Park EventsCentral Park Carriage Horse Deniz Dies After Collapsing on South PathEyewitness Julianne Miller reported seeing carriage horse Deniz stumbling near the plaza before collapsing on Central Park South on Tuesday afternoon.June 12, 2026
Park EventsCentral Park Carriage Horse Collapses on Southern Paved LoopTwelve animal protection units assembled near Central Park South on Tuesday afternoon following the sudden physical collapse of a carriage horse.June 12, 2026
Park EventsCentral Park Great Lawn Slated to Host 50,000-Fan World Cup PartyLocal soccer fans and international visitors will experience restricted access across the northern landscape this summer as major athletic viewing events take over the grass.June 12, 2026
Park EventsActivists Question How Long Is Central Park Carriage Route After DeathFollowing the tragic death of carriage horse Deniz, animal welfare groups are questioning how long is Central Park loop carriage routes for working teams.June 12, 2026
Park EventsCentral Park Great Lawn Prepares for 2026 World Cup Watch PartyCentral Park prepares for a 50,000-fan World Cup Watch Party on the Great Lawn, while the nearby Conservatory Water closes for restoration.June 12, 2026
Park EventsCentral Park Records Nine Inches of Snow, Drawing ThousandsA major winter storm dropped nine inches of snow on Central Park, opening Pilgrim Hill for sledding. Read the latest weather maintenance updates.June 11, 2026
Park EventsNYC Parks Approves Free Shakespeare Performance at West 103rd StreetNYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue approved a free staging of Julius Caesar at West 103rd Street, bringing mobile classical theater to the northern hills.June 11, 2026
Park EventsCentral Park Records 14 Inches of Snow in Historic Winter StormA historic winter storm dropped 14 inches of snow on Central Park, prompting emergency maintenance clearing and opening designated sledding hills.June 11, 2026
Park EventsCentral Park Upcoming Events Feature New Classical Theater SeriesNYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue approved an expanded schedule of free public theatrical performances, bringing classic drama to West 103rd Street.June 11, 2026