Central Park
Central Park
4.5
6:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Monday
6:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Friday
6:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 1:00 AM
About
For more than 150 years, visitors have flocked to Central Park's 843 green acres in the heart of Manhattan. Since 1980, the Park has been managed by the Central Park Conservancy, in partnership with the public. Central Park is open 6 am to 1 am daily. Visit the official website of Central Park to learn more about Park happenings and activities and to learn how you to help Central Park!
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- 81st St – Museum of Natural History • 6 min walk
- 86th St • 7 min walk
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- Moe_IpakUnited States414 contributionsWonderfulWe visited on a beautiful day. Rented bikes to see all major attractions within CP. It was easier to bike than walk. So many places to rest, relax, enjoy the view. This is a full day experience at the very least.Visited July 2023Written July 28, 2023
- Thomas VOakland, California17,057 contributionsThe Green Lungs of the CityWe spent the entire afternoon here visiting some of the greatest hits like the Bethesda Fountain and the mall with all of the statues. Also Strawberry Fields. Lots of people around, all having a great time in excellent weather. Came back a week later to another part of the park further uptown and that was excellent also. Such beautiful landscaping. A green oasis.Visited May 2023Written August 3, 2023
- Franziska KMulhouse, France144 contributionsIdeal to discover by bikeVery nice and huge park. Ideal to discover with a bike. Rent a bike nearby and tour the park on your own. No need for a guided tour. Takes you about 2 hours if you drive slowly, stop at the MET, have a pique-nique in the park.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten August 8, 2023
- MagsCox19 contributionsBeautiful oasis of calm in the cityWe visited Central Park on hot summer days in August. The trees, breeze, rocks, squirrels, birds, views, were beautiful. We even went back for an hour on our last day in New York. Love it!Visited August 2023Written August 10, 2023
- kfsvc78Springfield, Illinois115 contributionsLuv this placeBeautiful place. One of the best New York experience I’ve done. Different area where you could enjoy different things, the fountain,the mall, little mini hike, the lake ,playground for different age group, the castle, the zoo n etc. Very versatile park, In the middle of New York City. Must do.Visited August 2023Travelled with friendsWritten August 12, 2023
- Paul MGatineau, Canada15 contributionsExperience at Central ParkCentral Park is simply phenomenal! We took the Central Park TV & Movie Sites tour which added to the pleasure! We also went to the French Yorkers bench; hint: it is near the basket ball courts… 😉Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten August 12, 2023
- SallyPembrokeshireWales, United Kingdom129 contributionsScenic Central Park!Stunning Central Park. Beautiful scenic park well worth a visit whilst in NYC. Great place for cycling, walking, running and so much more! Such a large space and so big that you can get lost! Remember what entrance you start at! Beautiful lakes and small wildlife roaming free within the park. Highly recommended!Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten August 25, 2023
- Tracey Alley 8SM1 contributionA pictorial night of diningA pictorial night of dining Located in Manhattan New York, I visited GoldenPlates cinema, Upon entry you feel like you've entered a cinematic universe. Today Mamma Mia was being previewed. Once we found our table with our names we each took a seat where our names were placed. As soon as everyone sat down, the waiters were released and started taking orders from each table. After everyone's order was taken the waiters left the cinema. The movie went on when suddenly all the lights went off but one stayed on and faced a door where multiple shadows stood The shadows soon came out the final song of the movie played "I Have a Dream". Once the song started the actors started singing a dancing. They were all dressed like different characters. The main character soon took the stage and we realized it was Amanda Seyfried the actual actor who played in the movie. Gradually the audience started to get up from their seats and started dancing around too. In conclusion, The service was first class, With the staff ensuring your meal was perfectly timed with the movie. The menu either had food from the movie or drinks related to the movie but don't worry there were different diet options. The cinema offers other movies which I hope to see soon. This place is perfect for any event all under the price of $100 per person. Be prepared to be shocked, entertained, and just full of joy from the first scene to the final scene.Visited September 2023Travelled soloWritten September 10, 2023
- LilacwheatyNottingham, United Kingdom849 contributionsGreat to visit, go with Friends in mindhas to be part of a first visit to New York and would return again. Lots of winding paths take you to points of interest. We had planned to hire bikes but these are intended for the main roadways only, not the network of smaller paths so we think it is better to arrive with fresh legs and walk several miles to see most of itVisited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten October 1, 2023
- JSCash1Matthews, North Carolina36 contributionsGreat Christmas get awayIf you are visiting NY City during the holidays, Central Park is a must do! Walk or ride in the crisp air… make sure you stop at the Tavern on the Green for a brunch. Fun place to people watchVisited December 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten October 3, 2023
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lde457
252 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
I didn't see very much of the park - it is massive - but I enjoyed what I did see. There's a lovely nature reserve but where they had turtles. Also statues of historical figures (Robbie Burns etc.). The information plaques were helpful. There's a lot going on in the park and I only saw a fraction of it. There are some lovely views of the city.
