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Can I pitch a tent in Central Park New York City's Central Park? •
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wisteria pergola west 72nd street north side
did you know the empire state building stays open for visitors after 2 am?

Doesn't this wisteria pergola look wonderful? This was taken in the month of May, right before the lavender wisteria flowers smothered the spring green vines. Wouldn't you just like to live there?

But wait, why not just pitch a tent in Central Park and move right in? Can you do that? Imagine if you could pitch a tent in Central Park. The city's most precious real estate is right in the heart of Manhattan, can you imagine if tents were allowed and folks could just move in and barbeque.

 
 

Central Park Tent Policy:

Here is the official policy: To erect a tent, you must receive permission from the Special Events office, and you cannot stake the tent into the ground.

So there you have it campers, no tents in Central Park without special, very special permission. Catered events and fundraisers are a completely different story.

Tidbits about town:

Unique Birthday Gift Ideas - When you are invited to a birthday party and that person is turning 40, turning 50 or turning 60, then you are looking for a unique gift. We have it. Check out our great presents: 40th Birthday Gift Ideas, 50th Birthday Gift Ideas or 60th Birthday Gift Ideas. Or try generic birthday gifts!

Pool Party Ideas: In the Summertime, everybody wants an invitation to a pool party! It's so much fun, you shop for the perfect bathing suit, you diet a little, drop a few pounds and look for the perfect gift for your host or hostess! A pack of our pool party sunglasses is a great way to go if you're looking for some cheap pool party ideas!

Planning a New Year's Eve Party in New York - You'll need to find a good supplier of wholesale champagne by the cases, cheap bulk balloons from a party store, kegs of beer, bags of ice and fabulous party decorations. Maybe you'll hire a balloon twister for entertainment! Helium balloons really set the decorating tone! And don't forget the must-have the New Year's Eve Glasses! !2009!
 
 
 
 
Questions about the Southern End of Central Park • New York City!  
Where can I get a drink in Central Park? Are there kayaks for rent in Central Park? Are the Beach Volleyball courts in Central Park open in the Winter?
Is the fountain from the TV show Friends in Central Park? Can I kayak in the Lake in Central Park? Can anyone play on the Beach Volleyball Courts in Central Park?
Is there a statue of William Shakespeare in Central Park? What time does Central Park open? Where are the Roller Blader Dancers in Central Park?
Are there American Elms in Central Park? What time does Central Park close? When are the Roller Blade Dancers in Central Park?
Where to see celebrities in Central Park? Is Central Park safe? Where is the statue of William Shakespeare in Central Park?
Is there a compass or sundial in Central Park? Is Central Park safe at night? Where are the American Elms in Central Park?
Where is that walk with trees in the movies? Are there Apartments on the Market at the Dakota in NYC? Where is the Naumberg Bandshell in Central Park?
Where are most of the movies and television shows filmed in Central Park? Where are the Celebrity Apartment Buildings near Central Park? Where do they do 1940s style dancing in Central Park?
Can you negotiate with the Horse Carriages for price?   Where is the middle of Central Park?

Are there Horse Carriages out in the rain in Central Park?

