July Secrets of Central Park

Wednesdays at 12:30 pm

Can’t visit the Park in person? No problem. Our expert guides are bringing its sweeping views, stunning vistas, sublime natural wonders, and thriving wildlife to you!

Please note that you need to register to gain access to July’s Secrets of Central Park. Your registration for June will not extend into July. For information on how to register, please email [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

You only need to register once, and you’ll receive access for the entire month’s walks. Once you’re registered, you'll receive a confirmation email and reminders with a link to access the series.

  • July 2 | Summer on the Lawn

    Whether it’s a picnic, sunbathing, Frisbee, or some good, old-fashioned frolicking, our lawns are some of the Park’s most beloved landscapes. Find out more about their history and how they are cared for on this behind-the-scenes walk.

  • July 9 | Happy Birthday, Fitz-Greene Halleck

    Once called the American Byron—crowds of thousands gathered to view the dedication of his statue—few folks remember Fitz-Greene Halleck today. Join us in celebrating the birthday of the only American poet featured on Literary Walk, and revisit his poems and his place in Central Park history.

  • July 16 | Celebrating Jacob Wrey Mould

    Jacob Wrey Mould was an architect who worked with Calvert Vaux to put the finishing touches on some of the most famous landmarks in Central Park. In celebration of his 200th birthday, we will take a look at some of his most enduring and colorful works, including Bethesda Terrace and Belvedere Castle

  • July 23 | Rebirth in the Park

    Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. was born on July 24, 1870. Son to Central Park's co-designer, Frederick Law Olmsted, Olmsted Jr. carried on his father's legacy with his brother through their landscape architecture firm, Olmsted Brothers. As we celebrate Olmsted Jr.'s birthday, we'll also reflect upon the examples of rebirth we can observe throughout Central Park.

  • July 30 | Pollinators of the Park

    If you're wondering what all the buzz is about in our wildflowers this summer, it’s pollinators! From big, fuzzy bumblebees to the delicate, rapid wings of hummingbirds, our birds, bees, and butterflies are busy! We'll check out some of the floral highlights in the Park and learn about the many critters drawn to their nectar and pollen.