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Central Park, New York City

#2 among attractions in New York City

Park, Relax in park
Central Park

Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Created: 1857Area: 1.32 mi²Visitors per year: 38 mil.Elevation: 112 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°46'57"N, 73°57'56"W
Address

59th to 110th StreetUpper Manhattan (Central Park)New York City 10022 United States

Contact
+1 212-310-6600
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Day trips

Central Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Madison Avenue, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Hayden Planetarium.

  • metropolitan museum of art new york city~1660 ftSE
  • madison avenue new york city0.4 miSE
  • solomon r guggenheim museum new york city~1830 ftE
  • hayden planetarium new york city0.4 miW
  • belvedere castle new york city~1530 ftSW
  • anna wintour costume center new york city~1340 ftSE
  • jacqueline kennedy onassis reservoir new york city~1540 ftNE
  • thomas j watson library new york city~1440 ftSE
  • the ramble new york city0.4 miSW
  • neue galerie new york new york city~1550 ftE
  • cooper hewitt new york city0.4 miE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Central Park open?

Central Park is open:
  • Monday 6 am - 1 am
  • Tuesday 6 am - 1 am
  • Wednesday 6 am - 1 am
  • Thursday 6 am - 1 am
  • Friday 6 am - 1 am
  • Saturday 6 am - 1 am
  • Sunday 6 am - 1 am

Which popular attractions are close to Central Park?

Nearby attractions include Cleopatra's Needle, New York City (6 min walk), Delacorte Theater, New York City (6 min walk), Anna Wintour Costume Center, New York City (7 min walk), King Jagiello Monument, New York City (7 min walk).

How to get to Central Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Central Park:

Bus
  • West 86th Street & Transverse Road • Lines: M86 (3 min walk)
  • Central Park West / 86th St • Lines: M10 (7 min walk)

Metro
  • 86th Street • Lines: A, B, C (9 min walk)
  • 81st Street–Museum of Natural History • Lines: A, B, C (10 min walk)

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