Central Park
Central Park
4.5
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks • Scenic Walking Areas
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06:00 - 01:00
Monday
06:00 - 01:00
Tuesday
06:00 - 01:00
Wednesday
06:00 - 01:00
Thursday
06:00 - 01:00
Friday
06:00 - 01:00
Saturday
06:00 - 01:00
Sunday
06:00 - 01:00
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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Neighbourhood: Central Park
How to get there
- 81st St – Museum of Natural History • 6 min walk
- 86th St • 7 min walk
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DawnW758
Portsmouth, UK61 contributions
Mar 2023
This was expensive as we paid the driver $100 and the journey turned out to be much shorter than we had been expecting. However, the driver was lovely he was well informed and his horse cooper was well behaved. We loved the visit and for us it was well worth the expense.
Written 24 March 2023
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Dan C
Ventura, CA332 contributions
Jun 2022
My first time there and I thoroughly enjoyed it. So much to see and enjoy. We enjoyed the sights, entertainment and the beauty of it right in the heart of NY. Can't wait to go again.
Written 24 March 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia12,444 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Central Park is a huge open area in the heart of Manhattan. It's the jewel of NYC. Apart from the lawn, there's a huge water feature, with row boats. Many people like to picnic here. If you are traveling by foot, the Park is great for walking. The Park is a lot safer than it once was, but it's best not to push your luck and walk through it late at night. Central Park is inviting; it almost divides NYC i in two; it is a great asset to the City.
Written 24 March 2023
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GreigM78
Dunfermline, UK3 contributions
Mar 2023
Just a fabulous place in a city that never stops. We spent a whole day just meandering through the park taking in the Woolmer Rink, Bethesda Terrace and the lake, all the way up to the reservoir and the oddly random Belvedere Castle.
The park is bright and vibrant (and this was very early Spring) with musicians and artists dotted around, people and families just out for a walk in the air.
All the while surrounded by the buildings and sky scrapers of an international city that is never out of eyeline but certainly out of earshot.
The only downside is the horse/cart rides, they absolutely reek both as they stand at the park entrances and when they slowly pass you in the park!
The park is bright and vibrant (and this was very early Spring) with musicians and artists dotted around, people and families just out for a walk in the air.
All the while surrounded by the buildings and sky scrapers of an international city that is never out of eyeline but certainly out of earshot.
The only downside is the horse/cart rides, they absolutely reek both as they stand at the park entrances and when they slowly pass you in the park!
Written 21 March 2023
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Ben Ben
3 contributions
Feb 2023
We used bycle and we cant explore it within a day.Its so big and nice park with fresh air and many fun activities
Written 21 March 2023
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Karl L
2 contributions
Feb 2023
Amadou Tours. Cycled us around this great place. Amadou knew the park really well stopping at All the Relevant places taking really good photos of us. 1st time in New York late Feb 23. Informative Amadou was a mountain of knowledge. Really good value. Make a beeline for Amadou!
Written 20 March 2023
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Melaney68
Chesapeake Beach, MD9,482 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
Due to our quick visit we opted to ride bikes on the Central Park loop so we could take in as much as possible. It was fun to see all of the families with children, the dogs of every size, and we also enjoyed taking pictures throughout the park.
Written 19 March 2023
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Dream80931
New York City, NY2 contributions
Mar 2023
As part of our tour, we made a stop at Strawberry Fields in Central Park. The beautiful scenery and serene atmosphere are sure to be even more impressive when nature is in full bloom.
Written 19 March 2023
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PQM1607
Glasgow, UK50 contributions
Mar 2023
Love this place. It’s the park to escape the cars, people and big buildings. Never went to the zoo, we walked all round it and just enjoyed it. Would not even think of the horse carriages, those wee souls look like they need set free to a ranch!
Written 18 March 2023
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Annan, UK23 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
We had a pedi cab ride round Central Park with Ali which was booked through Central Park attractions. Ali was very funny and knowledgeable.
Written 18 March 2023
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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, FL9 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, France1,047 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, FL47 contributions
Looking for the best area to take a photo shoot with beautiful summer flowers? Thank you
grannieonthego22
Harrison Township, MI73 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
Lomas de Zamora, Argentina334 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
Union155 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 распространяется 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, Greece175 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.
MeisterEMH
Birch Bay, WA367 contributions
Can I use my kayak in Central park?
Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia12,444 contributions
Central Park is the most visited park in the USA, millions of people visit every year. I suggest that you check with the NYC authorities about canoeing.
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CENTRAL PARK (New York City) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Central Park
- Central Park is open:
- Sun - Sat 06:00 - 01:00
- We recommend booking Central Park tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 131 Central Park tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Central Park:
- Central Park Walking Tour (From €23.46)
- NYC Central Park Bike Rental (From €11.54)
- 50 Minutes Central Park Horse and Carriage Tour Up to 4 Adults (From €187.68)
- New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour (From €92.90)
- New York Lower Central Park Scavenger Hunt Adventure (From €19.26)
- Hotels near Central Park:
- (0.72 km) The Mark Hotel
- (0.54 km) The West Townhouse
- (0.35 km) Brownstone Beauty - Steps from Central Park & museum
- (0.78 km) The Surrey
- (1.28 km) The Wallace
- Restaurants near Central Park:
- (0.30 km) The Met Dining Room
- (0.30 km) The Petrie Court Cafe
- (0.33 km) Roof Garden Café and Martini Bar
- (0.70 km) The Consulate
- (0.52 km) Cafe Sabarsky
- Attractions near Central Park:
- (0.01 km) Tsuneyogawa Kyoryo
- (0.35 km) The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- (0.21 km) Cleopatra's Needle
- (0.34 km) Museum Hack
- (0.21 km) Delacorte Theater