Reviews of Central Park (Tourist Attraction)

AngryGoat 6.0

Went to have a picnic in Central Park NYC. It was a friend's bucket list item. We live in NJ about 1 hour from the city limits. It took over 1 1/2 hours for us to get from the tunnel to Central Park! Once we parked in a garage ( $65.00 ) we walked to the park which was only 1 block away. It was of course crowded but, right when we entered we could see all the life activities going on. We spread our blanket under a tree near a Jazz group playing great music. We could hear other music playing throughout the park. Our little spot actually felt private. We had an amazing picnic. We finished the picnic and walked through the park some. So many activities and mini parks within the park. The park was clean and extremely enjoyable. You will always see and find something interesting in Central Park...... definitely worth the trip and expense.

Greg Rosenberg

If you're a runner, you MUST log a few miles in Central Park. On my most recent visit, I visited many spots in the park while logging 11 miles. Alice in Wonderland and the Ramble were my favorites. Put on your sneakers and try very little to follow a map. Just enjoy getting lost in the park.

Jacki Williams-Jones

Central Park is all it looks like. It is September, so the trees are still green. I love how quiet it is inside the walls. We went to the children's play area. Here is a photo of the fountain inside.

Dean Hoisak

The Great New York Escape! Amazing place in the heart of New York. We rented bikes and took a leisurely 2 hours to explore this gem. There is something for everyone in this park

Analia Occhi

Beautiful memorial. I would have liked more flowers there

Sonja Haynes-Schardt

A huge, gorgeous park, and we probably saw less than 1% of it. If it hadn't been so hot, we would have had more spirit to walk around ;) We did hang out by Turtle Pond though and it was well worth it! So adorable! And what a peaceful, calming spot that was. Definitely recommend checking it out :)

Meg Caccavale

This is one of my favorite places in New York! My children and I often spend time in the Central Park. This place is so beautiful and peaceful! I can relax from city life and enjoy being there. My daughters love to play here. We always to walk and to have a picnic here. Central Park is great place to spend time with family.

Emily C

How can you rate Central Park anything less than 5 Stars?! Always wanted to see the place after the sitcom “Friends”. First time I saw a squirrel in my life, and had a hot pretzel in the park with some mustard from a local stand. Bike / drive tour probably not the best way to see it...but got sucked in as a bit of a tourist first time going there. All part of the experience.

Aldo Centomo

People coming together sharing their love of John Lennon in a spot that oozes peace and love.

Gregory Correa

Is very beautiful there and everyone u meet there is very kind and friendly cuz remember that's dedicated to John Lennon who always preached peace/undestanding one another so everyone that goes there to visit basically have the same …

Ashley Stearns, CPA, CFE

A beautiful part of Central Park. It's a very lovely memorial to John Lennon. It's right across the street from where he used to live. There is convenient access to the subway. Do note, it is always busy plenty of people coming to pay their respects. Definitely recommended if you are Beatles fan.

Lyn Dorton

Central Park is amazing! I got to watch a scene from an episode of Madam Secretary being filmed. I also watched as a movie was being made...i just don't know what the move is called

Sean Park

Just gotta say, one of the most biggest and best known parks of all. If you haven’t been here yet, I the park lives up to the expectations. It’s a great park to bike, hang out, play around, and spend time with family. It may be hard to park because it is NYC, but with the BEST luck, you may have a great time at the central of NYC!

Zeva Memarian

Love this park, just be prepared for the bugs lol... But over all it's beautiful and peaceful

Saloni Mishra

Central park offers so many things to do. You can ride bike, run or just walk around or do boat riding. Literary walk is so fun and full of liveliness. People dancing, music and few shop s too.terrace Bethesda is nice to walk around.

Darryl Noronha

This place is so peaceful and joyful. One can just relax here and forget about the tensions of the world. Nice landscapes to walk and sit down to have a picnic. This place is a must if you are coming to New York. Will treasure good memories here. Few places to receive 5 star rating from me

Carl Allen

Amazing place everyone should visit at least once in lifetime! Although there are so many unique areas in the park you'd never see in one visit. It is meticulously maintained and the spring flower plantings are beautiful. Also a great place to sled in winter! Fishing, birding, biking Central Park has it all!

Paul Allen

A great place to hang out in, exercise or go for a walk. Much safer than it's reputation by do remain alert and aware of your surrender.

Santino Corleone

There is so much to do there I don't know where to start. Very quiet place, however busy with lots of people jogging. It has some hidden spots and gems. Highly recommended

Shoggler

John lemmom Paull Macdonald's, ringer stall, gerg hairingson. Leagdeds. Rest in rip I love

Tristan Raab

Such a peaceful and quiet place in the middle of the concrete jungle. R.I.P Lennon

Alice K

Always a great spot to visit when in NYC. Plenty of greenery and nature. Good for individuals, groups, couples and families. Enough stimulation and also peace within the city. Running trail by the river.

Rasheen Mason

It's central park, do you really need a description? It's a park to experience for yourself not read about. There is a pittke of everything and everyone at central park. You'll come across a variety of people there. You can ride bikes through central park, exercise there and even have a picnic. If you're in a date then a romantic ride in a horse carriage will definitely score you some points, you'll thank me later. Like I said a little of everything...

Dorothy Barbour

Always busy with cars ,bikes , carriages depending where you are but welcome relief from sun and streets. Ponds , boat hire and statues and pathways. Pleasant route through to galleries or hire a bike and cycle round . It is a fair size so checkout rest rooms, eateries etc before you set off. A fabulous big city amenity.

Jonathan Roberts

It was excellent both times I went.

Donna Grethen

What I saw of Central Park was surprisingly beautiful, definitely not what I expected I would see. I thought it would be dank and dirty, but it was actually well kept area with flowering gardens and beautiful architecture, granted it did …

Marine FARRE

Absolutely wonderful, quiet and touching place for John Lennon fans.

Ankur P

We spent half a day in the park, mostly just walking around through the points of interest but also sampling some food and just sitting down randomly for a chat. We also took a short horse carriage ride, which too was quite interesting. The place was not crowded when we were there and it felt nice to have the calm and quiet.

Andrew Dawson

If you are in New York for any reason and have some time, you should definitely come to Central Park if the weather is nice enough to enjoy it. We walked all the way through the park and saw pretty much all of what it has to offer - such an incredible space in the centre of such a city. There are other parks in other cities, but none so impressive as this (that I have seen anyway!)

Denise W.

What a beautiful park. This was my first time here and I loved it. There's just so much to do and see. I'll definitely be returning when I come back to New York.

Florence Lanlenou

The flowers garden in Central park is my favorite. Every year I try to go when the flowers are blooming. What a work of art. May God be blessed in His creation and also in all who used their talent to make that place so attractive and beautiful. Thank you all.

