May 16th, 2026
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Diana Ross Playground (Entrance by W 81st Street)
Diana Ross Playground, West 81st Street, New York, NY, USA
Join Urban Design Forum for our first-ever picnic in Central Park.
Spring is here, and we’re ready to celebrate with you! Join us for a potluck-style picnic in Central Park — family and friends are more than welcome. Pack a snack, grab a blanket (or snag one of our new picnic blankets to pick up on-site), and come hang out. Whether you’re a longtime Forumite or brand new to the network, this is the perfect afternoon to connect and enjoy the season together.
Rain Date: Sunday, May 17
Pack for the Picnic ↓
Picnic blankets! Beach towels! Hats! Shop the Forum’s first-ever merchandise collection — grab your blanket in time for the picnic. Blankets will be available for pick up at the picnic, and hats and towels will begin shipping in May. (If you plan on picking up your order at our May 16th picnic, use code MAY16PICKUP to get free shipping).
Guest & Accessibility Policies
This event is open to Urban Design Forum Fellows and their invited guests.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. The picnic will be held in Central Park on the grass, which may include some uneven terrain.
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