Hours:
- 6:00 AM - 1:00 AM - Daily
Price:
- Varies by attraction; park entry is free
Events
- Shakespeare in the Park
- Summerstage Festival
- Naumberg Bandshell
Things to Do
- Outdoor Recreation & Sports
- Sightseeing
- Nature Trails & Birdwatching
- Theater & Concerts
- Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
- Boating & Kayaking
What is there to see in Central Park?
NYC's urban playground, Central Park offers endless things to do in the heart of Manhattan. Ride a gondola around the lake, explore the Central Park Zoo, stroll through the beautiful Conservatory Garden, enjoy sweeping views from Belvedere Castle, go ice skating at the Wollman Rink, and see incredible statues and landmarks like Strawberry Fields - a memorial to John Lennon. Central Park offers iconic attractions including the Great Lawn, Shakespeare Garden, Loeb Boathouse, Tavern on the Green, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis Resevoir, and the Carousel.
How big is Central Park in NYC?
Bound roughly by Fifth Avenue on the east, Central Park West on the west, Central Park South on the south, and Central Park North on the north, the park spans more than 1.3 square miles. The big loop around Central Park is 6.1 miles, but most visitors can easily walk or bike the 1.7 mile southern loop cutting across the 72nd Street transverse.