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The Great Lawn

Upper West Side

A sprawling 55-acre lawn in Central Park framed by trees and skyline views. Sunbathe, picnic, play soccer, or catch open-air concerts on this iconic green space.

expansive green space
Central Park landmark
picnic-friendly lawns
outdoor sports

Tips

🐕Off-leash dog hours are early morning only
6v6 or 7v7 soccer works best on the turf
🍂Peak fall foliage hits late October

The Great Lawn

79th Street & 85th Street, New York, NY 10024, USA

Upcoming at The Great Lawn

Thursday, Jun 11
New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks

New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks

June 11 at 7pm

Pack a blanket and settle onto the grass for one of New York's most beloved summer traditions. The New York Philharmonic brings classical music to the Great Lawn, transforming Central Park into an open-air concert hall where thousands gather under the stars.

Sunday, Sep 27
Global Citizen Festival

Global Citizen Festival

September 27 at 4pm

Earn your way into a massive Central Park concert by taking activist actions on the Global Citizen app. The Weeknd, Shakira, Tyla, and Ayra Starr headline this free festival fighting poverty and climate change.