Chris Reed

Central Park is a luxurious green island in the middle of a big city. Sometimes I come here to relax. This place is popular and there are always a lot of people here. But there is enough space for everyone. Great park.

Lauren H

I mean come ON gorgeous!! We took a picnic, found and bench, and enjoyed the shade for a couple hours. Walking trails were clean and well kept. Even met a volunteer that showed us the whisper bench so that was cool. Getting to see all the famous movie locations was great but also finding little walking trails and hearing live violin while chilling was even better. I could have stayed all day and explored.

Stephen Leitch

Really nice park, many interesting features and great for all ages. Particularly liked the squirrels and birds. Spent about 3 hours there but would need at least a whole day to get round everything. Highly recommended for a visit.

Matt Gustafson

A beautiful place centered on peace and love.

Raja Das

Wow this is the place which makes up for all tree less area in whole of new york..you have to go there to believe and walk around or jog or cycle. There are cycle rentals everywhere, probably better to use them if you are interested in completing the park. You can walk as well but it will easily take 4-5hours in leisurely walk. Don't miss out the boating in one of the lake, and the turtle pond. Very well maintained by authorities, you have separate cycling and jogging tracks. There are couple of museums around the corners those needs a full day as well

I D

Beautiful nature in this he heart of big city and lovely atmosphere. Over there you feel so calm and stopped hustling. People usually running jogging an just resting here

Michael Shames

No trip to New York City is complete without visiting and thinking about one of New York's more famous residents, albeit too briefly. John Lennon was many things, including some unflattering personality traits. However, he was able to offer us encouraging and important words set to some of the most beautiful music ever written. He showed the power of music in a way that few have ever accomplished. And, in the end, he truly was all about love. Pay the lad a visit.

Herbert K

I USED TO BE A CENTRAL PARK VOLUNTEER MEETING AND GREETING THE PUBLIC IN A KIOSK ADJACENT TO STRAWBERRY FIELDS. CROWDS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD JUST HAVE TO WALK AROUND AND OVER THE FLAT MONUMENT TO JOHN LENNON. REGULARS WITH SOMETHING TO SELL OR ? ANYWAY THEY CAN GET A FEW DOLLARS OCCUPY THE WOODEN BENCHES CHEEK TO CHEEK DURING DECENT WEATHER. VISITORS TO THE INFORMATION KIOSK MOST FREQUENT QUESTION WAS "WHERE". #1, THE NEAREST RESTROOM, #2, STRAWBERRY FIELDS, #3 WAS THE "DAKOTA" BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT BUILDING DIRECTLY ACROSS CPW WHERE THE WIDOW LENNON STILL LIVES.

Juan Garza

Beautiful place to visit specially if u take a bicycle tour to see the whole park

Robert Smith

Very coolCentral Park strawberry Fields. Stay off the fast track where the road is bicycles have the right-of-way. FYI

Jacob Seeger

When you start to think you’ve seen all of Central Park, more seems to pop up. You can go to parts where it’s completely silent and others where you feel integrated with the city. One of my all time favorites!

Danny Rowland

One of the most iconic parks in the world. It is incredible! Where tourist and local collide. It is absolutely huge with nooks and crannies for a variety of outdoor activities. It was designed by Frederick Olmsted and it still holds the history from much of it's original design. There are lakes, paths, bridges, knolls, rocks, fountains, trees, flowers, statues, memorials, and bike routes. Those are just the permanent fixtures. On any given day they have events and stages and people performing or selling things. The park has many hidden gems and it would take days to explore the whole thing. There are playgrounds for kids and boats to rent. There are soccer fields and baseball diamonds and ice skating rinks in season. So many movies have been filmed in the park which have turned certain bridges and fountains in to monuments of cinematic history as well.

Niv Pai

This place is gorgeous especially during the fall and winter.

Sam Smith

It was very sentimental and revered know it was a reflection of John Lennon wow miss him and his artistry and I think the whole world can share these sentiments so remember to love one another and GIVE PEACE A CHANCE

Evil Peanut

We paid for one of the bicycle guys, so we could ride around. We was told about everything in park which was so refreshing. One of the joggers was super rude, but it was sorta funny. We expected to get a lot of that, but she was the only one, in our whole trip to New York! If you get the chance to visit Central Park, the bicycle guys make the trip so much more informative.

Susan C

Amazing place. Love everything about this 2.5 mi long, 0.5 mile wide park in the middle of New York City. Something for most. Enjoy biking, hiking, jogging, riding in a horse drawn carriage or sitting on a bench. Enjoy shows, the castle and turtles sunning on the rocks.

Jessica Hash

many interesting features and great for all ages. Particularly liked the squirrels and birds. Spent about 3 hours there but would need at least a whole day to get round everything. Highly recommended for a visit.

Liliam Delgado

Great place to people watch. There is always something going on in different areas of the park--street dancers, musicians, painters, etc. , a side front the normal park stuff. There is something for everyone. There is even a children's zoo. You can take a horse and buggy ride if you are feeling romantic. Must visit Bethesta Fountain. It's a favorite photo stop. Take a stroll or run around the lake, or just sit on a bench and relax in this peaceful setting. Have a picnic or enjoy a lovely lunch at the Famous Tavern on the Green. Overall a great place to spend a day outdoors.

Josina Reaves

The East Meadow, near the E. 96th St. entrance, is a mellow, lovely picnic spot. It has the openness of the Sheep Meadow or the Great Lawn without the hoards of people. Just right for a late summer afternoon.

Juan Benitez

I'd give this location 5 stars if it weren't for the crowds...this spot is most definitely one of the parks more crowded locations. Mostly tourists taking their photos with the "Imagine" mosaic. But it is really shady in the summer & a good spot for a break & for people watching

Ryan Whipple

Not a big Beatles fan, but why not meander through this piece of central park? The mosaic was anti climatic but the dude selling these cool bracelets was awesome. I recommend buying a handmade bracelet while there. I paid $10 but I'm sure you can barter, but why? He was obviously talented...

Daniel Rhodin

Amazing and clean park! We are visiting from Sweden and had a picnic at Sheep Meadows. The park was crowded with friendly people with the same idea. No visit to NYC is complete without a picnic in Central Park. Such a wonderful experience! Thank you New Yorkers for being so friendly and open to foreigners!

Kathy Chapekis

A must do when in Manhattan! We strolled through the park on our way to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Then, returned again to enjoy some park musicians and artists. There are so many things to do. You can just walk as we did, you can eat at the park restaurant, you can rent a remote driven sailboat or row a real live boat in the lake. We enjoyed the park statues and sculptures. It was summer, so it got a bit hot during the mid day. My recommendation is that you visit in the early morning or early evening in the summertime. I have also been to Central Park in the fall. This is my favorite season to visit. The trees are so beautiful. It is hard to believe that you are in the middle of a city! I would not recommend going to the park at night since it is not safe then. During the day, I felt very safe.

