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Central Park

Carnegie Hill

Step into Central Park and forget you're surrounded by skyscrapers. This 843-acre oasis weaves meadows, lakes, and woodland paths, offering everything from Bethesda Fountain's grandeur to quiet birdwatching in the Ramble.

Urban oasis
Iconic landmarks
Year-round activities
Dog-friendly zones

Tips

🌳"If you visit only one park in New York City, this is the grande dame" (Lonely Planet)
β˜€οΈ"There is nowhere better in New York City to visit than Central Park when the weather is warm" (Travel Lemming)
🎭catch free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater in summer

Central Park

New York, NY, USA

Upcoming at Central Park

Friday, Jun 12
Free concerts and performances under the stars

Free concerts and performances under the stars

June 12

Summer nights in Central Park mean free concerts under the stars. Settle onto the lawn with a blanket and let live music fill the warm evening air.

Central Park Zoo: Total Experience

Central Park Zoo: Total Experience

June 12 at 10am

Come face to face with snow leopards, grizzly bears, and playful sea lions in this compact urban oasis. The Total Experience throws in the children's zoo and a 4-D theater adventure, too.

Saturday, Jun 13
Central Park Statue Hunt

Central Park Statue Hunt

June 13

Turn Central Park sightseeing into a treasure hunt. Kids can climb the Alice in Wonderland mushroom, meet Balto the heroic sled dog, and watch the Delacorte Clock's musical animals spin.