evening, and work is expected to take approximately one week to complete.

Applies to: Conservatory Water

Bridge No. 28 will be closed for restoration starting May 13.

Applies to: Bridge No. 28

Restrooms at the Delacorte Theater are closed currently closed. The nearest closest restrooms can be found at Ancient Playground and the Ramble Shed.

Applies to: Delacorte Theater, Ancient Playground, The Ramble

The Catch-and-Release fishing program at the Charles A. Dana Discovery center has been suspended due to the detection of harmful algal blooms (HABs).

Applies to: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, Catch-and-Release Fishing

The Diana Ross Playground is closed for maintenance.

Applies to: Diana Ross Playground

All visitor centers will close at 3:00 pm on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

All visitor centers will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

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The Central Park Conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization, and is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal EIN (tax ID) number 13-3022855.

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