Latest News from Central Park, NYC

NYC Parks launches a new free theater series at West 103rd Street, building on previous event successes to bring classic drama to northern park lawns.

NYC Parks has authorized 142 spring permits in Central Park for 2026. Discover the new schedules, performance zones, and strict environment guidelines.

NYC Parks added new Shakespeare performances to the summer schedule. Discover schedule details, locations, and safety tips for these free outdoor events.

Following the tragic death of carriage horse Dennis, a Central Park map route audit is under way to address mounting equine safety concerns in Manhattan.

Council Member Robert Holden proposed a strict equestrian regulation bill following intense animal rights protests near the One Hotel Central Park entrance.

NYPD deployed three tactical surveillance units near Central Park Tower on Thursday to monitor high-traffic areas, according to FOX 5 New York.

Amateur players experienced registration delays at the Central Park Tennis Club as NYC Parks rolled out its new digitized tournament scheduling platform.

Advocates invoke historical dancing bear bans following the sudden death of a 16-year-old carriage horse named Deniz near East 72nd Street.

Upper West Side commuters faced heavy pedestrian delays near the 72nd Street entrance on Tuesday following the death of a 16-year-old carriage horse.