{"id":43060,"date":"2018-05-14T11:03:21","date_gmt":"2018-05-14T16:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/new-york\/?p=21979"},"modified":"2019-10-08T13:31:34","modified_gmt":"2019-10-08T18:31:34","slug":"guide-central-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/guide-central-park\/","title":{"rendered":"UrbanMatter&#8217;s Ultimate Central Park Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a shit-ton to do in Central Park. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, really \u2013 we know you know about the Mall and the Zoo, but trust me when I say there\u2019s so much more. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This place is absolutely huge \u2013 if you haven\u2019t noticed \u2013 and I\u2019d be skeptical if you tried to tell me you\u2019ve actually walked the entire thing and know every corner and crevice. People literally get lost in here. And this actually underrated, \u201coverrated\u201d urban jungle is here for you to explore, mostly for free, so what the hell are you waiting for? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From obscure, organized events to some free things you might not have even thought of, here is UrbanMatter\u2019s guide to all the best things to do in Central Park. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the Athletes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/things-to-do\/yoga-and-fitness-classes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga Classes<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21994\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21994\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-21994\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13482825_10153849355059482_407974336138677724_o-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Yoga\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/centralparknyc\/photos\/a.10153842534404482.1073741833.37965424481\/10153849355059482\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Central Park Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s more than a few choices in Central Park for all you yogis out there. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a breather as you find your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/things-to-do\/yoga-classes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vinyasa flow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or get up early and try <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/tours\/running-fitness-tours\/fit-tours-nyc-sunrise-yoga-walk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sunrise yoga<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mixed with power walking. If you need something a little more upbeat, take an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/things-to-do\/yoga-and-fitness-classes\/afro-flow-yoga\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afro Flow Yoga<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> class. The options are endless, so there\u2019s really no excuse!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/things-to-do\/yoga-and-fitness-classes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21981\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21981\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-21981\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/FitToursNYC-running-class-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Running\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/things-to-do\/yoga-and-fitness-classes\">Central Park<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find your groove with a group of people who share your running interests when you join the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/tours\/running-fitness-tours\/fit-tours-nyc-power-hour\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power Hour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> people on their two-mile course. Training for a marathon? The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/tours\/running-fitness-tours\/fit-tours-nyc-5k-core-tour\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5K Core Tour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is perfect for balancing your cross-training with other people. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/things-to-do\/sports\/bouldering\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rock Climbing<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21982\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21982\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-21982\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/bouldering-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Bouldering\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21982\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/things-to-do\/sports\/bouldering\/\">Central Park<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t have to travel all the way out to Bear Mountain to do your hiking. NYC has some great places to climb right here in the park!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Though you won\u2019t be going that far up, the 10-foot jagged rocks scattered throughout the park are perfect for practicing how to get out of those tough climbing scenarios. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the Romantics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecentralparkboathouse.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gondola Ride<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21983\" style=\"width: 792px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/boathouse.jpe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21983\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/boathouse.jpe\" alt=\"Gondola Ride\" width=\"792\" height=\"580\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/things-to-do\/attractions\/loeb-boathouse\/\">Central Park<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a hopeless romantic, or you just happen to be dating someone Italian, take your loved one on a Venetian gondola ride around\u00a0this breathtaking lake during the summer. You even get to point out Cherry Hill Fountain, where the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friends<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theme song was filmed, and tell your date, \u201cI\u2019ll be there for youuu\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damn, I\u2019m good. You\u2019re welcome. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.centralparknyc.org\/things-to-see-and-do\/attractions\/loch.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Loch<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21984\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21984\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/loch.jpe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-21984\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/loch-1024x768.jpe\" alt=\"The Loch\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/things-to-do\/attractions\/loch\/\">Central Park<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve found the perfect spot to hide away from the crowds and maybe steal a kiss or two. This enchanting environment, complete with a waterfall, is so beautifully constructed that you\u2019ll forget it&#8217;s entirely man-made. