Latest News from Central Park, NYC

Central Park Conservancy updated its public health guidelines for visitors, emphasizing face coverings and social distancing in key areas, bolstering safety.

"Our goal is to make Central Park accessible and enjoyable for everyone," stated the Conservancy, highlighting a new comprehensive guide for 2026 events.

The 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon saw 30,229 finishers, establishing a new record. The race concluded in Central Park on March 15.

Central Park Conservancy officials reissued updated public health guidelines for 2026, urging visitors to maintain social distancing and wear face coverings.

Central Park's comprehensive new digital guide, an essential resource for 2026 visitors, promises to unlock the park's full array of events and attractions.

Central Park's Lawn Bowling & Croquet Club celebrates its centennial with special events in July 2026, marking a century of refined recreation.

Two horse-drawn carriages collided near Central Park's West Drive, hospitalizing two and igniting renewed calls for stricter safety protocols in 2026.

NYPD released surveillance video in a harrowing Central Park sexual assault, intensifying public fear and prompting calls for enhanced park security measures.

A 24-year-old woman was slashed in Central Park near East 86th Street, prompting an immediate NYPD response and heightened park patrols.