Written July 24, 2024
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BeccaKate54
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Apr 2024 • Couples
Who couldn't love central Park. Its like walking onto a movie set. So many familiar sites. That aside it is very beautiful place to exercise or just sit relax and enjoy the scenic views.
Written July 23, 2024
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Stanley H
Hong Kong, China9,227 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
來紐約旅遊,其中一個算是不可錯過的行程,就是著名的《Central Park》,紐約中央公園了。那天,雖然下著大雨,但絕對沒有掃去我的興致,一於按原定計劃,由 American Museum of Natural History 出發,一路行到去 Trump Tower。天氣不好,就冒著大雨,用另一個角度去欣賞這一個巨大的公園啦。
由 American Museum of Natural History 那一個入口入去《Central Park》,你會發現自已,係由一條林蔭小徑慢慢地進發。穿過不同的分支小路,泥路,就會去到一條林蔭大道,正式遊公園了。
首先,我要找地標,先向公園內的湖進發。《Central Park》,有兩個大湖,其中的一個,叫 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir ,在公園的北部。也是最大的一個湖。而且,好明顯那是一個供應紐約市食水的大型水庫。
而我到訪的,是最美麗,最具人氣的 "The Lake"。 我在比較少遊客設施的西岸去欣賞這一個湖,看到這湖及這公園比較天然的一面。
從湖西岸這一邊遠眺,可先見著名的 Bow Bridge,也看到對岸的假山真水。可見得,《Central Park》的確係一個鬧市中的一個綠洲。在城市的中心點,有一個有山有水有野生動物的悠閒地方,忙碌中也不失一份寫意,非常之好。
因為下雨,沒太多心情去慢慢享受這一個公園及這一個美麗湖邊了。突然,遠方有一部馬車駛至。這時,令我想起了一個可愛的電影場景。就是迪士尼電影 Enchanted (魔法奇緣) ,女主角在公園內帶領眾人高歌起舞的一幕。而這也是令我決定,風雨不改都要來《Central Park》一遊的原因。
當日,沒看到載歌載舞的場景。但讓我看見美麗的馬車,也總算如願了。
之後,我繼續沿著公園的大道,回去曼克頓的市中心。《Central Park》,不缺乏的,就是草地。而我面前的這一個 Sheep Meadow,是最具人氣的大草地。夏天,或天氣晴朗時,在這兒野餐,玩樂,都是一件非常之 relaxing 的事。
繼續慢慢向 Manhattan 進發了。高樓大廈也離我越來越近了。而我來到的,是一個名叫 Hallett Nature Sanctuary 的地方。從名字中已經可以知道,這是一個自然保護區,是一個供遊客賞鳥的地方。根據網上查到的資料,原來這是季侯鳥的其中一個中途站。
不一會,我達陣了。來到公園位於 6 Ave 的大門。在大門外,有一個紀念 José Julián Martí 的銅像。 José Julián Martí ,是古巴的民族英雄,古巴反對殖民統治的領袖。
若是天氣好,相信我會花多一���時間在公園內享受一下悠閒的時光。而這一次,雖冒著雨,但也感受到這《Central Park》令人感開心的一面。下次若有機會再來,有紐約有多幾天的時間,這兒,是值得去花一整天去遊覽的啊。
由 American Museum of Natural History 那一個入口入去《Central Park》,你會發現自已,係由一條林蔭小徑慢慢地進發。穿過不同的分支小路,泥路,就會去到一條林蔭大道,正式遊公園了。
首先,我要找地標,先向公園內的湖進發。《Central Park》,有兩個大湖,其中的一個,叫 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir ,在公園的北部。也是最大的一個湖。而且,好明顯那是一個供應紐約市食水的大型水庫。
而我到訪的,是最美麗,最具人氣的 "The Lake"。 我在比較少遊客設施的西岸去欣賞這一個湖,看到這湖及這公園比較天然的一面。
從湖西岸這一邊遠眺,可先見著名的 Bow Bridge,也看到對岸的假山真水。可見得,《Central Park》的確係一個鬧市中的一個綠洲。在城市的中心點,有一個有山有水有野生動物的悠閒地方,忙碌中也不失一份寫意,非常之好。
因為下雨,沒太多心情去慢慢享受這一個公園及這一個美麗湖邊了。突然,遠方有一部馬車駛至。這時,令我想起了一個可愛的電影場景。就是迪士尼電影 Enchanted (魔法奇緣) ,女主角在公園內帶領眾人高歌起舞的一幕。而這也是令我決定,風雨不改都要來《Central Park》一遊的原因。
當日,沒看到載歌載舞的場景。但讓我看見美麗的馬車,也總算如願了。
之後,我繼續沿著公園的大道,回去曼克頓的市中心。《Central Park》,不缺乏的,就是草地。而我面前的這一個 Sheep Meadow,是最具人氣的大草地。夏天,或天氣晴朗時,在這兒野餐,玩樂,都是一件非常之 relaxing 的事。
繼續慢慢向 Manhattan 進發了。高樓大廈也離我越來越近了。而我來到的,是一個名叫 Hallett Nature Sanctuary 的地方。從名字中已經可以知道,這是一個自然保護區,是一個供遊客賞鳥的地方。根據網上查到的資料,原來這是季侯鳥的其中一個中途站。
不一會,我達陣了。來到公園位於 6 Ave 的大門。在大門外,有一個紀念 José Julián Martí 的銅像。 José Julián Martí ,是古巴的民族英雄,古巴反對殖民統治的領袖。
若是天氣好,相信我會花多一���時間在公園內享受一下悠閒的時光。而這一次,雖冒著雨,但也感受到這《Central Park》令人感開心的一面。下次若有機會再來,有紐約有多幾天的時間,這兒,是值得去花一整天去遊覽的啊。
Written July 23, 2024
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Pompeylad
Portsmouth, UK297 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Sunday morning & the whole of Manhattan seems to be out enjoying this beautiful park. So quiet and peaceful with the backdrop of the city in the background.
Written July 21, 2024
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Supermaeng
Seoul, South Korea67 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Vast lawn, natural animals like sciurus, birds and ducks. Great trees make me calm and tranquil. If I have a enough time, I want to spend here all day.