Kelly Keifer

This place is amazingly beautiful! I understand why it's in so many movies. The background is so pretty. Love the weather as well. I come from a place where it's so hot you can't stay outside unless you're in water for very long. I will come back a definitely come back here.

Juan Rodriguez

Who doesn’t love a park? Growing up in Spanish Harlem this was my back yard. The pool the ice rink the cool hill on 103 that turned a thrilling death defying sled run. The fields the fountain the zoo the bordering museums the surrounding architecture. Took my son to do the 5 boro bike tour he said the park was one of his highlights

Anton Zouplna

It's one of those places we always make a point to spend a few moment's at when were in the city. Very serene.

TourguideStan O'Connor

I just led my two-hour tour of the park that made a stop here. It's a beautiful spot in memory of a great musician. John Lennon and Yoko Ono bought an apartment in the Dakota building nearby at 72nd Street and Central Park West, in 1970. John Lennon came here often to create poems that he would make into songs later. The Mosaic is 12 ft or 40 wide. Made of black and white stones, it was a donation of the city of Napoli, Italia. the Mosaic is circular and represents a lotus blossom, a Buddhist symbol of renewal. It's surrounded by dogwood trees that bear white blooms in June. Central park benches can have memorial plaques added to them at a charge of $7,500, which goes towards the upkeep of the Park. One such plaque at Strawberry Fields, donated by the people of Liverpool England, The Beatles' home city, is in honor of the Liverpool and UK dead of September 11th, 2001.

Haroldo Blafford

One of the spots in our world that every real estate sharks would be happy to get a piece of. But they wont make it. It is the heart of NYC, and I cant even imagine NYC without it. SO many things to do here. You can easily spend a day here. There is also a small zoo that kind of cool. Any season has its on magic and central park is a great place to see it.

Cheryl Jones

ABSOLUTELY amazing! Soooooooo much nicer than I expected. Had a great time riding in a bike carriage. It's worth the money because it is a huge Park!

Carlos Sánchez

Loved this place. Many people singing and playing John Lennon and the Beatles' music.

Carsten Hyld

Central Park is a must see, and definitely a visit worth! Strawberry fields is not a traditional memorial spot, here is a delicate room for laughs and happy thoughts

Kathy Chapekis

A must do when in Manhattan! We strolled through the park on our way to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Then, returned again to enjoy some park musicians and artists. There are so many things to do. You can just walk as we did, you can eat at the park restaurant, you can rent a remote driven sailboat or row a real live boat in the lake. We enjoyed the park statues and sculptures. It was summer, so it got a bit hot during the mid day. My recommendation is that you visit in the early morning or early evening in the summertime. I have also been to Central Park in the fall. This is my favorite season to visit. The trees are so beautiful. It is hard to believe that you are in the middle of a city! I would not recommend going to the park at night since it is not safe then. During the day, I felt very safe.

AngryGoat 6.0

Went to have a picnic in Central Park NYC. It was a friend's bucket list item. We live in NJ about 1 hour from the city limits. It took over 1 1/2 hours for us to get from the tunnel to Central Park! Once we parked in a garage ( $65.00 ) we walked to the park which was only 1 block away. It was of course crowded but, right when we entered we could see all the life activities going on. We spread our blanket under a tree near a Jazz group playing great music. We could hear other music playing throughout the park. Our little spot actually felt private. We had an amazing picnic. We finished the picnic and walked through the park some. So many activities and mini parks within the park. The park was clean and extremely enjoyable. You will always see and find something interesting in Central Park...... definitely worth the trip and expense.

Jill Harwell

If you haven’t been here yet, I the park lives up to the expectations. It’s a great park to bike, hang out, play around, and spend time with family. It may be hard to park because it is NYC, but with the BEST luck, you may have a great time at the central of NYC!

Bill Perkins

What a wonderful place! Wish we had time to see more of it. Cool vendor areas, everything so well maintained, so many people out with pets, nice areas to stretch out, areas for a leisurely stroll, and others could still do real exercise. It was even just great people watching.

Mike Trot

A national treasure. This place has it all for the entire family. Tranquil walking and biking trails for Mom and Dad. Petting zoos and amusement parks for the kids. Climbing and skateboarding for the young folks. Benches and ponds for the not so young people. So if you are not doing nothing and are in the area, come by and sit a spell. You won't regret it!

Danny Rowland

One of the most iconic parks in the world. It is incredible! Where tourist and local collide. It is absolutely huge with nooks and crannies for a variety of outdoor activities. It was designed by Frederick Olmsted and it still holds the history from much of it's original design. There are lakes, paths, bridges, knolls, rocks, fountains, trees, flowers, statues, memorials, and bike routes. Those are just the permanent fixtures. On any given day they have events and stages and people performing or selling things. The park has many hidden gems and it would take days to explore the whole thing. There are playgrounds for kids and boats to rent. There are soccer fields and baseball diamonds and ice skating rinks in season. So many movies have been filmed in the park which have turned certain bridges and fountains in to monuments of cinematic history as well.

Carl Allen

Amazing place everyone should visit at least once in lifetime! Although there are so many unique areas in the park you'd never see in one visit. It is meticulously maintained and the spring flower plantings are beautiful. Also a great place to sled in winter! Fishing, birding, biking Central Park has it all!

Andreas.

Has lovely as it's always been!

Benjo Balangon

Walking through Central Park is literally a breath of fresh air in the city. If it's your first time I would trimmed walking as opposed to riding a bike that way you'll be able go everywhere with much less hassle and at your own leisure.

Ramkumar R

Who wouldn't like the lush green nature at it's best, situate in the immediate neighborhood of the world's most advanced commercial city of NewYork... To explore Central Park, you will need a week at least... There's plenty for kids, for dog lovers, for sports, for runners, for bird watchers, for sun bathers, for those who wish to go cycling, for readers and for those who wish to remain one with nature... There's abundance for every one... I live in Bangalore, India and I am a regular visitor to U.S... One place I always want to go to, once I step out of home, is Central Park...

Rachael

I'm a Beatles fan who really enjoyed and was moved to see Strawberry Fields in Central Park.

Per Berget

People living in a city like NYC need this. A green lung. Rent a bike, walk or if you have to; rent a carriage with a horse. But if in NYC you should really spend a few hours in Central Park. It's good for your mental health. And your kids and/or spouse can run around freely.

