Central Park's Davis Center Opens with Revitalized Ice Rink and Pool Facilities
By
Kate Mazade
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer in Central Park's north end has opened, revitalizing the 1960s Lasker Rink and Pool recreational facility. Designed by Susan T Rodriguez, the project reconnects the park's natural waterways while providing seasonal ice skating and swimming facilities. The center represents a fusion of landscape and architecture, restoring and modernizing the recreational infrastructure while enhancing environmental integration with the park's natural systems.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledSusan T Rodriguez has designed a revitalised recreational facility in Central Park
rebuilding a 1960s ice rink and pool and reconnecting the park's natural waterways
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer at the north end of Central Park opened in April 2025
restoring the seasonal recreational facilities of the Lasker Rink and Pool
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