- Address: W. 59th Street 10018, USA
- Hours: Open 24 hours daily
- Admission: Free
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Central Park
Central Park, a huge rectangular slice of oxygenating greenness, is New York City's lungs and soul. Taking up a mammoth 843 acres (341 hectares) in Uptown Manhattan, Central Park is laced with walkways, jogging paths, and woodlands.
Not just a place for relaxation, Central Park is also home to a zoo, skating rink, theater, reservoir, boating lake, fountains, bridle paths, and a carousel. If you’re feeling peckish after all that activity, drop into the Loeb Boathouse for a buffet brunch or dinner.
Popular photo stops in Central Park include the Alice in Wonderland and Balto the Malamute statues, the Belvedere Castle atop Vista Rock and the John Lennon memorial gardens at Strawberry Fields, opposite Lennon’s former home in the Dakota apartment building.
Practical Info
Central Park runs north from 59th Street to W 110th Street, bordered by Central Park West and Fifth Avenue. Walking, cycling and taking a horse-drawn carriage ride are the best ways to explore Central Park. Popular strolls include North Meadow and Bethesda Terrace.
The Central Park Visitor Center is at the Dairy, near 65th Street. If you’re entering the park from the south, the closest subways are 5th Avenue and Columbus Circle.
Tours & Tickets
Central Park Date: Horse Carriage Ride with Tavern on the Green Dining Experience
Experience the Tavern with a Horse and Carriage ride through central park followed by a dining experience at Tavern on the Green.
Location: New York, New York
Duration: Flexible
Sunset Tour of Central Park
Enjoy the magnificence and significance of Central Park on this one-of-a-kind sunset walk, where you’ll visit 27 different areas in Central Park (don’t worry, ... Read more
Location: New York City, New York
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Private Central Park Bike Tour with Professional Photoshoot
Learn more about Cleopatra's needle, John Lennon's memorial at Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, and how the park came to be on a guided tour of Central ... Read more
Location: New York, New York
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Central Park Running Tour
“Nature first, second, and third -- architecture after a while,” was the motto of the Central Park architects. It’s hard to imagine that ... Read more
Location: New York, New York
Duration: 90 minutes (approx.)
Central Park Walking Tour and Photoshoot
During this 2-hour walking tour, a guide leads you to 30 different locations throughout Central Park, exploring itss artistic, architectural, and historical ... Read more
Location: New York, New York
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Central Park Horse and Carriage Ride with Professional Photographer
Take a private horse and carriage ride through New York City's Central Park. A cameraman will skate along with the carriage and take photographs as you ... Read more
Location: New York City, New York
Duration: Flexible
Small-Group Central Park Bike Tour
Enjoy a leisurely bike ride through beautiful Central Park! Relax as you follow your guide on a 2-hour ride past both famous and lesser-known sites including ... Read more
Location: New York City, New York
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Central Park Pedicab Tours
Uncover magical Central Park during a private 1 or 2-hour pedicab ride. Visit popular sites including Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain and Bow Bridge, as ... Read more
Location: New York City, New York
Duration: 60 minutes (approx.)
Hell's Kitchen Food Tour and Central Park Stroll
Hell’s Kitchen isn’t really the place where denizens of the netherworld get their food. In fact, it’s a neighborhood on the west side of midtown Manhattan that ... Read more
Location: New York City, New York
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Private Horse and Carriage Ride in Central Park
One of the best ways to see Central Park. Sit back and enjoy a ride in the beautiful green heart of Manhattan. Our friendly tour guides are knowledgeable and ... Read more
Location: New York, New York
Duration: Flexible
