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There are five visitor centers in Central Park. At each one you can get information about the Park, recreation activities and upcoming events.

The Dairy in Central Park

Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop

As one of the Conservancy's five visitor centers, parkgoers can find information on Park events and programs at the Dairy. Maps, guides and gifts are also available, all of which support the Conservancy’s mission.
Central Park's Chess and Checkers House

Chess & Checkers House

The Chess & Checkers House is one of five Park visitor centers run by the Central Park Conservancy. Players are welcome to borrow pieces from the Conservancy staff, or bring their own. Dominos and backgammon are also available.

Belvedere Castle

Calvert Vaux created the miniature castle in 1869 as one of its many whimsical structures intended as a lookout to the reservoir to the north (now the Great Lawn) and the Ramble to the south.

Charles A. Dana Discovery Center

The Charles A. Dana Discovery Center opened to the public in 1993 and offers a wide variety of the Conservancy's free education and community programs, seasonal exhibits and holiday celebrations.
Tavern on the Green

Tavern on the Green

The historic Tavern on the Green building has been through many transformations through the years. It is currently closed for renovation and will reopen to the public in summer 2013.

Collectable Central Park Pin Set

Things to See

  • The Arsenal in Central Park Arsenal

    The Arsenal was built between 1847 and 1851 as a munitions supply depot for New York State’s National Guard. That original military use would be short-lived, as it soon became part of Central Park.