Central Park Conservancy (@centralparknyc)

Next time you’re in Shakespeare Garden, look closer at the fences! Every single one, branch by branch, was handcrafted. 🌿 Howard Peller (aka H.P., aka “Willow Fellow”) is a farmer and artist who hand-weaves living structures from willow branches. This ancient craft known as wattle weaving has been used for thousands of years to build everything from houses to baskets. In Shakespeare Garden, these natural fences protect delicate plantings while supporting the local ecosystem, and add a little hand-made charm to the idyllic space. Head to Shakespeare Garden and see them for yourself! 🌸 💚

Why is the water turned off at Bethesda Fountain? 🤨⛲ Harriet, Architecture Project Manager with the #CentralParkConservancy, joined us out in the Park to talk about this exciting restoration. From overhauling the failing internal fountain plumbing and infrastructure to replacing historic details lost to time, this much-needed work will keep the fountain flowing for future generations to enjoy. #CentralPark #BethesdaFountain #NYC

Find your flock in Central Park! 🐦 Earlier this month, we went birdwatching with some new friends, plus our expert Central Park Conservancy guides! With the help of our new Birdwatching Guide, both experts and first-time birders left feeling better than when they came in. This ✨free✨ pocket guide includes a full map of the Park with birding hotspots: grab one at one of our visitor centers, or find it at the link in bio.

The rumors are true... fall foliage is officially changing across Central Park!   Arborist Karenna and Lead Arborist Brady joined us in North Meadow to share some of their favorite colorful trees in the Park. 🍂 🧡  Check out our Fall Foliage Tracker and free Fall Guide in our bio! #CentralPark #fallfoliage #nyc

What message would you send across the universe? ⭐ 🛰️ 🌌 We were honored to have director Nanette Burstein and producer Annie Druyan join us in the Park ahead of the screening of new documentary Carl Sagan: We Are Made of Star Stuff. Thousands of people enjoyed free screenings under the stars at last week’s Central Park Conservancy Film Festival, presented by National Geographic. #CarlSaganWeAreMadeofStarStuff #CentralPark #NatGeo #Voyager

How well do YOU know NYC? 🤔 This #OHNYwknd, we’re so excited to join Open House New York with free, drop in tours at Grand Army Plaza South. Don’t forget to check out our neighbors, including the family-friendly Dia de los Muertos celebration at El Museo del Barrio! 💚 Central Park’s Grand Army Plaza South | October 16 + 17 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 🧡 El Museo del Barrio: En Familia, Día de Muertos | October 17 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm #CentralPark #NYC #ThingsToDo #FreeInNYC

Fluttering through fall! 🧡 Get ready to find fall foliage, beautiful blooms, and wonderful wildlife in Central Park this season with our free Fall Guide & Foliage Tracker – no sign-up required. #CentralPark #monarchbutterflies #fallfoliage #fallinnyc

Where can you watch warblers, relax by robins, or say hi to hawks in Central Park? 🤔  Our new and improved Bird Watching Guide has all the answers! 🙌  Located along the Atlantic Flyway, Central Park’s woodlands, meadows, and water bodies welcome hundreds of species every year, offering shelter, food, and a safe place to land.  Support our feathered friends by:  🦆 Never feeding wildlife  🐣 Cleaning up your trash  🪺 Keeping pets on leash  🦉 And respecting their space  Get started on your bird watching journey or find a new spot to explore at the 🔗 in our bio.

🚨 Central Park Bloom Alert! 🚨 Asters are flowering all around Central Park! There are over 100 species of Asteraceae growing in the Park, and this is a great time of year to appreciate them. Blooming in shades of purple, yellow, and white, these flowers brighten the Park’s meadows and woodlands. And we don’t just love them for their looks: the flowers and seeds are an important late-season resource for local insects and winter birds like chickadees and nuthatches. 🌼 #CentralParkConservancy Natural Areas Manager Eric says: “We rely heavily on asters in our urban ecosystems because of how hardy, tolerant, spontaneous, and beneficial they are. Love ‘em!” #CentralPark #BloomAlert #NativePlants

“I would like to paint the way a bird sings.” — Claude Monet A moment of rest with this hummingbird in Central Park. 💚 #CentralPark #hummingbird #BirdTok

Getting ✨creative✨ with compost! Just in time for #ClimateWeek, we joined Delaney and Julia from the Central Park Conservancy’s Sustainability Team to learn about how we’re making NYC’s backyard even more green. ♻️ And shout out to our friends at Riverside Park Conservancy and and the Lower East Side Ecology Center for inspiring these slope-stabilizing, biodegradable compost socks! #CentralPark #CompostTok #Sustainability #NYC

City of Forest Day is October 3 and we can’t wait! This year, we’re excited to introduce Wonder in the Woods, a free and family-friendly celebration of Central Park’s 19,000+ trees. 🌳💚🌲  Come to the Davis Center in Central Park for a fun, free scavenger hunt through the North Woods, or check out what’s happening all around the five boroughs.   Visit the link in our bio to learn more!  #CentralPark #NYC #urbanforest #thingstodoinnyc

On this day 15 years ago, Frederick Douglass Circle went from being just another intersection, to a place of public commemoration. This is the Story Behind the Statue! 📍 West side at 110th Street #CentralPark #NYC #FrederickDouglass #Harlem #nychistory

Conservatory Garden through the seasons! 🌻 🍂 🌨️ 🌸 On this day in 1937, Central Park’s charming Conservatory Garden formally opened to the public. Every season offers something special as you wander through the English-style South Garden, Italianate Center Garden, and French-style North Garden. Have you visited this hidden gem in Central Park? 📍 East side between 104th and 106th Streets #CentralPark #NYC #GardenTok #nychiddengem