Nicole Dawson

Wonderful experience, each bench is dedicated to an artist. Great place to relax and pay tribute to some of the greatest song writers and musicians of all time

Michelle Baker

Central Park is huge and a lovely retreat in the city. I think it would benefit if they would clearly mark the trails so you can find things easier. I suppose after awhile the locals learn it, but for visitors it can be a bit confusing.

FRAN ROSENTHAL MARTIN

I grew up in NYC and always loved the park. As a teenager I went to concerts of Motown bands, the Zoo, paddle boats on the lakes or just picnic on the Great lawn. So much to do there. Never boring!! And so beautiful.

vivek bajaj

Gr8 place for friends and family fun day out. .. sun bath. Play date, picnic, bike walk run .. 1 of the best picnic spot

Jennifer

Always a great place to come on the anniversary of John Lennon‘s birthday and death. It’s a great place to come and listen to Beatles songs or just pay tribute to John Lennon. I always come here on a spring day and it’s a very nice and enjoyable time

Victoria Wells

Awesome tribute in Central Park! If you want to take pictures, be prepared to wait to get a shot that doesn’t have other visitors in your photo. It’s busy! On the day I visited, I waited about 10 minutes to get close enough to get a decent picture. Definitely a cool vibe and worth the wait. On this particular day, there were a couple of musicians there playing acoustic Beatles tunes and the crowd was singing along. Don’t miss this if you visit Central Park! Easy to find if you follow the posted maps in the Park or use the walking GPS on the Google Maps App.

Carla Rupp

Beautiful area of Central Park. I l9ve it. So worth visiting.

Felicity Seraph Chow

Wow did not realise how massive Central Park is! We bought fries and ice cream and walked around, exploring as much of Central Park as one could in a day. Lovely experience! Great if you wish to connect with nature in this concrete jungle.

Shweta Merchant

Nice place with lot of nature. But there are no strawberries here... sorry

Matthew Key

We enjoyed our morning jogs while we were here. As well as the stroll with the dogs. But why do I get the feeling that someone is going to come running outta the bushes wielding a machete. It amazes me at the amount of people that come here to either see the birds, jog, or just take photos.

Jasmine

I'm from California, so seeing NY's Central Park for the first time felt surreal. I didn't realize how big it was. I was only able to walk around for about an hour or less, so you can imagine how how little of the park I was able to see. It was fairly busy when I went, but that was expected. I can't wait to go to NY again and see more of Central Park and the rest of that amazing city.

Jim Randazzo

If you've never been to Central Park, then you have something to strive for. Everyone should experience the park at least once in their lifetime. For the rest of us fortunate visitors, we know that it's truly an amazing place. It's just flat out filled with interesting things to see and experience. I guarantee you will remember your first trip there forever, but you'll love and enjoy every trip that follows equally well. Enjoy this fabulous piece of Americana...

JC Campana

Great place and amazing views! Love the flora and fauna of this park. Plenty of space for everybody even on the most crowded days. A must visit.

Joy Resor

How beautiful and serene, even on a rainy afternoon. We enjoyed our walk through areas of the park...viewing large rocks, a lake, the closed carousel on Labor day, which was a disappointment. We will return another time.

Gill Bentley

Great place to walk round in the sun, on a trip to NYC. It's a large park. There's a zoo, a lake and lovely lawns and trees. Memorial to John Lennon, pictured below. Lots of people about. You can just sit on the benches and people watch.

Liz Weiss

It's supposed to be a quiet spot but was not.

Hezi Bosmi

One of the best of New York. We had a great weather so we enjoyed the sunny day. We chose to walk so we experienced just the southern part of the park. If you choose to rent a bike, don't forget to ask for discount. Google maps works great inside the park.

Jo Wernli

The best place on earth. Good people,food,animals and events every day. And beautiful,like the country smack in the city. And my Mama was born not far from here.

Grant Beardwell

Peaceful, pleasant and relaxing,take a stroll, sit on a bench and watch people. Loved it. Take a side trip to the zoo, especially if you have kiddies, they'll love it.

kris robinson

Fabulous park but it's huge! Highly recommend hiring bikes so you can see the full park, on hot days you would need at least three hours to get around so you have plenty of time for water breaks. Nice boating lake and if your a movie buff there's plenty of spots to try recognize movies from.

Larissa Mackay

Absolutely loved it. Perfect park. Great place to make great memories. Its a must go to places in NY.

Aviation TV

Absolutely stunning place. For a foreigner from the English countryside to see it, it's weird an amazing to see skyscrapers towering above you. Loads of locals use the park as a gym for running. Police also patrol the park in cars. It appears that on most weekends there's an event taking place in the park. During the day it's always full of life.

chadd1237

Beautiful area in one of the most breathtaking parks in the world. Drop by here if you happen to walk through central park, it's worth your time.

Rick C

No need for a detailed review. The park is beautiful as was the weather when we visited. Wonder why other US cities could not include a park like this in order to give people a respite from the concrete jungle.

Mohammad Ali

Top class park to go to! It's very fun to go to especially if you're off for the Weekend. The zoo may be a little whack but overall, it's great for workouts, running or sports in the Meadow of the West side of Central Park! And it makes you feel more adventurous as well! :)

Brian S

It's a park. While it's a nice break from the steel and cement of the city, it's very crowded. There's a number of very good buskers as well as some not so good. There's a lot to see around the park. For tourists, I recommend a half hour or so stroll in the park and see some of the sites ringing the park. If you live there, well, you probably aren't reading this anyway.

Granville Taylor

The jewel of NYC. A wonderful reprieve from the busy city that lays just beyond the walls. Great playgrounds, lakes, even boats to rent. So many events and things to see any day of the year. And best of all is that it's free and always open and TREMENDOUS in size. Go explore and find a NYC you didn't know existed!

Karlee Corbett

It's really huge. Obviously. I went there last night for a Musical concert. Real fun. Made some new friends.

Jorge Suero

This is one of the greatest places in Manhattan I love just going in and getting lost within the massive park although I do find it a bit annoying that now everything about the park is now taken over by bicycles and people exercising making it difficult for someone to just go and take pictures but if you can avoid and ignore them you'll be fine.

Caroline Fulachio

It's an amazing place. In every season of the year it offers different but equally beautiful scenarios. It's a very big park to explore. It has a lot of touristic points inside it, like the F.R.I.E.N.D.S fountain, a lot of spots from the show Gossip Girl, etc. I recommend to visit with time so you don't have to rush and will be able to appreciate the park properly.

