When Do They Turn Water Fountains On and Off in Central Park NYC
Central Park does not provide an official date for turning water fountains on and off, as this is slightly dependent upon temperatures.
You can usually expect them to turn the water/drinking fountains back on sometime in April. We go to Central Park every day and will update this post as soon as they’re on.
Timeline of When Central Water Fountains Turn On and Off
Read below to see if Central Park’s water fountains are on or off. 👇
FALL 2024 UPDATE #1: As of November 15, 2024, most of the water fountains are now OFF in Central Park.
FALL 2024 UPDATE #1: As of November 11, 2024, most of the water fountains are still ON in Central Park.
SPRING 2024 UPDATE #3: As of April 7, 2024, most of the water fountains are ON again in Central Park.
SPRING 2024 UPDATE #2: As of April 4, 2024, the water fountains are still OFF in Central Park.
SPRING 2024 UPDATE: As of March 1, 2024, the water fountains are still OFF in Central Park.
FALL 2023 UPDATE #2: As of November 15, 2023, most of the water fountains are now off. A couple are still on, like on the main drive near the Shakespeare Garden, but most are off!
FALL 2023 UPDATE: As of November 8, 2023, most of the water fountains are still on. Some are off, but most are still on!
SPRING 2023 UPDATE #2: The fountains are off again as of March 31, 2023
SPRING 2023 UPDATE: Yes, the water fountains are now ON in Central Park, as of March 27, 2023.
They usually turn on in April and then off in November, but it truly can vary. The weather, a possible drought, etc. could determine when they’re turned off.
There are some drinking water fountains that stay on year-round but even that is disputed and can change. Many people recommend the water fountain immediately east of the East Drive near 101st street.
There is also one just east of Rumsey Playfield that is on year round AND has a dog bowl part.
Shouldn’t there be a system to track this? I guess that’s one of the positive parts of social media!
Recap of When Central Park Water Fountains Turn On/Off
The water fountains are now off in Central Park for the Winter 2024/2025 season. Check back in the spring.
Enjoy the delicious (truly) NYC water! 💧
Devin Stagg
As long-time lovers of New York City we made the plunge to move across the country to NYC in early 2021... with our 3 dogs at the time (RIP Buddy). We consider ourself experts in exploring new restaurants, finding the best-rated bars, and activities actually worth doing. Plus, my Google Maps organizational skills are 2nd to none. 😜
4 Comments
James the runner
Thanks so much for providing this up to date info! You’re a life saver. Planning to run tomorrow after the storm today and dont want to carry too much with me! Glad to read the drinking fountains are back on!
Devin Stagg
Amazing, so glad to hear that!! I’m a runner as well, so I’m extra happy to help a fellow runner!
James
Hi, it’s me again! James. Checking in to see if the drinking fountains are on/off for 11/15. I still find your website super helpful! 😉
Devin Stagg
We’re updating the article now. Unfortunately, most of the water fountains off now!