Win A Camping Trip In Central Park

CENTRAL PARK, NY — Ever wonder what it would be like to spend a night in Central Park? If that's something you might be interested in, there's only a few more days to make it happen.

A lottery to win a camping trip on the park's Great Hill — located in the park's north end near West 105th Street — is accepting applications until Saturday, Aug. 12, according to the city Parks Department. The camping trip will be run by the Parks Department's Urban Rangers and take place on Aug. 19, according to the department.

"We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. Camping affords us the opportunity to unplug from the diversions of everyday life and to laugh and play with our families," the Parks Department website says. "The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family."

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The camping trip includes an early-morning birdwatching hike, according to the Parks Department.

Enter the lottery here.

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