Football
![An aerial view of the Sheep Meadow showing people playing football](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.centralparknyc.org/media/images/_1650x767_crop_center-center_none/Aerials-Sheep-Meadow-2015-DSC_5493.jpg)
Park visitors can play touch football and flag football at the North Meadow in the fall.
Fields are available for pickup games without a permit. If you’d like to reserve a specific field at a given time for leagues, teams or other groups, you’ll need a field permit from NYC Parks.
Only a permit will ensure uninterrupted use of the field. For more information about ballfields and permits, visit the NYC Parks website.
Cleats are prohibited.
The Conservancy uses a red flag system to alert the public of field closures. If you see a red flag on a field, or an enclosed fence, please do not use that area. Our staff works year-round to keep fields healthy and well-maintained.