Fall Guide
The air is smelling sweet, the trees are changing color, and the City is buzzing with excitement for the season ahead. It’s fall in Central Park, and we’re celebrating with an OFFICIAL Central Park Conservancy Fall Guide.
Autumn gets all the attention in Central Park for a reason. Sure, the other seasons are a sight to behold, but there’s nothing quite like fall’s stunning tree-top transition to crimson, gold, and purple to make you love Central Park even more than you thought possible.
Want the inside scoop on where to leaf peep in the Park this year? Looking for new weekend activities or ways to stretch your legs on the work-from-home days? Hoping for hot tips on how to help the Conservancy staff care for the Park? Then put on your flannel, fill that reusable mug with some hot cider, and cozy on up to our OFFICIAL Central Park Conservancy Fall Guide.
Before we begin, don’t forget to bookmark our Alerts page for all the info you’ll need on scheduled or weather-related Park closures. Another great spot for Central Park updates? Our Twitter feed. Give us a follow, tag us from the Park, and keep up to date on all the goings-on in these 843 acres.
Get the Inside Scoop and Become a Park Pro
We could go on and on about why we love caring for Central Park—and we have! Check out our robust online magazine to learn about the Conservancy’s work, how we help care for this environment, and the history behind the creation of the Park. We’ve got something for everyone!
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Plants and Trees
The Park’s Biggest Foliage Fans
Each fall, enthusiasts from all over the world excitedly track the Park’s changing foliage. Surpassing these fans in fervor, however, is our very own team of arborists. These tree experts have dedicated their careers to the study, maintenance, and care of trees, and have a deep understanding of Central Park’s more than 18,000 woody plants.Tags: Conservancy Staff / Trees / Nature Lovers
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About the Conservancy
Connection—and Hope—Through Conservation
As climate change causes frequent and severe heat waves, intense storms and droughts, and alarming rates of extinction, our Park community is adapting with intention, expertise, and a sense of possibility to care for the wildlife that call this place home.Tags: Nature Lovers
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Q&As
Geographies of Experience
While a teacher, geographer, and “accidental environmentalist,” Dr. Carolyn Finney considers herself a storyteller above all else. Her acclaimed book Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Relationship of African Americans to the Great Outdoors examines the stories that so often go unheard when it comes to America’s legacy of racial violence and its effect on experiencing nature.Tags: Nature Lovers
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Things to See and Do
Photosynthesis—What's That Again?
Get a refresher on the basics from our tree experts and impress your friends with your fall foliage intel. Through the eyes of our team, “peak foliage” never ends!Tags: Fall / Trees
Picture This: A Cleaner, Greener Park
A picture’s worth a thousand words—and these pictures speak volumes about great Park stewardship! Check out our handy illustrated guide to caring for Central Park and tag us on social with #TheParkNeedsUs to share your Park-friendly outing. Some takeaways? Never feed the wildlife, pack your picnic in reusable gear, and treat the Park’s trees and other plant life gently.
Explore the Park with the Conservancy as Your Guide
After a long time away, in-person tours are back and better than ever! Join our expert guides for an Autumn Tree Walk around the Pool (costumes optional) or celebrate spooky season at Halloween on the Harlem Meer (costumes encouraged).
The Park Needs Us—All of Us
As much as we each depend on the Park—for solace, community, and inspiration—the Park depends on us, too. Support our work to care for these 843 acres and share your Park story with our Conservancy staff. We’d love to learn how the Park has loved you back when you most needed it! #TheParkNeedsUs
Can’t Make it to the Park This Fall?
There’s nothing like experiencing Central Park in person, but our Conservancy guides have curated the next best option. If you’re unable to join us this fall, check out our extensive catalog of virtual content to help you explore the Park from home. Register for a virtual tour or a Weekly Walk with our guides and be sure to follow us on social for new content!