Lucais Horsley

I wanted to participate in whatever great music was happening, to celebrate the life of John Lennon. I would like Ms. Ono, and John's sons and relatives to know, the live music was fabulous. When I entered Central Park across from 72nd street, I could hear the music and singing. As a lover of Mr. Lennon's songs, I was psyched to walk up to 4 acoustic guitarists (one with a hofner bass through an amp), along with a chap blowing into a small keyboard through a small rubber hose (he really added some good lead melodies!), A crowd of maybe 50 people sang along with these guitarists (who sang well too), including harmonies. I got there around 2 pm, and stayed until about 4:15 pm. I know I sang quite spiritedly, lead and harmonies, as did many others. Mind you, it was raining, and a bit chilly, but the love there amongst the music and people, more than carried us through.

michelle antoinette

Nice little picturesque place but very busy, there is always a crowd of people who are waiting to be photographed

Kevin F

Beautiful place to visit. So much nature in the middle of the city. Everything is very clean and neat. At some places in the park you can't see the city at all. Very nice, highly recommended!

Bully Yay

Great place to walk around and take an adventure. Tons of places and things to see. Lots of movies have filmed inside the park including Home Alone 2, When Harry Met Sally, and John Wick. Do yourself a favor and check it out while visiting New York. Plus, vehicles are usually not allowed in so walking or biking in the park is great.

Mike Trot

A national treasure. This place has it all for the entire family. Tranquil walking and biking trails for Mom and Dad. Petting zoos and amusement parks for the kids. Climbing and skateboarding for the young folks. Benches and ponds for the not so young people. So if you are not doing nothing and are in the area, come by and sit a spell. You won't regret it!

Doug Zaruba

Nice, not much to it. Would expect more for someone who meant so much to New York City.

Chris

after spending the morning at the zoo and checking out the rest of the Central Park area. We decided to come down to this place and check it out. I'm going to be real with you I don't really see what all the fuss is about lol. There's a lot nicer parts of the park to hang out at. But it was cool to see it anyways. Ended up taking a few photos while we were there

Alexander Jain

Cool park full of green landscapes in the summer time. Easy to get lost on the many paths. Many nice things to see and lots of places to rest in the shade.

Emma Jorge

In the heart of Manhattan, it is considered the lung of the city. and is a important part of the New Yorker's life, they have several institutions where citizens participate in the care of the park. The best way to know it, if you do not reside in the city, is by renting a bicycle. We recommend a ride of at least 4 hours to discover part of its lakes, fountains, amphitheaters, swimming pools, zoo and especially its beautiful vegetation. In this place, many series and movies have been filmed park. A most see in NYC.

Jakub Zwolakowski

A big big park. Doesn't really look much like in the movies. If you walk around a bit on Saturday, you will definitely see some people proposing to each other and other people cheering with balloons and stuff. Bizarre.

Ольга Левчук

Central park is an amazing place, very green and atmospheric. I like this place because you may escape from NYC hectic life and spend some time on nature. It is nice that you can rent a bike here and have a ride. You will enjoy the time spent in this place❤

Philip Pearce

Nice and peaceful. There are usually musicians playing John Lennon songs which adds to the atmosphere

Ann-Marie Z

I simply love going on walks around Central Park every time I visit NYC. I like that there are plenty of trails and that there is always something going on in the park. Despite this, it is SUPER easy to get lost in the park even with google maps turned on so I feel signage could definitely be improved on, especially if you are heading towards the John Lennon memorial or the Central Park Zoo.

Phil L.

What can you say... It's one of the iconic places in New York and when you stroll around, you get why. The park is huge, very clean, full of trees and wildlife like squirrels and ducks and birds. The central reservoir is small lake-size and is wonderful to look at with the tall skyscrapers in the background (looking east, west or south towards central Manhattan). Most pleasant and soothing!

Alvo von Cossel

I was quite surprised at how underwhelming this was. I was expecting a lot more, to be honest. It's a pretty enough garden, but nothing special. There are many much nicer spots within Central Park.

Walter Sakai

Pilgrimage for all Beatle fans or more specifically John Lennon. Someone playing Beatles music. Visitors knowing ALL the words to ALL their songs. Great part is that there are no long lines, no one charging you$$ to visit the place.

Ioannis Paisis

Maybe the most beautiful park in the world. It is amazing and you need many hours to explore the basic sights. Kids will definitely love it. There is a big artificial lake, a castle and numerous paths to go bike ridding or jogging. They organize many events and of course you can go for a picnic. Top attraction of NYC.

Joana Tan

Nice little corner for John Lennon

Cheryl Murphy

This is a beautiful place! It is so different than what I expected. The paths are well maintained as are the grassy are. You could wander thru the park all day and there would probably be some areas you didn't see. It is one of those places where you will see something new every time you go! There are wooded areas, large boulders (some are very large) and many other beautiful places in the park.

Leah Kennedy

I always love visiting Central Park. It's beautiful at every time of time year and is so big you can lose yourself there and forget the city. It also has many different areas so you can always find a quiet spot.

David Wrench

It’s iconic sure, but the amount of people and the disruptive street performances really detract from its beauty, not add to it. The northern end of the park is less crowded and more enjoyable in my opinion.

Abhinav Ananthula

Great place to relax in the middle of Manhattan. One can spend an entire day here. It is lively with multiple performances and activities. The boating is simply superb. Perfect place to have a photoshoot during sunset time.

brian eykenboom

We have been twice and so far recommend a weekday visit. The seconds part around the large lake in the middle was nice and was a much nicer walk with less tourist's. If, like us, you are not into crowds then don't go on a weekend, go during the week.

Zaneta Mcfarland

Laid on the great lawn in front of the castle. Had a nice blanket, and book. Nice tunes, and a pipe with some cool blue dreams...i have in heaven for about 3 hours. Most best time! Love central park!

Lori Kelly

One of the most beautiful parks I've ever been to. The meandering paths and fields and playgrounds were lovely. Loved seeing all the people enjoying themselves and relaxing. Enough restrooms for this pregnant lady, too.

Ferris Bueller

Quintessential NYC. A must stop for any Beatles fan.

Justin Young

Beautiful in all seasons. The nicest green space in the world with many interesting plaques to read and things to see. I'm glad I got to go there a few times in my life.

Heather Constant

Highly recommend renting a bike and biking through Central Park. It's about 8 miles and you have a few hills but it is well worth it. There is so much to see and you definitely can see it all on a bike.

Matt Kacar

I have been coming here since it opened in the mid 80's. It is a nice place to gather and remember the legacy of John Lennon. There is usually someone playing an acoustic guitar and singing Beatles songs. It can get very crowded, so you'll have to be assertive with your fellow visitors if you want a picture by the Imagine mosaic. If you're not, be prepared to wait a bit.

Mary Heidingsfelder

Only got to see a small section near Strawberry Fields. Looking forward to seeing more on my next trip to NYC. Watch out for the scamming monks near bow bridge. I though he was really just wishing me peace and love, but he was trying to scam me out of money!

