PARK FACT:
Since 1908, Central Park has appeared in over 240 feature films, making it the most filmed public park in the world!
Central Park
5th Avenue - Central Park West 59 - 110 Streets
Manhattan
Acres: 840.01
Arguably one of the most famous parks in the world, Central Park is a manmade wonder. Not only is it the first public park built in America, but it is also one of the most frequently visited, with over 25 million guests per year.
Set in the middle of bustling Manhattan, its grounds serve as a safe haven, not only for athletes, daydreamers, musicians, and strollers, but also for teems of migratory birds each year. One can spend an entire peaceful day roaming its grounds, gazing upon nearly 50 fountains, monuments, and sculptures or admiring its 36 bridges and arches.
With recreational facilities abounding, the more energetic won’t have a problem finding a spot to skate, pedal, row, dribble, or climb to his or her heart’s delight. Although Central Park has 21 official playgrounds, we like to think of it as one gigantic jungle gym in its peak season.
150 years’ worth of visitors have enjoyed and recommended Central Park; don’t you think it’s time for your turn?
EVENTS
Central Park SummerStage: Rachid Taha, Dengue Fever, and Apollo Heights
A day of global rock featuring Algerian raï-punk, Cambodian–infused psychedelic rock, and guitar-driven soundscapes...
Featured Monument
Belvedere Castle
Look! A castle on the horizon! What princes or princesses or meteorologists have stayed here?
FACILITIES
POLL
Central Park Contacts
| Central Park Information | (212) 310-6600 |
| Central Park Information (for the Hearing Impaired) | (800) 281-5722 |
| Belvedere Castle, The Henry Luce Nature Observatory | (212) 772-0210 |
| The Charles A. Dana Discovery Center | (212) 860-1370 |
| The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop | (212) 794-6564 |
| North Meadow Recreation Center | (212) 348-4867 |
| Loeb Boathouse (Bike rentals, boat rentals & gondolas) | (212) 517-2233 |
| Carousel | (212) 879-0244 |
| Fishing at Harlem Meer (Catch & Release) | (212) 860-1370 |
| Harlem Meer Performance Festival | (212) 860-1370 |
| Horseback Riding - Claremont Stables | (212) 724-5100 |
| Metropolitan Opera (Performances on the Great Lawn) | (212) 362-6000 |
| New York Philharmonic (Performances on the Great Lawn) | (212) 875-5709 |
| Shakespeare in the Park - The Public Theater at the Delacorte Theater | (212) 539-8655 |
| Ice Skating - Lasker Rink | (917) 492-3856 |
| Skating - Wollman Rink (Ice Skating & In-Line Skating) | (212) 439-6900 |
| Central Park SummerStage | (212) 360-2777 |
| Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater | (212) 988-9093 |
| Tennis | (212) 280-0205 |
| Weddings, Ceremonies and Photography at the Conservatory Garden | (212) 360-2766 |
| Wildlife Center & Tisch Children's Zoo | (212) 439-6500 |