Central Park

Central Park

Central Park
4.7
Points of Interest & LandmarksParksScenic Walking Areas
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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Neighborhood: Central Park
How to get there
  • 81st St – Museum of Natural History • 6 min walk
  • 86th St • 7 min walk
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  • Brenna
    Province of Leinster, Ireland131 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Central Park is definitely worth a visit when visiting New York. It does fall lend itself to being one of the city's most famous attractions, but it is worth it to escape some of the hustle and bustle of the city itself. We visited in December/January and it was lovely to stroll around the park in the fresh, crisp air. There are plenty of people but due to it's vast size and numerous activities there is no element of it that is considered "too busy". Stroll through the park, rent a bicycle, or take a horse drawn carriage tour around to view the various sites such as Strawberry Fields, Bow Bridge or Bethesda Terrace. It’s an amazing place to walk around and explore.
    Visited December 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written January 11, 2025
  • Imliooper
    United Kingdom1,862 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is an oasis right in the middle of bustling New York City. Covering a landscaped area of 843 acres, it is a marvel and must see for the visitor to the city. It was a grey, wintry day in the early afternoon that we went. The lake had frozen solid. Despite fallen snow on the paths, there were plenty of people, varied ages, out to enjoy this unique oasis. Little ones were having fun, in strollers, holding adult hands or even running ahead on their own. Hats, coats, gloves and scarves were all de rigueur for the weather, inclement as it was. Central Park Boathouse was open and inviting, in case one fancied a hot drink or victuals. New York’s Central Park is reputed to be one of the most visited sights in the US, whatever the season. On visiting this place one can understand why it’s so popular. Located smack in the middle of Manhattan, and yet once you’re there, it feels so calm and serene, a semblance of being far remote from a big city.
    Visited January 2025
    Traveled with family
    Written February 1, 2025
  • Gary T
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Central Park is a must visit oasis in the middle of bustling New York City. Perfect for relaxing, exercising, or exploring, there’s something for everyone, carriage rides, a zoo, boat rentals, and even self-guided tours with QR codes. Plenty of restrooms and seating make it convenient, though snacks and drinks can be pricey, so bringing your own is smart. The park is clean, safe during the day, and full of friendly dogs and playful squirrels. Don't miss grabbing a fresh fruit cup for $5—it’s a treat! A great spot to unwind or enjoy a slice of nature in the city.
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    Written January 6, 2025
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 4, 2025
  • august01
    London, United Kingdom673 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Huge park in the middle of the city. It can take more than 1.5 hours to walk the length of it. It includes a small zoo, a children's petting zoo, fountains, a lake, entertainers, children's play areas, a bandstand, rides, amazing historic buildings. No matter what you like, there's something for everyone, and it's such a treat to stroll throughout it and enjoy the relative peace and tranqulity.
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written March 2, 2025
  • craig1086
    Atlanta, Georgia1,993 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Probably the best urban park in America. It was nice to see so many people out, yet the vibe still feel calm. There were a ton of people out strolling with their dogs, as it was a nice day. Unless you plan to spend all day, you won't walk around the entire park in one visit. Many trails, and we saw people boating, playing baseball, and soccer. Nice reflecting pools as well to pitstop at. Despite the large crowds, it felt like the park was neverending, and had space for everyone. Bring your own snacks unless you're prepared to dish out $30+. The park is also kept pretty clean, which is a feat in itself. I'd come back again just to leisurely lounge.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 20, 2024
  • Sherry M
    Springfield, Missouri306 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    With a group of friends on a beautiful day in April. Walkers: 3 of us love to walk and meandered for a couple of hours through spots you can't get to on wheels (the Ramble, etc.). Almost 6 miles of walking. :) It was beautiful. The cherry trees and flowers were in bloom and there were performers sprinkled throughout. Non-walkers: 7 took pedi-cab tours. They paid $40 each for an hour+ tour with pickup / drop off at Hotel Edison. Feel free to bargain down to ~ half of what is originally offered. Pay in cash. They had a great time, saw the highlights and got good pictures.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 10, 2024
  • 李华
    Hong Kong, China8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Strolling along the tree-lined trails, you see people sweating on the playing fields and feel the vitality of the city. We also rented a small boat to row gently on the lake and enjoy a quiet time. Although there are many tourists, this natural beauty makes us feel relaxed. Overall, Central Park is the perfect place for couples to relax and enjoy their lives.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 25, 2024
  • Travel Blog Anna Blunschi
    558 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A large piece of nature and tranquility right in the bustling heart of the city – Central Park is Manhattan's green lung and a welcome contrast to the gray skyscrapers. The park offers numerous sights, activities, and beautiful paths that invite you to take relaxing strolls. Since the park is truly massive, I’ve put together a suggestion for a walking tour. It’s a smaller route, which was perfect for us in cold weather. In summer, I would recommend a longer tour – perhaps even by bike.
    Visited November 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 14, 2025
  • Isa M
    60 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A wonderful walk. We rented an electric bike and toured the park making stops to enjoy the views. Mandatory stop at John Lenon's corner, where spending time listening to songs and people singing is a nice experience,
    Visited February 2025
    Traveled with family
    Written February 10, 2025
  • Romina67
    Ghedi, Italy324 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    How nn take a walk in Central Park during this holiday? Wonderful sunny day that made us taste the best of this gigantic park. Well-kept paths and a path between beautiful trees and squirrels everywhere. I recommend crossing it during the day and not in the evening x nn have the unpleasant surprise of getting lost!
    Visited November 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written December 29, 2024
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MaruDiYa
Neuquen, Argentina369 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Family
It is such a large park that we visited it with my family in two days.
It has many attractions such as its lakes, the tribute to John Lenon, the Bow Bridge where so many movies were filmed, the carousel that didn't impact me as much, the zoo, and the kilometers of pedestrian paths and bike paths.

