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Last updated: 01 May, 2023

Fifty blocks long and the width of four avenues, this world-famous park is an essential green oasis amidst the intimidating concrete jungle. Tourists take the obligatory stroll (or a horse-drawn carriage) and miss what makes this park an institution.

Hidden within are secrets, curios, and nostalgic delights; from the John Lennon tribute, small museums and the carousel, to ice-skating rinks and a boating lake. There’s even a little zoo near East 64th Street.

It’s great to cycle around – many do, of all ages. You can hire bikes in the park.

Don't miss

Enter at 72nd Street past the Imagine mosaic opposite the Dakota Building where John Lennon lived and died, then walk past ‘Strawberry Fields’ lawns, on to Bethesda Terrace.

While you're there

The restaurant at the Central Park Boathouse is of course overpriced, but it’s in a great spot overlooking the boating lake to take refreshments.

Price: Free
Minimum age: Any
Age suitable: 4+
When: All year around

Getting there & doing it

The park occupies a rectangular block in the centre of Manhattan, between 59th Street and 110th Street, and 5th and 6th Avenues. There are subway stops along both lengths, so you can access and enter pretty much anywhere. The typical (and most touristy) entry is from along 59th Street either at either Columbus Circle or Fifth Avenue. Walking the park width between 5th and 6th avenues takes about 15 minutes.

The Loeb Central Park Boathouse has bike rental by the hour in a handy central location. Located mid-park between 76th and 77th streets at the Boathouse. Open April to November.

The Central Park website has an interactive map showing the location of key sights.

When to do it

The Park closes from 1am-6am – there are no gates, but cops will shoo or even arrest you. After dark is safer nowadays, but still not recommended.

It’s romantic, charismatic and fun in the snow, gorgeous in the sunshine – but grim in the rain. Choose your weather if you can.

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Rent a bike in Central Park!

New York City

Rent a bike in Central Park!
Renting a bicycle from Bike Rent NYC means that you can pick up a high quality bicycle at our location right beside Central Park unparalleled convenience. As the official bicycle rental of Central Park, we are equipped to provide you with a wonderful experience that you will remember for years to come. Fun for the whole family! Children's bikes, seats, trailers, and tag-alongs are all available. Hop on, hop off: With 12 locations around the city that you are able to pick up from and drop off at, you have all of NYC to explore! Mobility Advocates: We offer accessible bicycles for people with disabilities.

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NYC Central Park Bicycle Rentals

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NYC Central Park Bicycle Rentals
Enjoy a bike ride through iconic Central Park. Perfect way to explore 843-acre (341 hectares) oasis of NYC. Traveling by bike enables you to see more in less time. Book ahead, as bike rentals often sell out for this classic Central Park adventure. • Pick up your bike rental by Central Park • Free bike lock, helmet, Central Park map • Top quality bikes of all sizes for Adults and Children • Large selection of bikes, child seats and trailers availabale

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NYC Central Park Bike Rental

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NYC Central Park Bike Rental
Fall in love with New York City’s Central Park as you bike around and explore the area at your own pace. Pick up your bike at a convenient location, just two blocks from Central Park, and spend time discovering all that this beautiful park has to offer. Choose from 1-hour to 2-day bike rental options. Bike rentals regularly selling out weeks in advance during the peak season, so book ahead of time to avoid disappointment! Hours of Operation: 4/1 - 10/31 9am to 7pm 11/1 - 3/31 9am to 5pm

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Central Park Walking Tour

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Central Park Walking Tour
Daily 9am & 12pm Daily (starting May 1st 2022) • Discover the restorative power of Central Park from the stress of big city life • Recognize how natural landscapes and cultural landmarks intermingle in this urban oasis • Photograph many famous park locations featured in hundreds of movies and TV shows • Enjoy the songs of birds and the laughter of children Experience Central Park on a deeper level by taking a professionally guided walking tour. Discover Central Park's origins, witness its design and visit many movies sites on this 2-hour narrated walk in the park! Our casual 2-hour walking tour has been getting great reviews and is professionally led by a highly experienced licensed guide. Written and often led by a former Central Park employee, this tour is a great way to experience a lot of the park in a short amount of time.

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Central Park TV and Movie Sites Walking Tour (On Location Tours)

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Central Park TV and Movie Sites Walking Tour (On Location Tours)
Visit more than 30 movie locations in Central Park on this private walking tour, perfect for film buffs and first-time visitors alike. Visit the Wollman Rink, the Bow Bridge, the Carousel, the Naumberg Bandshell, Strawberry Fields and more to see where famous movies such as 'Serendipity,' 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s,' 'The Avengers,' 'When Harry Met Sally,' 'Ghostbusters' and 'Sex and the City' were filmed. This is a unique, interesting and fun way to experience Central Park and its many attractions.

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Central Park Walking Tour

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Central Park Walking Tour
Central Park is the most famous urban park in the world, and this tour will help you discover why. From the sweeping Central Park Mall to the Bow Bridge to Strawberry Fields to the gorgeous Bethesda Terrace, and much more, your guide will make sure you get to see all of the highlights of this expansive park. Along the way, you'll learn the fascinating history of Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux's urban masterpiece. Central Park has been called “one of the greatest works of art in America”. Come see why! Your walking tour will start at Manhattan's Grand Army Plaza and continue on through the park. Your guide will show you all the highlights of the park at a leisurely pace, while providing historic photos for reference. This tour takes place year round, as each season is a different experience. The best thing about this park is that every month brings changes and new discoveries. A small-group tour also provides a more personal experience.

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Guided Bike Tour of Central Park New York City

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Guided Bike Tour of Central Park New York City
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Central Park Walking Tour

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Central Park Walking Tour
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Best of Central Park Bike Tour

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Best of Central Park Bike Tour
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Central Park Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour

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Central Park Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour
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Inside Central Park Bike Tour

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Inside Central Park Bike Tour
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Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours

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Central Park Private Pedicab Tour

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Guided Central Park Pedicab Tour

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Guided Central Park Pedicab Tour
No tour for 1 person. MINIMUM NEEDED 2 persons per booking. Uncover magical Central Park during a private 1-hour pedicab tour. Visit popular sites including Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain and Bow Bridge

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Private Central Park Guided Tour by Pedicab

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Private Central Park Guided Tour by Pedicab
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NYC Central Park Electric Scooter Tour

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NYC Central Park Electric Scooter Tour
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NYC Electric Bike Tour

New York City

NYC Electric Bike Tour
We offer the very first electric bike tours in NYC! You won't believe how much you get to see from Central Park to Midtown to the Hudson Greenway. Join us as we explore Classic Manhattan on our pedal assist eBikes. You won’t stop grinning from the exhilaration of this pedal assist bike tour.

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Electric Bike Tour of Manhattan and the Waterfront Greenway

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Electric Bike Tour of Manhattan and the Waterfront Greenway
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Central Park New York - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

New York City

Central Park New York - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour
Probably the only urban park that needs no introduction, Central Park is as important to movies and TV shows as it is to real New Yorkers. On this 2.5 hour exclusive tour, you’ll discover the iconic features of this vast swatch of green surrounded by multi-million dollar residences and landmarks.

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2-Hour Small Group Central Park Bike Tour

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2-Hour Small Group Central Park Bike Tour
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Deluxe 1.5-Hour Central Park Pedicab Tour

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