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Play in the Park

Some New Yorkers retreat to Central Park for relaxation and peace.

For many others, however, the park isnt a space for kicking back or winding down, it’s the place in the city to have fun, get rowdy and wind up.

Softball, dancing, skateboarding, roller skating, rollerblading – play abounds in the park.

Kids’ Corner:

Julia Chang loves to fish in the park. What kind of fish?

“Fish!” she said.

Softball takes center stage by Jen Brown & Sean Leahy
Broadway Show League unites actors and stagehands.
VIDEO: See Broadway stars at bat.
SLIDE SHOW: League Opening Day.
 
Skate dancing by Nancy Reardon
Cutting loose with a set of wheels.
VIDEO: Watch skaters rock and roll.
 
Classic Central Park by Gina Pace
Tavern on the Green has been an institution since 1934.
SLIDE SHOW: Inside Tavern on the Green.
 
Runners’ paradise by Gennady Sheyner & Armen Terjimanian
Competitive and casual runners flock to Central Park.
VIDEO: Race day in the park.
 
For the kids by Jen Brown
Sing-along and storytime.
 
Central Park swings by Elva Ramirez
Dancing outdoors in the park.
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