20 Vintage Photos of Central Park In The Summertime (1940s-1980s)

Last Updated on May 30, 2025 by Matt Staff

Take a step back to the New York afternoons of the olden days. Central Park has always possessed a magical air about it. It’s especially fun to relive some of the park’s bygone eras through vintage photos that capture the park during its summertime moments. These 20 vintage photos of NYC’s Central Park are a powerful time capsule.

…

1. It was the summer of 1961 and the times were glorious

2. The summer of 1969 in Central Park was quite the time

Story continues