Where is the Lilac Walk in Central Park?
What is the best park entrance to get to the Boathouse? Where can I get a snack in Central Park?
What is the Dress Code for the Boathouse in Central Park? Where are the prettiest tulips in Central Park?
Is the Boathouse Restaurant in Central Park open all year for Dinner? Where is the Pond in Central Park near the Plaza?
Do I need a reservation for dinner at the Boathouse in Central Park? What is the best entrance to the Pond in Central Park?
Is the Ice Skating Free in Central Park? Where can I see sample of Manhattan Schist in Central Park?
Is there Ice Skating all year round in Central Park? Where can I roller skate in Central Park?
What is in Wollman Rink in the Summer? Can I take roller skate lessons in Central Park?
Where is Victorian Gardens in Central Park? Can I rent a bike in Central Park?
Can I have a birthday party at Victorian Gardens? Can I rent a bicycle in Central Park?
Is there more than one ice skating rink in Central Park? How much is it to rent a bike in Central Park?
Is there a swimming pool in Central Park? Where is the Gapstow Bridge in Central Park?
Where is the swimming pool in Central Park? Can I rent a bicycle built for 2 in Central Park?
Do I need a special pass to swim in Central Park? Can I rent a moped in Central Park?
Are there bus tours through Central Park? Where is the Ice Skating Rink in Central Park?
Can I take a bus to Central Park from Times Square?   Can I rent a Vespa in Central Park?
Can I take a bus to Central Park from Wall Street? Are there Apartments for Sale at the Dakota in NYC? Can I ride a moped in Central Park?
Is there a bus tour through Central Park? Are there Condos for Sale in the Dakota in Manhattan? Can I ride a Vespa in Central Park?
Where do I get the Central Park Tour Bus? Are there picnic tables in Central Park at the Great Hill? Can I buy a hot dog in Central Park?
Where are the big concerts held in Central Park? Are there picnic tables in Central Park at the Ross Pinetum Playground? Is the zoo free in Central Park?
When is the next big concert in Central Park? What is the Alcohol Policy at the Picnic Tables in Central Park? How much is children's admission to the zoo in Central Park?
Where is the Summerstage in Central Park? Can I pitch a tent in Central Park? What time does the Zoo open in Central Park?
Where can I get tickets to Summerstage? How much is it to rent a boat in Central Park? Is there a Snack Bar near the Zoo in Central Park?
Where is the summer concert schedule for Summerstage? Do I need a permit to get married in Central Park? Are there changing tables in the zoo in Central Park?
When do tickets go on sale for summer concerts at Summerstage in Central Park? What are the photography rules in Central Park? Are there changing tables in the bathrooms in Central Park?
Can I buy Summerstage tickets in Central Park? Is there a list of fashion or movie shoots in NYC? Where is the Lombard Lamp in Central Park?
Is there a Summerstage box office in Central Park? Can I rent roller blades in Central Park? Are there bathrooms in Central Park?
Is there a Will Call box office window at Summerstage in Central Park? Where is Strawberry Fields in Central Park? Where is the 7th Regiment Memorial in Central Park?
Are the Concerts free at Summerstage in Central Park? Where is the Imagine Mosaic tribute to John Lennon? Where is the 7th Regiment Memorial on 5th Avenue?
Where is Cat Hill in Central Park? Where are the free concerts in Central Park? Tickets? Is the Sheep Meadow near the 7th Regiment Memorial?
Where is Dog Hill in Central Park? Where is the Balto Statue in Central Park? Where is the Karl Ilava Sculpture to the Army?
Is there a Dog Run in Central Park? Where is the Falconer Statue in Central Park? What are the posted rates for Horse Carriage rides in NYC?
Is there a Small Dog Run in Central Park? Where is the Bow Bridge in Central Park? Are the bathrooms safe in Central Park?
Is there a Large Dog Run in Central Park? Where is the Ladies Pavilion in Central Park? Where are the artists who do cartoons in Central Park?
Can I rent horses in Central Park? What is the Dress Code at Tavern on the Green? Where is the Chess Checkers House in Central Park?
Where are the small boats in Central Park? Can I reserve a Horse Drawn Carriage in Advance in Central Park? Can I throw a frisbee in Central Park?
Where are the remote control boats in Central Park? What is the best way to get to the Children's Zoo in Central Park? Can I fly a kite in Central Park?
Can I rent a remote control boat in Central Park? Is there more than one Children's Zoo in Central Park? Can I play soccer in Central Park?
Where is the Hans Christian Anderson statue in Central Park? Is there skate rental at Wollman Rink in Central Park? Is there topless sunbathing in Central Park?
Where is the Alice in Wonderland Statue in Central Park? Is there an Amusement Park and Carousel in Central Park? Is there a beach in Central Park?
Do they read stories at the Hans Christian statue in Central Park? What is the best way to get to Wollman Rink in Central Park? Can I play the radio loud in Central Park?
Is the Alice in Wonderland statue near the Boat Pond? How much is the skate rental at Wollman Rink in Central Park? Central Park Walking Tour Start
Where are the toy boats in Central Park? What is the best way to the Dairy in Central Park?
statue of william shakespeare in central park
Where is the Conservatory Water in Central Park?  
Is the Conservatory Water the same as the Boat Pond or Toy Boat Lake? Where is the Playground in Central Park near the Plaza?
Are there rowboats on the Toy Boat Pond? What is the route of the horse drawn carriage in Central Park?
Are there rowboats for rent on the Boat Pond? Can I bring a bottle of Champagne on a horse carriage ride in Central Park?
Where can I rent a rowboat in Central Park? How many people can fit in a horse drawn carriage in Central Park?
Are the rowboats free in Central Park? Where is the Carousel in Central Park in New York City?
How many people can fit in a rowboat in Central Park? Is the Carousel in Central Park open in the Winter?
Can I rent a gondola in Central Park? Can Adults ride the Carousel in Central Park? How much?
Where are the knockoff purses, handbags and pocketbooks in Chinatown NYC? Where is the Beach Volleyball in Central Park?
 