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/things-to-do\/attractions\/tavern-on-the-green\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tavern on the Green<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21985\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21985\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/salsa-dance-tavern-on-the-green.jpe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21985\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/salsa-dance-tavern-on-the-green.jpe\" alt=\"Tavern\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/things-to-do\/attractions\/tavern-on-the-green\/\">Central Park<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This lantern-illuminated outdoor patio bar is nestled on the edge of Sheep Meadow. Celebrities like Grace Kelly and John Lennon used to visit this renowned bar, which makes a great talking point for a first date, if you catch my drift.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the Culture<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/publictheater.org\/en\/Programs--Events\/Shakespeare-in-the-Park\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakespeare in the Park<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21986\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21986\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-21986\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/26864852_568738046809543_1208754786669690880_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shakespeare in the Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BeQa-qWHnkZ\/?hl=en&amp;taken-by=publictheaterny\">The Public Theater Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience the best of outdoor drama when you gather at the Public Theater this summer to see productions of William Shakespeare\u2019s greatest plays. This year, Othello takes the stage through June, followed by Twelfth Night until August. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/things-to-do\/concerts\/gma-summer-concert-series\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMA Summer Concert Series<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21987\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21987\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21987\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/GMA-Summer-Concert-Series.jpeg\" alt=\"GMA Summer Concert Series\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/things-to-do\/concerts\/gma-summer-concert-series\/\">Central Park<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of your favorite bands will be at Rumsey Playfield on Fridays between 7 \u2013 9 p.m. this year, including Halsey, G-Eazy, Florence &amp; the Machine, Backstreet Boys, Camila Cabello, Fall Out Boy&#8230;shall I go on? See the full lineup <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/things-to-do\/concerts\/gma-summer-concert-series\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/1iota.com\/Show\/379\/Good-Morning-America\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reserve your tickets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today. Did I mention they\u2019re <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/events\/amazing-race-style-scavenger-hunt-adventure\/?occ_dtstart=2018-05-11T00:00\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazing Race-Style Scavenger Hunt<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21988\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21988\" style=\"width: 864px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/gno-houston-scavenger-hunt.jpe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21988\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/gno-houston-scavenger-hunt.jpe\" alt=\"Scavenger Hunt\" width=\"864\" height=\"648\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/events\/amazing-race-style-scavenger-hunt-adventure\/?occ_dtstart=2018-05-11T00:00\">Central Park<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solve\u00a0a mystery\u00a0in Central Park through an interactive smartphone app on this 3-hour real-life scavenger hunt. You can play at any time. Just sign up\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.urbanadventurequest.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urban Adventure Quest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, grab your cleverest friends, and hit the trails!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the Aesthetics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.centralparknyc.org\/things-to-see-and-do\/attractions\/minton-tiles-at-bethesda.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bethesda Terrace Arcade<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21989\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21989\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/bethesda-arcade.jpe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-21989\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/bethesda-arcade-1024x682.jpe\" alt=\"Bethesda\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/things-to-do\/attractions\/bethesda-terrace-arcade\/\">Central Park<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The very moment you see the ceiling at the Bethesda Terrace Arcade walkway in the middle of the park, we know you\u2019ll be reaching for your iPhone. There\u2019s no shame in Instagramming this exceptional work of art, though. It\u2019s #nofilter worthy for sure. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.centralparknyc.org\/things-to-see-and-do\/attractions\/shakespeare-garden.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakespeare Garden<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21990\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21990\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shakespeare-garden.jpe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-21990\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shakespeare-garden-1024x768.jpe\" alt=\"Shakespeare Garden\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/things-to-do\/attractions\/shakespeare-garden\/\">Central Park<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not to be confused with the Public Theater (previously mentioned), this gorgeously designed array of specific flowers mentioned in the Bard\u2019s work is not to be overlooked. This place goes perfectly well with Shakespearean captions, so go on and take \u2018the primrose path\u2019. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.centralparknyc.org\/things-to-see-and-do\/attractions\/belvedere-castle.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belvedere Castle<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21991\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21991\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/belvedere-castle.jpe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-21991 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/belvedere-castle-1024x686.jpe\" alt=\"Belvedere Castle\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21991\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/things-to-do\/attractions\/belvedere-castle\/\">Central Park<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not every day that you can put a castle on your Snapchat story.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And you\u2019ll get great views when you climb into one of the two open towers. Inside the castle is the Henry Luce Nature Observatory, so you can even look through a telescope out at the park. People-watching at its finest. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a shit-ton to do in Central Park. 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