It has several places to eat as food carts and public bathrooms that bordered the limit of hygienic.
I definitely recommend getting to know it, checking the weather since once you are inside it takes a long time to go from one place to another on foot. A nice alternative is to rent bicycles.
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Written October 2, 2023
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Tracey Alley 8SM
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Solo
A 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.
Written September 10, 2023
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Sebastien_D54
Villerupt, France1,372 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Couples
We strolled a few hours in Central Park during our stay in New York, the park is very large and wooded, and so as I say in the title, this contrasts sharply with the city located only a few meters away. The weather was nice, the ride was very pleasant and we were able to meet street artists of all kinds, newlyweds, and very many not at all fierce squirrels who make their show. There are many things to see in Central Park, very scattered, it would take a day to see everything, but I still think it is essential to make a jump.
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Written February 20, 2025
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aldabra007
Trieste, Italy2,497 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
This time I went in winter and, leaving aside some meadows that are still slightly snow-covered, it doesn't have the same beauty that can be seen in spring. I wanted to travel it from the south to get to the large lake and I think it is the most varied and interesting part. Here is also the area sadly famous for the death of John Lennon. I found the smaller lake frozen but the numerous presence of squirrels for which I recommend bringing some food. They are not shy at all and will come and take it in their hands. In the central part, to cross it, I had to travel along a stretch of dirt road full of puddles and mud, so I recommend following an alternative road. However, the park always has its enormous charm and is a green lung that is absolutely worth visiting, although taking into account that it is an outdoor attraction, I strongly advise against doing so in bad weather.
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Written February 5, 2024
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KappaBet
Milan, Italy930 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
We were in the park for about two hours, renting a bike and following the signs to see as much as possible. The park is very lived in and feels like it is the lungs of the city. In addition to the main tourist spots, there are very nice playgrounds and resting spots. The bike can only be used on main roads, in the innermost alleys it is necessary to push it by hand. If you want to use it in the park I recommend planning the route in advance, as we didn't know this and had to improvise.
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Written August 10, 2023
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kyrillos2017
Athens, Greece278 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Central Park is one of the reasons to enjoy New York. It is indeed an oasis in this bustling city. After the first few meters the scenery changes and you can wander in any way you want. We went three or four times and we can say that we saw most of it. We saw it both in the rain and in the sun, a different setting! With the sun in autumn, the images certainly change depending on the colors of the leaves of the trees. Of course, there is also the tourist way to see it either by horse-drawn carriage or by bicycle (which I think costs $6 a minute). For the nostalgic there's Strawberry Fields, the track J. Lennon watched from his apartment, as well as an Imagine mosaic dedicated to his memory. It is difficult to describe it in a few lines. Through the park you can reach the Metropolitan museum and the Natural History museum.
Google
Written December 14, 2023
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Kicco66
Italy3,389 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Couples
It is the largest urban park in New York and one of the most important in the world. It is more than 4 km long with lakes and waterfalls, in short a forest in the city. We visited it in winter, certainly in summer it is more lush, but it's strange to be practically in the middle of the green and see the skyscrapers overlooking the plants. Very picturesque ice rink in the park. Cute and very fast the inhabitants of the park, the squirrels.
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Written January 1, 2025
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Magnolia F
Amsterdam, The Netherlands4 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Friends
Central Park is a green oasis in the heart of New York City. It impresses with its vastness, variety of natural zones, and architectural features. Beautiful walking paths, cozy ponds, and stunning views of the city create an atmosphere of peace and relaxation. However, due to the large number of tourists and locals, it can sometimes be hard to find quiet spots. Despite this, the park is definitely worth visiting, especially if you enjoy walking outdoors surrounded by nature without leaving the city.
Written February 26, 2025
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Henry’s Take
San Diego, CA1,486 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
Trail Series, Part 30
Fore•sight
The ability to foresee; the act of looking forward; a view of the future.

I can’t claim to know the details of the conversations taking place in the mid-1800’s about the future of NYC, but it is clear to me that at least some of those voices demonstrated incredible foresight. While some proposed that public grounds be constructed in order to establish the city’s international reputation as being commensurate with that of London or Paris, others understood that a rapidly expanding populace would benefit from an escape from the congestion of city life, even if for just an afternoon. And thus, Central Park was planned and created.

I once heard these 843 acres described as covering “an irregular terrain”, which I find a creative illustration of the rolling hills throughout and consistent mixture of paved, unpaved, and uneven surfaces. This, however, should not discourage those with mobility issues from setting out for this NYC gem as the myriad of paved paths are extensive and widely accessible.

Opened in 1859, it is the first landscaped public park in the United States, welcomes 42 million visitors annually, and requires more than 300 employees to maintain to it.

If your goal is to cover as many uninterrupted miles during your workout as possible, you’ll be pleased to learn that the interior paths within the park are entirely paved and provide clearly delineated and separate lanes for walkers, runners, and cyclists. Now should that create within you an implicit faith that your safety is assured? Not hardly. Be sure to keep your head on a swivel ‘cuz this is New York City baby and it stops (let alone slows down) for no one!

And that’s…Henry’s Take.

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Written May 22, 2024
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TalalQatar
25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Pick a day with good weather, grab your coffee, and go

You will feel every single moment happy and relaxed.

You have to choose a good pair of walking shoes.

Take photos and make memories with your friends or your family.
Written March 1, 2024
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