Weekly Walks

Public spaces have always been a focal point for social change, and Central Park is no exception. Learn how various LGBTQ+ activists and events trace their roots back to Central Park.

As we celebrate the Fourth of July, we remember when New York was a much less peaceful city than the one we know today. Several fortifications were constructed throughout Northern Manhattan during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Learn about the Park's hidden military history!

Trace the sounds of a babbling brook through Central Park’s mysterious North Woods. Walking along the path of the Loch, we'll discover waterfalls, arches, lakes, wildlife, and the natural beauty of this sprawling woodland.

Escape the sweltering concrete jungle by cooling off in Central Park. Our experienced guides have planned the perfect itinerary for you to beat the heat this summer.

Checkmate! Ever wonder why so many chess tables can be found throughout NYC parks? During this Weekly Walk, you’ll learn how this beloved game found its home in Central Park, even if checkers is more your style!

Do you hear that? Whether it’s a public performance, a live concert, or the melody of a singing bird or rustling leaves, there are plenty of examples of music found throughout Central Park. Join us as we open our ears to all that the Park has to offer.

Join us for National Fishing Week as we try our hand at some catch-and-release at the Harlem Meer. This beloved community pastime in Central Park could snag you a largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, bluegill sunfish, carp, or a chain pickerel. On this walk, we’ll stroll around the Meer and meet some of the Park’s local fishing legends.

Celebrate the start of summer by visiting Central Park's largest native meadow: Dene Slope! We can't wait for you to meet the insects that come from near and far to "summer" in this beautiful natural landscape.

You don't have to leave Central Park to enjoy some of the best theater New York City has to offer! Check out the Park's two theaters with our guide before catching a show this summer.