Parks & Gardens

Turtle Pond

Central Park, New York

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"we couldn't tear them away" (Beat of NYC)

Look for terrapins and box turtles near lily pads

Ducks usually beat turtles to the food

Turtle Pond is Central Park's quiet zone where turtles sun on logs and Eastern box turtles hide among lily pads. Bring a blanket, watch the wildlife, and enjoy the view of Belvedere Castle rising above the water.

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Turtle Pond

Turtle Pond, New York, NY 10024, USA

What are you into?

Turtle watching haven
Belvedere Castle views
Quiet zone retreat
Family nature spot
Central Park
New York

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