There’s so much to see, and there are so many ways to see it all. Whether you’re looking for a romantic tour or a family day out, there’s something for everyone. This is the most famous park in New York, and it’s no wonder why.
If you had 48 hours to explore 843 acres of Central Park, how would you do it? While many visitors prefer a peaceful, aimless ramble through the Park, planners-at-heart seek out a bit more structure. Whether you’re just stopping by for a visit, heading to a concert, or consider Central Park your backyard, we have you covered […]
From October to April, Wollman Rink welcomes visitors for ice skating, an activity that has a long history in Central Park. Wollman Rink’s location in the south area of the Park makes it easy to reach as well as a prime spot for enjoying Park scenery and the City skyline—a combination that becomes ever more […]
In 1853, all of Manhattan’s dedicated green space added up to fewer than 200 acres—a pittance compared to London’s 6,000 acres and unfitting for a quickly growing city with dreams of being one of the world’s great metropolises. The solution was Central Park. Today, Central Park is such an iconic part of New York that […]
Central Park is an oasis for urban-dwelling dog owners and their pets alike. There are 600,000 dogs (or a ratio of 6.8 dogs to every 100 humans) in NYC, and along with our 42 million human visitors, NYC Parks estimates a whopping 1.5 million canine visits to Central Park each year! It may be tempting to think […]
The Central Park Zoo is home to animals from tropical, temperate, and polar regions. One of its most prominent features is the sea lion pool and tank, located in the center courtyard, which is visible from outside of the Zoo. Other exhibits feature snow leopards, grizzly bears, penguins, and more. The Tisch Children’s Zoo includes numerous exhibits […]
