Accessibility Info
Central Park Preserve
Hallett Nature Sanctuary
Borough: Manhattan
Acres: 34
Habitat Type: Forest
Map: PDF
This 3.4-acre preserve is located in the southeastern corner of the park, bordered by The Pond. It was created in 1934 by former Commissioner Robert Moses, who called the preserve the Promontory. It received its current name in 1986 by Commissioner Henry Stern, after George Harvey Hallett Jr., a bird-watcher, naturalist, and civic leader. The forest is mainly occupied by black cherry and black locust trees. It is only open for special tours.
Directions
By Subway: Take the N, R or W train to 5th Ave/59th Street. Walk to Grand Army Plaza (E. 59th Street and 5th Ave.) and walk west into the park at the entrance closest to 59th Street. Follow the path along the pond and the Nature Sanctuary is west of the pond.
By Bus The M1, M2, M3, M4, M30, Q32 and M5 all pass Grand Army Plaza (E. 59th Street and 5th Ave.). Follow above Subway directions from Grand Army Plaza.
