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Park WiFi Information

Man using laptop on a park bench The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, in association with WiFi Salon and Nokia, is providing free WiFi access in selected parks. There are currently 17 designated wireless internet hotspots throughout the city available to laptops, PDAs, and other internet-ready devices for those who have no internet access or, simply, individuals who enjoy some fun in the sun. You can monitor the status of each of these WiFi locations by viewing the map below.

In addition to the 17 Park WiFi locations, NYCwireless, a non-profit organization, operates free WiFi locations throughout New York City, including 10 New York City Parks. You can view NYCwireless' locations and status information on their Deployed HotSpots map.

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Park Wifi Locations

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Approximate coverage of WiFi signal
Active WiFi location
Currently inactive WiFi location - we are working to resolve this issue

Select location below to zoom in, see area of wifi coverage, and get links to Park page and portal homepage with more information

Central Park - Delacorte Theater
ACTIVE
Central Park - Dana Discovery Center
ACTIVE
Central Park - Rumsey Playfield
ACTIVE
Central Park - Arsenal / Zoo
INACTIVE
Central Park - Sheep Meadow
ACTIVE
Central Park - Chess and Checkers / Wollman Rink
ACTIVE
Central Park - Merchants' Gate
ACTIVE
Prospect Park - Boathouse
ACTIVE
Prospect Park - Picnic House
ACTIVE
Riverside Park - 79th Street Boat Basin
ACTIVE
Union Square Park
INACTIVE
Washington Square Park
ACTIVE
Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Zoo
ACTIVE
Van Cortlandt Park
ACTIVE
Pelham Bay Park - Golf House
INACTIVE
Battery Park
ACTIVE
Pelham Bay Park - Orchard Beach
INACTIVE