Central Park

5th Avenue - Central Park West 59 - 110 Streets

Manhattan

Acres: 840.01

For additional park information, please visit the Central Park Conservancy website.

Arguably one of the most famous parks in the world, Central Park is a manmade wonder.  Not only is it the first public park built in America, but it is also one of the most frequently visited, with over 25 million guests per year.

Set in the middle of bustling Manhattan, its grounds serve as a safe haven, not only for athletes, daydreamers, musicians, and strollers, but also for teems of migratory birds each year.  One can spend an entire peaceful day roaming its grounds, gazing upon nearly 50 fountains, monuments, and sculptures or admiring its 36 bridges and arches.

With recreational facilities abounding, the more energetic won’t have a problem finding a spot to skate, pedal, row, dribble, or climb to his or her heart’s delight.  Although Central Park has 21 official playgrounds, we like to think of it as one gigantic jungle gym in its peak season.

150 years’ worth of visitors have enjoyed and recommended Central Park; don’t you think it’s time for your turn?

Featured Monument

Belvedere Castle

Look! A castle on the horizon! What princes or princesses or meteorologists have stayed here?

Facilities

• Accessible Playgrounds
• Baseball Fields
• Basketball Courts
• Bathrooms
• Bicycling and Greenways
• Dog Runs
• Fishing
• Horseback Riding Trails
• Ice Skating Rinks
• Nature Centers
• Paddleboat Rentals
• Pools
• Restaurants
• Soccer Fields
• Tennis Courts
• Volleyball Courts
• Zoos and Aquariums

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