Free Wi-Fi in Central Park
May 25, 2006 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Things to See & Do
Now that the weather is getting warmer with each passing day, I hate to pass up an opportunity to miss out on the sun and warmth that is summer. And, it’s far more pleasant to catch up on email, write for this blog, and read the blogs of my friends and the travel industry, when I’m in a sunny environment.
Always looking to kill two birds with one stone, I was intrigured with the announcement that in July, Central Park will have free wi-fi. By summer’s end, additional parks in Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx will as well. Sounds like this may be NYC’s attempt to catch up with the free city-wide wi-fi plans of Philadelphia and San Francisco.
While I don’t NEED wi-fi in any park, it is a nice option — to go outside and still be able to get work done. Sometimes packing around my laptop is a pain (in various places), but a change of scenery can spark those creative juices, and it sure as hell beats the inside of a boring hotel room.
Photo credit: flickr
One of the things my husband likes to do is to check and see how many different wireless connections he can find while out & about. Apparently quite a few people don’t realize they need to secure their wireless networks.
Your post reminded me that I never did get around to checking out the internet service at our local Barnes & Noble.
I’ve noticed several wireless connection options when I travel. I usually refrain from “piggybacking” onto someone’s account, as long as I can still get a free connection.
I was tempted the other day, though. . . .
And perhaps that’s a good topic for a post.