Written July 18, 2024
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skd22
567 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We spent a significant amount of time in the park and I would say that we saw 75% of it. It is a huge area with lots of different things to see. We had a list of "must sees" and found it helpful to guide us in the direction we wanted to go when we would approach a sign with choices. Lots of fountains, statues, ponds, flowers and turtles! An enjoyable, but very hot and humid afternoon. Crowds were not as bad as I had expected for a Saturday. We were there from 12:00-3:00.
Written July 18, 2024
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Taylor B
Chicago, IL8,417 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Did you know that more gunpowder was used to clear the area of soil and rocks for Central Park in New York City than was used at the battle of Gettysburg in the Civil War? Yet Central Park is only the fifth largest park in New York City. But it is the most visited urban park in the United States with an estimated 42 million visitors annually. Located between the Upper West Side and Upper East Side neighborhoods of Manhattan, Central Park is bordered by Central Park North at 110th Street, Central Park South at 59th Street, Central Park West at 8th Avenue and Fifth Avenue on the east, Harlem to the north and Midtown Manhattan to the south. Designed by architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the 843-acre property was opened to the public in 1858. The first landscaped park in the United States, it is worth $528 billion by today's value scale. It contains five visitors centers, 21 children's playgrounds, eight lakes and ponds, all created artificially, more than 20,000 trees, is patrolled by its own New York City Police Department precinct, is surrounded b a 29,025-foot-long and three feet, 10 inches high stone wall, 29 sculptures, 26 baseball fields, 12 tennis courts, eight basketball courts, two ice skating rinks, seven soccer fields, four volleyball courts and two indoor restaurants. Wildlife that inhabit the park includes fish, turtles, frogs, bats, squirrels, chipmunks, opossum and birds. No snakes. Open from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily, The park also features four drives, 6.1 miles long, that are used by runners, joggers, pedestrians, bicyclists, inline skaters and scooters. And there are three scenic drives that highlight New York City's skyline. Main attractions are Ramble and Lake, the Central Park zoo, Hallett Nature Sanctuary, Wollman Rink, Central Park Carousel, Sheep Meadow, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir and Delacoste Theater. It is one of the most filmed locations in the world and has been the site of several major events, including the Simon and Garfunkel concert in 1981 and the Garth Brooks concert in 1997. Two interesting attractions are Cleopatra's Needle, a red granite obelisk and the oldest man-made structure in Central Park that originally was erected in ancient Egypt in 1,450 BC; and Strawberry Fields, a 2.5-acre landscaped section which commemorates the life of John Lennon, who was murdered outside the nearby Dakota apartment building in 1980. Central Park was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1963, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 and designated a New York City scenic landmark in 1974.