Banky Chalk

I have been to Central Park many times but often just end up wandering aimlessly. This time I really wanted to see all of it and decided to rent a bike. Then I saw a blogger on Pinterest who reviewed and recommended a bike tour through Unlimited Biking. I thought that would be the most productive way of renting a bike. It was a great decision. Having a bike and riding with a group and a guide was awesome. My guide was Dan and he was fun, informative and personable. He did his best to include and connect with every one in our group. I would definitely recommend a bike tour with Unlimited Biking and Dan to anyone wanting to see Central Park.

Robert Gaydos

Great walk in the park. Was surprised by the way everyone had a subdued respectful atmosphere. Wasn't crazy about vendors gathering like vultures.

Jill Harwell

If you haven’t been here yet, I the park lives up to the expectations. It’s a great park to bike, hang out, play around, and spend time with family. It may be hard to park because it is NYC, but with the BEST luck, you may have a great time at the central of NYC!

Yo am I extinct yet

What a beautiful park in the middle of the city! If you're a nature person and find yourself in NYC, this is the place to go. I enjoyed several leisurely walks, spotting lots of different birds and plants each time. My favorite spot was probably Turtle Pond, is was great being so close to so many turtles!

immeuru

So many great aspects of Central Park. It deserves it's own day in your itinerary. If you don't have time, use it to go one side of the city to the other. In other words, find a reason to go for a walk in the park.

Susan G

Even if you are not The Beatles fanatic you have to stop at this nice spot

Doreen Connors

Just a great place to sit and enjoy the beautiful view Lots of people taking pictures This us a great tribute to John Lennon Plus there was a guy sitting on the bench playing a guitar and singing The plus he didn't sound bad at all Next time I go back I will most definitely take pictures

Artist Temple

A little crowded and touristy- but always worth the visit. There was an African-American solo guitarist playing and singing, " I Wanna Hold Your Hand." Very lovely. A wonderful tribute.

eyal gershon

While the park is a beautiful place to stroll around and relax on some bench while reading the newspaper, this is my least favorite entering point. Trying to fight your way through aggressive cart drivers and other people with only money on their mind is a great way to ruin your day. After you have managed to pass them, you are welcomed with multiple individuals trying to sell you overpriced pins and hats which relays on your memory of the Beatles. While this can be a nice place to visit once, I would recommend to usually stay away from this area if your on a short temper.

Cindy Malota

What a beautiful space to be able to enjoy nature. It is one of the "uost see" spots in NYC. If you have time limitations sign up for a walking or bike tour so that a knowledgeable guide can show you the most beautiful and notable spots in the park.

Jennifer Cur

I'm happy to know his ideas of love still inspire people.❤️

Blotor Emil

Perfect place for photos ! Dakota is just nearby.

J Hunt

Very nice spot. Recommend.

Rick Aguilar

Beatles’s songs all the time, this place is beautiful. You can sing and take pictures.

Jennifer Fevold

Central Park is beautiful! A must see if you're visiting NYC. I do recommend doing some research ahead of time to figure out what you might like to see. The park is huge, so you can't count on naturally coming across everything.

Robbi Pribadi

The John Lennon memorial, it is a simple but popular spot inside Central Park. Many tourists sang the Beatles song when I visited here. A very lovely place.

Alexander Caminero

You should definitely visit the north side of the park if you’d like a tourist free more in nature area! Had a great time over the weekend

Adam Rippon

A beautiful oasis located in the middle of hustle and bustle of New York. We enjoyed a full day riding bikes through out and simply enjoying it for what it is. Lunch at the boat house was great also!

Keith Black

Cool experience but as one lady nearby said it was.kind of like getting to Old Faithful and then going...."Okay, what's next?" People cued up to take a pic with the Imagine mosaic.

rakesh agarwal

Went in July, there was no trace of strawberries though.. Only had green plants like a jungle, had to google whether they are actually strawberry plants or not.. Just a named spot in between the park with no real significance.. Can definitely skip if on a short tour..

Bryan Free

Very fun park. We took a carriage tour, well worth it. Driver gave us info on movie landmarks and let us stop for photos. Lots to explore.

User User

Absolutely breathtaking landscapes. One of the best tourist stops in the world In my opinion. I highly recommend this place if you decide to tour the city. You can easily spend three hours here.

Chris Norton

Came here during Christmas time. Beautiful park! We wanted to ice skate at the Rockefeller center but so did everyone else so we why to Central Park to ice skate and the line was much shorter and the cost was a lot let for more time to skate. Awesome memories!

21 Savage333

Central Park is an amazing Park in an amazing city. It is a nice break from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. It contrasts with this urban city with a nice serene and calm feeling. I went to the Pond and loved it.

Kevin Hernandez

Central Park is incredible for New York! It’s one of the iconic parks of the city, you’ll truly enjoy visiting the sites that you’ll see from in the park and out of it! It’s a must go when you travel to New York, so many places to be and things to do in it, tons of food around it. It even has a pool and ice skating rink!

Alex Kogan

There is something to do in central park for everyone, whether you are a resident of New York or just visiting. People of all ages can enjoy this marvel if they chose to spend an hour or the whole day. Last time I was there we had a picnic on one of the fields that does not allow dog walking with my wife and 2 year old daughter. We all had a blast enjoying nature and running around. This is a must visit for anyone in New York.

dani b

Incredible park! The best part about it is that it's a relaxed place right around one of the most packed areas in the entire world. Definitely recommend for anyone visiting New York to stop by here. Especially after walking around Times Square this is the perfect place to take a little break.

Carlos Idiaquez

Central park has been on my bucket list for a very long time I was finally able to go today, the park is fabulous the one problem I did have which is why I can't give the 5 star rating is because mostly all the areas that you walk on the path smell like piss which should be handled better just for children.

Dennis Grishin

Nice area to leisure around. Known for John Lennon Imagine dedication.

Christine Hiatt

Very cool pace to visit. We wanted to ride bikes thru the park but ran out of time. It was very nice lush green grass. Definitely a breath of fresh air so to speak in amount a huge city.

Jen Fraenkel

I take my dog here in the morning before 9am for off leash hours and it’s just wonderful. He’s happy, I meet other lovely dog owners and the hustle of the city hasn’t totally gotten started yet so it’s our little oasis.

Lena und Yasser Jadidi

What a fantastic place to be! We loved it so much. The kids liked the huge rocks in the park, where they climbed tirelessly. Finally a relaxed break for the adults.

Alka Anand

No matter how many times I come here with my family I can never ever get enough of this beautiful entertaining park. So much to do you Can't cover everything in one day that's why if you are here for a few days, make a list what places to see and where to enter the park so that you don't waste your time. A must visit for everyone.

