Central Park Conservancy


A Clearing in the Forest

MUSIC!      DANCE!      PUPPETS!      STORYTELLING!

A CLEARING IN THE FOREST

A Clearing in the Forest is the Central Park Conservancy's exciting summertime series of FREE multicultural performances and family art workshops. Led by a range of established and emerging performing artists from some of New York City’s leading cultural institutions, these programs are fun for all ages. Now, you can undertake a thrilling cultural journey while enjoying your afternoon picnic with friends and family in a picturesque nook of Central Park!


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Summer 2009
A Clearing in the Forest
schedule in a new window.

THE PETER JAY SHARP CHILDREN'S GLADE

A Clearing in the Forest takes place in Central Park’s most intimate natural playground, The Peter Jay Sharp Children’s Glade, and on the Great Hill.  Both are located inside Central Park at West 106th Street. The Children’s Glade, a fabulous "clearing in the forest" designed specifically for family programs, celebrated its opening in April of 2007 and has served as a natural open-air amphitheater for free family programming ever since. The Children’s Glade landscape and its ongoing maintenance and care are made possible by the Directors of The Peter Jay Sharp Foundation.

SUMMER 2010

Our next season of A Clearing in the Forest programs will begin in summer 2010. Please check back here in the spring for the schedule of programs.

For more information, call 212-360-1461.