Central Park
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, New York
- Category
- Park & Garden
- Duration
- 2–4 hours (bike rental available)
- Opening Hours
- Daily 6:00 – next day 1:00 (open year-round)
- Ticket Price
- Free, zoo and some facilities charge
- Address
- United States, New York State, Manhattan, Central Park (between 59th and 110th St)
- Coordinates
- 40.7828, -73.9654
Introduction
Central Park is located in the heart of Manhattan, New York, and is the city's most famous and iconic urban park. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1858, it was the first public landscaped park in the United States. The park covers 3.41 square kilometers, measuring 4 kilometers long and 0.8 kilometers wide, and is known as "the lungs of New York." The park features diverse landscapes including Bethesda Fountain, the Lake, Strawberry Fields, the Zoo, Belvedere Castle, Shakespeare Garden, Sheep Meadow, and the Reservoir, with dozens of famous attractions. Central Park is not only a daily destination for New Yorkers' recreation and exercise but also a filming location for numerous movies and TV shows, and a model of urban park design worldwide.
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FAQ
What are the opening hours of Central Park?
Daily 6:00 – next day 1:00 (open year-round)
How much is the admission for Central Park?
Free, zoo and some facilities charge
Any practical tips for visiting Central Park?
The park is huge, consider renting a bike or taking a carriage Spring and fall are most beautiful, fall foliage stunning
How long should I spend at Central Park?
A typical visit takes 2–4 hours (bike rental available).
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