Parks & GardensParks & GardensGrilling in Central Park is a once-in-a-summer luxury: you can legally fire up a barbecue only on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. Head north of 96th Street to claim a spot at the Harlem Meer or Great Hill, then savor the rare pleasure of smoke and skyline together.
Limited holiday access
Scenic northern park
Picnic-friendly gathering
Outdoor grilling tradition
Tips
đź“ŤHarlem Meer and Great Hill are prime spots
🔥bring your own grill and charcoal
đź“…only Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day
Saturday, July 4
Grilling in Central Park
July 4 at 12am
+1Carnegie Hill
Parks & GardensParks & GardensGrilling in Central Park is a once-in-a-summer luxury: you can legally fire up a barbecue only on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. Head north of 96th Street to claim a spot at the Harlem Meer or Great Hill, then savor the rare pleasure of smoke and skyline together.
Limited holiday access
Scenic northern park
Picnic-friendly gathering
Outdoor grilling tradition
Tips
đź“ŤHarlem Meer and Great Hill are prime spots
🔥bring your own grill and charcoal
đź“…only Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day
Saturday, July 4
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