https://www.centralparknyc.org
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Central Park has been part of the NY landscape since the 1900s, and at over 800 acres (imagine about 750 football fields), it’s a minefield for all kinds of activities. Whether you’re by yourself, with a special someone, or having time with friends and family, Central Park likely has a fun and unique activity for you to do.
Activities
Catch and Release Fishing
- Locations: Harlem Meer
- Ages: 16+ with fishing license
Some fish living in the Meer include largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, bluegill sunfish, carp, and chain pickerel. The Conservancy has fishing poles for Park visitors to borrow available at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center.
Family Tour of the Ramble
- Locations: Various
- Ages: Family with kids 5-13 years old
Bring the kids in your life to Central Park’s enchanting woodland and discover the wildlife that call the forest floor, shoreline, and treetops home. Family tours are a great way to learn about the ecology and history of Central Park in a fun, creative way. Explore how the Ramble, a carefully designed woodland landscape, provides habitats for a range of different animals. Together, we’ll engage in hands-on activities in the great outdoors. Tickets include a complimentary Discovery Journal for each child.
Halloween on the Harlem Meer
Oct 30th 4 pm – 7 pm
- Location: Charles A Dana Discovery Center (110th Street – Central Park North)
- Costs: FREE
- Ages: Open to All
- What to bring (optional): An already carved pumpkin about 8 pounds [to set sail on the Harlem Meer]
- Actvities
- Spooky Stories
- Magic Show
- Create your trick or treating bag
Celebrate Halloween in Central Park with our family-friendly programming, including festive crafts, not-so-spooky entertainment, and our signature pumpkin flotilla. Bring your own carved pumpkin and watch with us as our pumpkin fleet sails across the Harlem Meer on Wednesday at twilight. Costumes encouraged!
