Central Park Conservancy Names New Leader

Elizabeth W. Smith, a former assistant commissioner at the parks department, will take over the organization that maintains Central Park.

New Central Park Statue To Commemorate Women's Suffrage Movement

A statue of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony will be the first-ever monument to real-life women in Central Park.

Push To Rid Central Park Of Memorial To Doctor Who Experimented On Slaves Grows

A growing coalition of activists and officials are calling on the city to remove a statue of J. Marion Sims from Central Park.

Free Senior Exercise Programs Offered At 16 City Parks This Fall

Free tennis lessons, yoga instruction and fitness walking classes will be offered in every borough.

New Central Park Trail Opens After 2-Year Restoration Project

The new Dene Slope is a "thriving meadow and hub for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife," according to park officials.

Upcoming Events On The Central Park Calendar: Sept.8

See what's happening in Central Park - check out the Patch Calendar

Statue Of Doctor Who Experimented On Slaves Should Be Pulled Down In Central Park, Protesters Say

J. Marion Sims, hailed as "the father of modern gynecology," experimented on slave women without anesthesia.

Solar Eclipse 2017: Crowds Flock To Central Park For Prime Views

Central Park was a popular place to take in Monday afternoon's solar eclipse. Check out photos of people watching the event here.

Central Park Events To Check Out This Weekend

Head to the park this weekend for walking tours, theater and yoga.

Central Park Horse Show 2017: Tickets Now Available

This year's Rolex Central Park Horse Show will feature some of the world's top ranked equestrian athletes.

Win A Camping Trip In Central Park

A lottery to win a Central Park camping trip with the city Parks Department's Urban Rangers will close in a matter of days.

Rat Infestation At Central Park Playground Leaves Parents Furious: Report

Rats have been spotted by benches, grassy areas and play structures in Central Park's Toll Family Playground.

ICYMI: Illegal Ivory In Obliterated In Central Park By Enormous Crusher

New York State and the Wildlife Conservation Society teamed up to publicly crush a ton of ivory.

Columnist Suggests Installing Solar Panels On Central Park Reservoir

Solar panels on the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir could cut the burning of 1,400 tons of coal each year, the columnist writes.

Advocates Seek To Restrict Horse-Drawn Carriages To Central Park

NYCLASS will lobby the City Council to pass legislation placing several reforms on the carriage horse industry, a spokesman told Patch.

Watch A Ton Of Illegal Ivory Get Crushed In Central Park

Confiscated ivory trinkets, statues and other items will be publicly destroyed.

Rare Penguin Species Debuts At Central Park Zoo

The six new macaroni penguins are larger than other species and stand out thanks to large bills an bright yellow crown feathers.

Head Of Central Park Conservancy To Retire: Report

Douglas Blonsky announced his retirement after more than 30 years at the Central Park Conservancy.

Central Park's Lasker Pool To Reopen This Month

The outdoor public pool is scheduled to open by the end of the month.

ICYMI: Central Park Lays Off Staff To Cut Operations Costs

The nonprofit which runs the park, the Central Park Conservancy, has downsized its staff by 8 percent, the Daily News reported.

Central Park To Become 'Urban Adventure Playground' This Weekend

The 13th annual Adventures NYC Festival will feature activities such as zip lining and an Israeli variation on dodgeball.

Select Bus Service Launches On 79th Street Crosstown Route

The switch from local to select service on the M79 crosstown route should improve one of the slowest routes in the city.

'Trump' Removed From Central Park Carousel Sign

The Trump Organization continues to operate the carousel, a spokeswoman said. But the president's name has recently gone missing.

Get Paid To Walk A Tortoise Around Central Park

Henry, a 17-year-old African tortoise and budding Instagram star, is in need of a new walker.

79th Street Select Bus Service To Launch In May, MTA Says

The M79 bus route — one of the only public transport options connecting the Upper West and East sides — is one of the slowest in Manhattan.

Central Park's Belvedere Castle To Close For Renovations

The idyllic castle will be one of many upcoming renovation projects taking place in Central Park.

Snowball Fight Will Raise Money For Homeless Day After Blizzard

The snowball fight will be held in Central Park on Wednesday evening.

Billionaire Asks Donald Trump's Sons to Bring Panda House to Central Park

John Catsimatidis says he asked Donald Trump's sons to help bring pandas to Central Park.

Central Park Phasing Out Gas-Powered Trash Carts For New Electric Fleet

The current fleet of trash pickup carts — powered by fossil fuels — annoyed park guests with loud noise and smelly fumes.

Central Park To Become Winter Sports Wonderland For Snow Jam 2017

Snow, rain or shine Central Park will become a destination for snowboarding, skiing and something called "Arctic golf" on Jan. 28.

Take a Virtual Walking Tour of Central Park

Tour locations include The Glade, Cherry Hill and the Imagine Mosaic at Strawberry Fields

Run Away From the Nightmare Known as 2016 in Central Park This New Year's Eve

Join the New York Road Runners for the 38th Annual New Year's Midnight Run in Central Park.

Tourists are Flocking to Central Park to Feed Dozens of Hungry Raccoons

Every night about two-dozen raccoons emerge from the bushes near the Pond to feed on whatever tourists have brought them.

Lady Gaga Crashes Central Park Wedding Photoshoot, Pays Homage to John Lennon

The pop superstar visited Central Park to pay homage to John Lennon and ended up crashing a wedding photoshoot.

VIDEO: Tom Hanks Crashes Wedding Photoshoot in Central Park

Tom Hanks, star of the newly released "Sully," took selfies with a surprised bride and groom in Central Park.

50-Foot Mural of John Lennon Takes Over Central Park Bandshell

Artist Eric Waugh created the 2,500-square-foot mural to inspire people to make the world a better place.

Help Name Central Park's New Mascot: A Stuffed Chipmunk

The Central Park Conservancy is letting the internet decide the name of its newest Central Park Pal. Five voters will win a free chipmunk.

Central Park Bike Race Giving Out Frozen Turkey Trophies This November

The annual road race announced the date of the 2016 event on Thursday.

Volunteer Group Raising Money to Build First Central Park Statue Honoring a Woman

The group plans to construct a statue honoring Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton at the West 77th Street entrance to Central Park.

World's Most Handsome Horse, 'Frederik The Great,' Will Perform in Central Park

The purebred Friesian stallion with more than 48,000 Facebook likes will perform during September's Rolex Central Park Horse Show.