 
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Our Walking Tour includes some of the famous places in Central Park: Olmsted Flower Bed - Literary Walk - Springtime in New York - Spring Blooms - Poet's Walk - Robert Burns - Sir Walter scott - Fitz-Greene Halleck - Christopher Columbus - William Shakespeare - Frederick Law Olmsted - Calvert Vaux - Edwin Booth - John Quincy Adams Ward, America's Sculptor - American Elms - Dutch Elm Disease - The Mall - Central Park in the Movies - Compass in Sidewalk - Tandy Corporation - American Elm Grove Bronze Marker - Central Park Conservancy Tree Trust - Azaleas - East Drive - Adopt-A-Bench - Bench Sponsorship - Flowering Groundcover - Creeping Myrtle - Blue Pansies - Yellow Tulips Darwin Hybrid - Outdoor Musicians, Permits - Central Park Settee Bench - World's Fair bench - Rustic Bench - The Dairy - Chess Checkers House - Big Apple - Wollman Skating Rink - Trump Rink Renovation - Manhattan - Poet's Daffodil - Memorial Field - Lost Batallion - Ballfields Permit Requirements - Summerstage - Rumsey Playfields - Summer Concerts - WWI Memorial - Knights of Pythias - Bronze Plaques - Copper Shield Plaques - 1917-1918 - Hot Pink Azaleas in Bloom - Olmsted Brothers - Brookline Massachusetts - 307th Infantry - 77th Division - Karl Ilava - Silkstocking District - Naumburg Bandshell - Wisteria Pergola - East Side - West Side - Wisteria Arbor - Wisteria Walk - Sheep Meadow - Tavern on the Green - Lilac Walk - Central Park Roller Skating Club - Kite Flying - Pick Up Singles - White Lights in Trees - Horse Drawn Carriage - Central Park Carriage Ride Rates - Outdoor Patio at Tavern on the Green - Topiary - Menagerie of Topiaries - Crystal Garden - Central Park West - Celebrities - Horse Bridle Path - White Flowering Dogwood Trees - Stone Bridges - Dakota - Strawberry Fields - John Lennon Memorial - Tulip Beds - West 72nd Street Entrance - Central Park Conservancy - Imagine Mosaic - Bow Bridge - Boathouse - Restaurant at the Boathouse - Rollerbladers - Tickets Summerstage - Mother Goose Statue - Alice in Wonderland Statue - Hans Christian Anderson statue - Pale Male and Lola - Birds - Falcons - Children's Zoo - Massages - Portrait Painting - Gus the Bear - Red Foxes - Chimes - Hot Dogs - Vendors - Running - Marathon - Reservoir - Beach Volleyball - Carousel - Balto - Victorian Gardens - Big Rocks - Ramble - Cat Hill - Obelisk -

 
 
     
Fun Stuff from our magazine!  

Party Sunglasses can be found in most Unusual Places - You would not ordinarily think of anniversary parties as a place to find novelty sunglasses, yet here we are! If you need some ideas for a 40th Anniversary or ideas for a 50th Anniversary or even ideas for a 60th Anniversary, we've got the party favor that will really make the happy couple sparkle again. Likewise you would not expect us to be included with a list of 40th birthday party ideas, 50th birthday party ideas or even 60th birthday party ideas, yet -- here we are again! Of course you don't have to be turning 40, 50 or even 60 to enjoy our birthday gift ideas. Our gifts are great for Sweet 16 party ideas, 21st birthday party ideas, 30th birthday party ideas or any other birthday number you can imagine. Come see!
 
 
     
Breaking Sunglasses News:  

August 2008 -A big slice of Wedding Cake given to Moyra Smith by the Royal Chef for Princess Diana and Prince Charles will go to auction on August 27 at the Dominic Winter Book Auctions in Glos, United Kingdom. The 27-year-old slice of wedding cake celebrated the ill fated marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. The wedding cake piece is decorated with the couple's Royal Coat of Arms. [If cakes are your thing, review our chapter on the best wedding cakes, best birthday cakes and best wedding cake designer in the USA.]

August 2008 - Sunglasses Ban Begins in USA Bank - New security policies have started in two Mississippi banks. Customers entering the banks are now banned from wearing hats, hoods and sunglasses when entering these banks. This is a policy that has been brewing worldwide over the past few years as more and more banks are robbed by people wearing the targeted combination of both hats and sunglasses. We expect more and more banks to institute the same policies in the months to come. No more cheap sunglasses for them!

August 2008 - The Wizard of Oz opened at London's Royal Festival Hall in late July 2008. The lead DOROTHY will step out in footwear studded with red Swarovski crystals. Both Dorothy's Ruby Red Slippers will be all done up in Swarovski Siam crystals and Glinda, the Good Witch of the East, will be adorned in among other colors, "crystal" color Swarovskis. Costumers love the round green Wicked sunglasses we offer for the Emerald City act in the play, Wicked, while other fans of crystal adore our Swarovski Crystal Sunglasses. It's cheaper than hauling off to London!
 
 
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Get Engaged in Central Park!