Written July 17, 2024
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TarHeel
Durham, NC1,122 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
C'mon, I mean, it's Central Park! This was our second visit and we never tire of seeing new areas and people watching. After visiting the Guggenheim, we walked through the park and enjoyed seeing the trees, carousel, lake and wildlife (turtles, birds, fish). We got coffee by the boathouse and just soaked it all in. We didn't see any buskers/performers this time but we know they're always around. Go and enjoy the park.
Written July 17, 2024
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andyh67186334
Coalville, UK10,073 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
I've visited Central Park numerous times during the last 32 years and at different times of the year. It's a tranquil place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
I visited early on a Friday morning so there's only joggers and locals walking their dogs at this time. The park is full of statutes, view points, bridges, tunnels and lakes. There's always something to see, plus the addition of bird and wildlife.
I visited early on a Friday morning so there's only joggers and locals walking their dogs at this time. The park is full of statutes, view points, bridges, tunnels and lakes. There's always something to see, plus the addition of bird and wildlife.
Written July 14, 2024
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Samantha W
Driffield, United Kingdom46 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
What a place. It. Is. Huge!! We didn’t even get half way through it was that big and we were running out of time. There is so much to see and do here.
Written July 11, 2024
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Wanessa I
Florianopolis, SC22 contributions
Tem algum lugar no Central Park para aluguel de bike? Ou scotter? Melhor pegar a city bike mesmo?
SylofQC
Laval, Canada96 contributions
You can use the city bikes, there are a lot of drop site but you need to install an app on your smart phone. Otherwise there is also that place near the southern part of Central Park : bike rental central park
Only one question.
WHY Shakespeare monument is inscribed at the back of the base not at the front???
Monument is located at the Literary Walk.
Thanks!
DJ D.A.
Vero Beach, FL12 contributions
Great question. When you find the answer, be sure to let me know. Thanks
Hi,
I have to give a presentation about Central Park and would like to know where exactly Central Park is located.
Thanks in advance
Greetings
Jan
deux4six
Tremblay-En-France, France1,117 contributions
hi,
Central Pak is very easy to find; there's à lot of entrance all around the park. You can choose one of the entrance located along 5th avenue. But, the best way to enter the park is at columbus circle. Central park start at 59th street(south and finish at 110th street(north). The most touristic part off the park is located beetween 59th et 79th street.
Hope It will help us
Regards
Lee2385
Port Charlotte, FL52 contributions
Looking for the best area to take a photo shoot with beautiful summer flowers? Thank you
grannieonthego22
Harrison Township, MI92 contributions
There were beautiful flowers throughout our walk. It’s hard to say where exactly you can find the best. I did find help with workers who drive around in carts. They can tell you where the best spots are.
Ezequiel Nicolas Arnes
Llavallol, Argentina335 contributions
es un parque increible, magico, pero para una persona que ya lo visito, ya lo conocio, la mayoria de los puntos mas importantes, vale la pena visitarlo una segunda o tercera vez? y en ese caso cual seria el proposito sabiendo que ya se conoce bastante por dentro, gracias. los leo
magdhagomezvalverde
Guadalajara, Mexico4 contributions
Quizás la parte norte que no es muy frecuentada, o el área de los museos en met y el de historia natural que está enfrente en la parte oeste del parque. O quizás un paseo en las carrozas con caballos. O ir en una época del año diferente a la que ya han ido.
Scenic21548189869
Brooklyn, NY
what's the address to central park ?
Big Buck
Union149 contributions
New york new york 175th and 5th.
NeliiyLeo192R
Hong Kong, China
Исследователи CDC проанализировали генетический код образцов вирусов, собранных у трех десятков инфицированных жителей Нью-Йорка в начале марта, и обнаружили, что большинство ранних случаев этих коронавирусов можно проследить до Европы. Это также подтверждает то, что говорят многие исследователи: благодаря введению смягчающих мер, таких как запреты на поездки, приостановка занятий и приказы о приостановке, Нью-Йорк широко распростр��няется в обществе.
Carolina Ramos
Paris, France1 contribution
Hello.
I wish to know if the park is open now, despite pandemic? If is that, What is the schedule, please?
Thanks a lot 😊
Manisha G
Austin, TX
Which subway is the best for going to central park NYC from Times Square
chriskyr
Nea Smirni, Greece208 contributions
Central park is 10 minutes by foot! But it depends to which place at central park you wanna go because the park is so so so so big! Otherwise, you can take the C (blue) line to UPTOWN & QUEENS. One good station for the centre of central park is 81 street - museum of natural history. Have a nice day.
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