From Chicago to center stage in Central Park! 🎭 💚 Meet actor Daniel Kyri from this summer’s production of the Winter’s Tale at Shakespeare in the Park and discover how the Park inspires him. @publictheaterny Drop your Central Park recs in the comments below! #CentralPark #NYC #ShakespeareInThePark #chicagofire

Who else is ready for fall? In just a few weeks, Central Park will transform into an autumnal escape in the middle of New York City. 🍁 🌆 🍂 Stay tuned for our fall guide and foliage tracker coming soon, and be sure to follow along for more! #CentralPark #Fall #NYC #foliage

This was a summer to remember in NYC! 🥹 🫶 From music at the Harlem Meer Performance Festival to a World Cup watch party on the Great Lawn to free Shakespeare in the Park, this season in Central Park was magical, and we’re feeling extra proud to be New York City’s backyard. 💚 #Summer #CentralPark #nyc #summermemories

Ahoy there! ⚓  Earlier this summer, we joined Roy from the Central Park Boathouse on the Lake to brush up on our rowing skills and learn some tips for this beloved activity in Central Park.   The next time you go rowing, remember to practice water safety, give wildlife plenty of space, and never litter in our water bodies. 🚣  #CentralPark #nycboathouse #rowing #rowboats

When concerts are free and public, everyone gets a seat! 🎶 This summer, we celebrated the Afro-Latina Festival at Summerstage, and had the honor of speaking with legends Susana Baca and Luedji Luna, two extraordinary artists carrying their roots to Central Park. It was a celebration of community, identity, and a reminder of why public stages matter. 🫶

When it comes to restorations, the little things make all the difference! Join Conservation & Preservation Manager Matt and Capital Projects Studio Director Bob behind the scenes of our recent restoration of Grand Army Plaza South and discover their favorite details of this project. This comprehensive restoration included upgraded storm drainage and irrigation, accessibility improvements, updated fountain mechanics, and the conservation of the Pomona statue. See it for yourself – visit Grand Army Plaza on the southeast corner of the Park at 59th Street! #CentralPark #restorations #NYC

Have you been to the Central Park Farm Stand? It’s where you can find fresh produce, seasonal offerings, and meaningful food access, brought to you by Chef Russell Jacson of Unity Market NY! Join us on Saturday mornings, starting at 10 am near the Harlem Meer, Dana Center, and Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center. 💚 📍 Farmer's Gate, 110th St & Malcolm X Blvd, by the Harlem Meer.

Celebrate the magic of skating in Central Park... through art! ⛸️ Enter our poster design contest by 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, September 20. The winning design will be posted at the Davis Center and around the neighborhood, plus receive a cash prize.   See the full details and submit your art at the link in our bio or centralparknyc.org/poster-contest  #CentralPark #IceSkating #NYC

😌 Today is National Relaxation Day, and there’s no better place to unwind than Central Park! Finish that book you've been meaning to read on the Great Lawn. Stroll beneath the leafy canopy of the Mall. Wander among summer blooms in Conservatory Garden. No matter how you choose to relax, Central Park offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of City life. #CentralPark #NationalRelaxationDay #ducklings

Music inspired by soul, Latin, salsa, and above all, uptown! Meet Jodi and Ron of Uptown Royalty and discover their connections to Central Park as they took to the stage at this year’s Harlem Meer Performance Festival. There are two more weekends left of performances in Central Park: stop by the Dana Center on August 16th and 23rd at 2:00 pm for free music, dancing, and incredible vibes. #CentralPark #Harlem #NYC #UptownRoyalty

It’s time for an extra special Day in the Life in Central Park! 💚 ⚽ Ride along with Film and Special Events Coordinator Ben during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party on the Great Lawn and discover how our team keeps NYC’s backyard safe and green for thousands of fans to enjoy. #DayInTheLife #CentralPark #NYC

A summer concert in Central Park? That’s music to our ears! 🎶 From Simon & Garfunkel to shows at @summerstagenyc, discover the history of NYC’s backyard through concerts. What’s your favorite musical memory in the Park? #CentralPark #NYC #HistoryTok

Have you heard the news? Central Park’s water lilies are in bloom! 🪷 These flowers are perhaps best known for inspiring many paintings by Monet. Here in Central Park, they bloom in a small pool in the English-style section of Conservatory Garden every summer. Shout out to #CentralParkConservancy Ranger Jack for sharing a few snaps! When you visit, please be respectful of this quiet space: never pick or pull at flowers, keep dogs on leash, and walk bikes and scooters. #CentralPark #BloomAlert #NYC #GardenTok

Taste of Summer, presented by Northern Trust, is an event that brings Park lovers and beloved local restaurants together in an iconic Central Park location.   It’s a celebration of food, community, and the Park that inspires so many people across New York City – and the funds raised go right back into Central Park’s care.  This year, we were thrilled to speak with Alex Delany, Serendipity 3, and The Ribbon about what this event means to them. Visit our profile to support Central Park Conservancy! #CentralPark #ChefTok #NYC

Which would you choose: a snowy stroll in the North Woods or green leaves above the Ravine? 🤔 📍 Mid-Park at 103rd Street #CentralPark #NYC #Nature

Are 🫵 YOU Parkmaxxing this summer ⁉️ Visit the link in our bio to start planning your summer in Central Park with our FREE Summer Guide! ☀️ #CentralPark #NYC #ThingsToDo #Summer