Brayden Mora

The mosaic is very popular. So many people loved John Lennon and the Beatles, so that is not surprising. Even though this memorial was busy, people were respectful and anyone that wanted their picture taken with the mosaic, were given a chance to do so. The Dakota isn't far from here, so you can easily walk there and back to the park. Definitely check it out!

HerobrineJuli 05

What to say? The greatest park on earth! It's humongous, but there are many places to chill out. There is a nice baseball field where you can watch them playing baseball, there are also two lakes, the big one in the center of the park and the small one further south, where I rented a canoe for 1 hour. There are also many talented street musicians and festivals in the park. It's a great feeling to be in this park.

Jaylens Daddy

I loved taking a nap out on the grass. Spent a lot of time at Bethesda Fountain. A fun thing to do is renting a rowboat although the line can be long

William Huelster

One of the most beautiful parks I've ever been to. It absolutely lives up to the reputation placed upon it for decades. You could easily spend an entire day here. And you probably should.

Dennis Denev

Tranquil and serene , busy and exciting , Central Park offers a little bit of everything for all! It is my favorite place to go , I usually walk to 84th street , the metropolitan museum and explore freely. Once in the park I go graze grass at the sheep meadow, check on the monkeys in the garden and rent a boat for an hour of rowing routine in the lake . Summers are wild and winters quiet , so Central Park is always a win! Be aware of runners , they are unforgiving

Caroline Layton

Love Central Park. So much happening, lots to see. Even when it's busy you can find a quiet spot. Picturesque. Perfect place for people watching. My favourite place in New York! Love the squirrels and wildlife. Watched the terrapins in the lake. A must see whilst in the big Apple!!

Sheldon Fernandes

Great place for kids to hang out if you have plenty of time.. If you are Touring NYC on a time crunch, you just want to make one stop and spend an hour or so walking around and then move on.

Maya K.

Amazing beautiful place in every season. There are many playgrounds for kids, sports activities, theater, concerts and much more. You definitely not be disappointed to spend time there.

Leon Fot

It was a really quiet and respectful place to visit. Great place to stop by in Central Park if you have a couple of minutes!

Vitaly Ivanov

Like the place. It is really big and you can spend a day just exploring. It has a pond with the boat sailing. Big rocks, a lot of grass to sit on. During the winter it has an ice rink, where you can rent equipment if you don't have it with you. If you are first time in New York I would advise you to try hot dogs over there =)

Vitaly Ivanov

Like the place. It is really big and you can spend a day just exploring. It has a pond with the boat sailing. Big rocks, a lot of grass to sit on. During the winter it has an ice rink, where you can rent equipment if you don't have it with you. If you are first time in New York I would advise you to try hot dogs over there =)

Lillian Wang

A big breath of fresh air in NYC among the jungle of buildings and chaos. Central Park is a massive beautiful park always filled with energy and positive vibes. Whether you’re just visiting or taking a stroll through the park, the experience and amazing maintenance of the park are unbelievable.

Emma Peace

Wonderful area if Central park. Listening to the Beatles Strawberry forever.

craig davies

By far the best part if New York. Streets around the city are dirty, diesel engines are pumping out fumes all day and night for food stalls. In central part you get none of that. Fresh air and amazing walks.

Srikirti v

Always a pleasure to visit. Can easily spend half a day at least walking around. Gets too crowded during weekends especially holiday weekends. Try to avoid such peaks

K White

It was MUCH bigger than I expected it to be. You could spend hours walking around in there. It was hot when we were there but the trees provided some shade. There were a number of vendors around the edge of the park selling refreshments and that was nice too.

Amanda Robin

Beautiful acres of trees and park right in the middle of a huge city. They have bike rentals food vendors, a petting zoo, you can even rent a small remote control sailboat. So pretty

Tim Harlow

Surreal. Sign said that this was a quiet area but there was an artist playing acoustic Beatles songs which honestly enhanced the experience. Great to finally see this monument. Come in from Central Park West and 72nd Street and bare left. Entrance is about 100ft after you enter the Park from 72nd.

Krystal Glen

James and his Beatles rendition was great!

Paul Schroeder

Central Park is definitely a must see. In a city of millions that such a green space exists is amazing. The best part is how people enjoy it. We certainly did. There are so many venues within the park. Of course, we enjoyed a beverage at the Tavern on the Green.

Kestutis Genevicius

Nice place to relax. Admire surroundings green clothes of the park. Many chairs to sit and have a conversation with your beloved ones.

Wally Anglesea

The best place to hang out. Go here and enjoy the ambience. DON'T pay the touts at the entrance who will tell you you need a guide to get the full experience, just go in, buy an OFFICIAL map if you need to, from the information kiosks INSIDE the park, or just wander around. You will be pleasantly surprised at all of the variety. Take your time. I've been here 6 times over the years, and I still haven't seen it all.

Chirag Nakrani

Amazing greens right in the heart (may be lungs) of NYC! Surrounded by modern world from all 4 sides...this place will take you away from all the hectic city life! Just relax and enjoy the time in woods or in open park or around lake side. Must visit place in NYC trip!

Karen Boyd

Very interesting if you are a Beatles fan.

Sandy Bounds

Super fun to explore. Bring your own food from the local grocer and it’s pretty easy to sneak in wine in a bag. Boyfriend took me for a romantic picnic. We had a lovely time snacking, sipping and watching the sun go down. ❤️

A. M.

Very beautiful and scenic albeit crowded at certain times of the day at certain locations within the park. Beware of individuals who try to ‘sell’ you something or solicit you to ‘donate’ they can be a tad aggressive. Running into a few of these individuals definitely had a negative impact on my experience. However, riding a pedicab with a knowledgeable individual about the park and its surroundings was definitely worth the money!

Kimberly Williams

Great place to take kids. There are tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields and a swimming pool. Great place to go bike ridding and jogging. The kids absolutely love Central Park. They really enjoy the zoo as well. There is so much to do there. Nice place to picnic as well.

one norelus

This is a beautiful park in Manhattan. It is great place to spend time with family and friends. You can relax from city life while still being in Manhattan. It's also great to get active in a wonderful place with the trees and bushes. I love to be in central park, I can clear my mind and enjoy being there.

Tina B

For Beatles fans this is a nice spot to visit. Quiet, quaint area

Terrin Spray

Loved how you can walk freely without cars. Thanks to the many activists and loving people who put in the work to make that happen!

Anaya Mehta

An extremely short hike up a small hill gets you to this cool memorial of John Lennon, not far from where he was shot. There's always a crowd of people waiting to take photos around the "Imagine" circle on the ground, sometimes covered in flowers. There's a live musician, during the times that I went. A short, but fun and meaningful trip in Central Park.

