Soccer can be played at two locations in Central Park — the Great Lawn North Fields, and the North Meadow. Permits are required, and cleats are prohibited. Where:
When: Soccer is allowed from mid-September through mid-November, with a permit. Permit Requirement: NYC Department of Parks & Recreation issues permits to leagues, teams, and other groups, to reserve specific athletic fields at specific times. The public can obtain athletic field permits for a session on one of the fields by completing and submitting a permit application, which can be requested by phone: 212-408-0229. You can also download an application here. |
