Central Park

59th to 110th Streets
New York's "flagship" park of 843 acres, 26,000 trees, and almost 9,000 benches has had a rather checkered history. Planning began around 1868, when city commissioners chose the "Greensward Plan" developed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. I... more
New York's "flagship" park of 843 acres, 26,000 trees, and almost 9,000 benches has had a rather checkered history. Planning began around 1868, when city commissioners chose the "Greensward Plan" developed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. In the ensuing decades of building, the challenging terrain wasn't the only obstacle to overcome. Navigating the difficult city bureaucracy and the Tammany Hall political machine made the Park an overly politicized institution. A long spiral of decline was halted in 1934, when Parks Commissioner Robert Moses employed his controversial methods in making remarkable changes to the decrepit park. From around 1960 until 1981, another twenty years of decline ensued, until the newly-formed Central Parks Conservancy offered a blueprint, "Rebuilding Central Park for the 1980s and Beyond." The past 20 years have been much kinder to the Park, which has seen some remarkable reconstruction work. 275 species of birds have been sighted in the Park, which also has several restaurants on its perimeter, a Boathouse, a Carousel, ballfields, a running track, reservoir, sculptures of Alice in Wonderland and Shakespeare, and a nearly endless list of event... more
New York's "flagship" park of 843 acres, 26,000 trees, and almost 9,000 benches has had a rather checkered history. Planning began around 1868, when city commissioners chose the "Greensward Plan" developed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. In the ensuing decades of building, the challenging terrain wasn't the only obstacle to overcome. Navigating the difficult city bureaucracy and the Tammany Hall political machine made the Park an overly politicized institution. A long spiral of decline was halted in 1934, when Parks Commissioner Robert Moses employed his controversial methods in making remarkable changes to the decrepit park. From around 1960 until 1981, another twenty years of decline ensued, until the newly-formed Central Parks Conservancy offered a blueprint, "Rebuilding Central Park for the 1980s and Beyond." The past 20 years have been much kinder to the Park, which has seen some remarkable reconstruction work.

275 species of birds have been sighted in the Park, which also has several restaurants on its perimeter, a Boathouse, a Carousel, ballfields, a running track, reservoir, sculptures of Alice in Wonderland and Shakespeare, and a nearly endless list of events and other attractions.

Drag the street view to look around 360°.
Use the arrow buttons to navigate down the street and around the neighborhood!

There are no events taking place on this date.

Info

59th to 110th Streets
New York, NY
(212) 310-6600
Website

Editorial Rating

Admission And Tickets

Free

This Week's Hours

Park Closes at 1am

@CentralParkNYC

The rocky landscape surrounding the Harlem Meer has a storied history and more than a few secret nooks for young explorers to enjoy. Discover the North Woods on this family-friendly tour led by expert #CentralParkConservancy guides:
https://t.co/aQMFxZiNyA 6 Hours Ago

From artists to social advocates, many women have shaped Central Park throughout the decades. This #WomensHistoryMonth, learn about the women behind some of the Park’s most beloved landscapes, playgrounds, and monuments:
https://t.co/E9Dv5L8BKH
https://t.co/w424DN9BfG 8 Hours Ago

It’s #SpringinCentralPark! Experience the beauty and tranquility of this greenspace from anywhere with our curated playlist. Whether you’re looking for a new way to unwind or need more nature in your life, these videos will transport you to the Park:
https://t.co/IMy8nADfu6
https://t.co/oav6DpEZ48 Yesterday at 8:39 PM

RT @CentralParkNYC: The #CentralParkConservancy, @NYC_DOT, and @NYCParks are launching a study to enhance the safety of Central Park’s Driv… Yesterday at 7:47 PM

view all

Other Parks Attractions

Bayswater Point State Park

Bayswater Point State Park comprises 17 acres at the tip of the peninsula in the... view

McCarren Park & Pool

The preferred arboreal hang-out of Brooklyn's two biggest hipster communities, M... view

Sara D. Roosevelt Park

A shimmering stretch of green amidst the sea of concrete, asphalt, and tightly-p... view

Alley Pond Park

This park is the second largest in Queens, and the eighth largest overall in New... view