Your Official Guide to Central Park I Central Park Conservancy
Central Park is located in New York City, and stretches from 59th Street to 110th Street, between Fifth Avenue and Central Park West. Plan Your Visit Alerts and Closures
Official Central Park Tours
Book the only official Central Park tour! Family activities, walking tours, expert guides to this NYC gem. A small fee supports the iconic 843-acre park.
Plan Your Visit - Central Park Conservancy
Welcome to Central Park! When it comes to having the perfect Park day, preparation is key—especially when there are 843 acres to explore. Whether you're a seasoned regular or a first-time visitor, familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of Central Park and find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Things to Do | Central Park Conservancy
The opportunities to engage with Central Park are as diverse as the City it calls home. The Conservancy's year-round lineup includes daily programs, seasonal and holiday events, educational opportunities, and ways to give back to your 843-acre backyard.
About Us - Central Park Conservancy
Central Park is New York City’s 843-acre backyard, an essential space that welcomes over 42 million visitors annually. The City of New York has entrusted the Central Park Conservancy with the complete day-to-day care of this iconic public space, which requires dedicated expertise that we’ve honed during our 40-year history .
Park History - Central Park Conservancy
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, Central Park influenced the development of urban parks nationwide and is widely regarded a masterpiece of landscape architecture. Central Park is a National Historic Landmark (1963) and a …
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CENTRAL PARK MAP
CENTRAL PARK MAP Hours Central Park opens at 6:00 am and closes at 1:00 am, 365 days a year. Visitor Centers and Facilities Start your trip at a visitor center. Look for this icon on the map. Charles A. Dana Discovery Center 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues Belvedere Castle Mid-Park at 79th Street Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop
160 Years of Central Park: A Brief History
Jun 1, 2017 · Central Park serves as a peaceful haven for New Yorkers—an escape from the City grind and a place to encounter nature up-close. Yet the captivating story of how the Park became a world-class destination includes the renovation of swampy land, several periods of decline, and the phenomenal work of many civic-minded New Yorkers.
150 years ago, Central Park was conceived as an idyllic and democratic public space, open to all. But its historic and celebrated design — intended to provide all New Yorkers with a reprieve from urban conditions and the opportunity to connect with nature — also presents challenges for park users with limited mobility.
Official Tour: Heart of the Park Tour - Central Park Conservancy
The Central Park Conservancy has created a fully mobility-friendly, ADA-accessible walking tour of Central Park. On the only tour of its kind, visit many of the Park’s most recognizable and beloved locations, such as Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Terrace, the Bow Bridge outlook, and the Alice in Wonderland statue—all in a compact 60-minute tour.