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Central Park's Stoopball League Kicks Off 101st Season
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Community Sports

Central Park's Stoopball League Kicks Off 101st Season Friday

NEW YORK — A beloved, centuryold tradition in Central Park is set to continue as the Manhattan Stoopball League officially kicks off its 101st season

May 2, 2026
Great Lawn, North Ballfields Closed for Weeks Due
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Park Management

Great Lawn, North Ballfields Closed for Weeks Due to Severe Weather

NEW YORK — Central Park’s iconic Great Lawn Oval and the adjacent North Ballfields are projected to remain closed for at least three to four weeks, fo

May 2, 2026
Central Park Offers Diverse 2026 Activities for All
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Park Events & Activities

Central Park Offers Diverse 2026 Activities for All Ages, Interests

NEW YORK — “Central Park is more than just a green space; it's the city's living room, a vibrant hub where everyone can find something to enjoy,” rema

May 2, 2026
Central Park Century-Old Game Begins Season 2026, NYRR
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Central Park Events

Central Park Century-Old Game Begins Season 2026, NYRR Hosts 9/11 Race

NEW YORK — A beloved Central Park tradition, a centuryold game with deep roots in community engagement, is set to kick off its 2026 season this Friday

May 1, 2026
Central Park Playgrounds Named USA Today Finalists, Women's
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Park Recognitions

Central Park Playgrounds Named USA Today Finalists, Women's History Month Celebrations Set

NEW YORK — Central Park continues to garner national recognition as two of its beloved playgrounds have been named finalists in USA Today's prestigiou

May 1, 2026
Central Park Great Lawn, North Ballfields Closed Due
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Park Operations Alerts

Central Park Great Lawn, North Ballfields Closed Due to Weather Conditions

NEW YORK — The Central Park Conservancy announced today that the iconic Great Lawn Oval and the North Ballfields are currently closed to the public du

May 1, 2026
Central Park Woman, 24, Slashed Near Bethesda Terrace;
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Public Safety

Central Park Woman, 24, Slashed Near Bethesda Terrace; NYPD Investigates

NEW YORK — A 24yearold woman sustained a slashing injury today in Central Park near the popular Bethesda Terrace, prompting a swift response from the

May 1, 2026
Central Park Rapist Video Released by NYPD After
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Law Enforcement Investigation

Central Park Rapist Video Released by NYPD After Woman Attacked

NEW YORK — The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has released surveillance video of a suspect wanted in connection with the rape of a woman in Ce

May 1, 2026
Central Park 2026 Summer Concert Series Announces Headlin...
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Park Events

Central Park 2026 Summer Concert Series Announces Headliners, Dates

NEW YORK — The Central Park SummerStage and Naumburg Orchestral Concerts have unveiled their extensive 2026 schedules, promising a diverse array of fr

May 1, 2026