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
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.
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.
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 …
About Us - Central Park Conservancy
Central Park is a masterpiece of landscape architecture created to provide a profoundly democratic space and green respite for the City and all its people and to establish New York as one of the great cities of the world.
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.
Official Central Park Tours
Our expert walking tour guides have a wealth of knowledge to share about the Park's history, the creatures living within it, and the events and other happenings that make Central Park New York’s best hub for sightseeing, recreation and entertainment.
Preserve New York City's Backyard | Central Park Conservancy
You have a direct impact on New York City’s 843-acre backyard and the community we serve when you support the Conservancy. Your donations, membership, volunteering, and stewardship of the Park help this iconic greenspace thrive.
Landscapes of Central Park | Central Park Conservancy
Mar 13, 2023 · Central Park is made up of a variety of landscapes that are diverse, intricate, and interconnected—just like the communities of Park-lovers who enjoy them. Landscape variety was key to Frederick Law Olmsted’s vision for Central Park over 160 years ago.
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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