Parvinder Singh

Excellent park with preserved natural surroundings ,ample of space to play around, for jogging, running, cycling even Boating Etc. Specially recommended for families and kids picnic. One can enjoy horse cart ride also. I really loved Central Park in the heart of Manhattan, NY.

Mari R.F.

As a Nanny I love taking my kids here. It's expansive, free. No matter what age they are, there is always an age appropriate park for them.

Kamala Pielmeier

We took a rickshaw ride through the park. I would highly recommend it. It was only $25. They showed us key places in the park and took pictures for us. So much fun.

Jeannie Orr

Always a place to reflect on John Lennon and his music

Naushad Hussain

One big green area in the middle of the most bustling city in the world... Nice to see many people everywhere in the park... You can also relax and enjoy the peace and quiet in the sprawling greens...

David King

Wonderful spot to reflect. A street musician called Micchael J. Potter was playing some excellent music. Ever y one was chilled.

Anne Fernandena

Strawberry Fields is located a the entrance to Central Park just across the street from The Dakota, the apartment building where he last lived and also the site of his assassination. I overheard a some incorrectly say that the Imagine Mosaic was the spot where Lennon was shot, but it was across the street at the entrance to The Dakota. Regardless, it is a nice tribute to a music legend.

Dustin U

I wish I had another day in New York City to explore the whole park. The row boats were amazing. Best value for some beautiful views. $15.00 HR cash only. Plus a $20.00 refundable deposit when you return the boat within the first hour.

Jenny meah

If you're a Beatles fan, head to strawberry fields in central park. It has a pleasant atmosphere, someone was playing imagine on the guitar. The original strawberry fields in Liverpool UK has just re opened its gates to the public.

Michael Lundeen

Central Park is a beautiful respite from the big city while keeping you close to the activity. Rent a bike and cruise around peacefully or speed along at a faster pace. Either way you can stop here and there to see the various landmarks or pull up to the great lawn and lounge for a bit. This is definitely a place that both tourists and residents enjoy and a great place for exercise

Daniel

Peaceful area where you always can listen to some Beatles guitar music

Julie Hollyoak

Brilliant park. Zoo great. Too many people pushing for taking you for a ride round the park. When they get you interested then the layout changes. Would be easier if honest up front. Overall great place to go

Green Mile

The most beautiful park, it's so big, its like a completely separate world in the heart of New York. It really is a breathtakingly beautiful. I would highly recommend everyone to visit this place at least once. Just make sure your shoes are good for walking because there is alot to walk there.

Brooke Bushman

This park has so much to offer. We loved the bike trails. I would recommend renting bike from the city bike rental kiosks around the park. They are cheap and very convenient.

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It’s easy to see why John Lennon loved walking in Central Park. While visiting on a rainy day, I found it so peaceful to be in the park and walk around. We saw turtles and red Cardinals and lots of beautiful views and gardens. The place is wonderful. It’s so quiet once you get into the park, you can actually forget you’re in New York City, it’s really quite a unique experience. Make sure you if you visit New York City, get off Times Square for a while and see this beautiful park. It’s well worth the time to go and spend an afternoon.

James O'donnell

Great resting area after walking for a few hours , but the gentleman playing acoustic guitar and singing made it a lovely experience

Gary Walker

Super cool. This was my first time in the city and central park was amazing and did not feel like being in the middle of NYC at all. Saw some cool performances, statues and wildlife. The bike lane is amazing and there are actually some good downhill sections of the bike track. This place was amazing and just what I was looking for to get a break from the hustle of the big city.

Louise Hayden

Definitely worth a visit if your going to Central Park

Bill Perkins

What a wonderful place! Wish we had time to see more of it. Cool vendor areas, everything so well maintained, so many people out with pets, nice areas to stretch out, areas for a leisurely stroll, and others could still do real exercise. It was even just great people watching.

Derek Chiu

It's Central Park - the greatest park in any city. There is so much to see and to enjoy. Love hanging out here and discovering new hidden paths.

On the Look

Is a perfect place for family time and to take a selfie.

Lan Pham

Great place to visit if you want to experience nature in NY. We rented a bike to ride around and it can be completed in a decent amount of time. There are some hills that could be challenging though if you're not in shape.

Davey Parekh

Nice little section of Central Park dedicated to the late great John Lennon.

Jen Thor

This park is booming with activities! We had time to walk around most of the park, saw musical talents, even got our caricature completed. Definitely check this place out if you're looking for a good burn from biking/hiking or just to relax.

Astro Spectra

An amazing tranquil place in the midst of one the most densely populated areas in the world. Be sure to spend time around The Lake and check out the Bow Bridge. It is safe during the day and despite what people say it is also safe during the night with local Police always nearby. But make sure you comply with Park regulations on times and where you are allowed to venture.

Jeff Schwager

The best place to walk in the greatest walking city in the world. If you love to walk or ride a bike, this is a must do. I was there during some beautiful fall days and it was amazing.

Marwa Elkholy

Central park is a gorgeous escape from the streets of New York, but at the same time a reminder of why NYC is so amazing. Where can you see a gorgeous bed of flowers overlooking a baseball field at the bottom of the hill. Great for family time, romantic walks and a great taste of nature

Jared Yorkston

Amazing! This park is completely man-made but looks so natural. I highly highly recommend having a leisurely walk through here if you are spending any time New York. There is a zoo, but I did not visit it. However, I did had feed the squirrels, and fed the birds as they have become accustomed to humans

Kailah Ayres-Tuttle

Magical place in the center of the business of the city. Great place to take a stroll in the morning with a cup of coffee and check out the sights. They have some wonderful street performers near Bethesda fountain. There's almost always some sort of event going on in the park. You can rent small canoes, bikes, rickshaws or you can walk through the park.

Leigh Roden

Beautiful and impressive park. We toured it with John in a NYC Park Tours pedicab. It was wonderful. When we return we will be certain to visit again. Recommend that everyone visit this beautiful landmark.

Imogen Fox

This park is incredible, there is nothing else like it in the world. I didn't feel the need to walk the whole park, but we did visit a few primary locations. Don't be taken in by those trying to sell rides! If you want to move faster than feet, hire your own bike and look up the free walking audio tours.

munsta007

Can't really see much when you're a morning run. Also it can get pretty confusing if you're following the jogging trails, ended up going in a circle. I started at 5:30 hoping to follow some jogging trails and do the whole park, ended up having to find my way back to road to get my sense of direction. I also couldn't find any place with pull up bars/outdoor gym areas to work out between my jog. When the sun came up at 6:40 I could see the sky scrappers and followed the trails a little bit easier.

Jose Rios

What a lovely place. When I met my first date and we enjoyed to take a walk around and it was nice place. Perfect weather and park.

Branda Tee

This park is beautiful in the spring. I love how there's cherry blossoms everywhere. It's refreshing to walk around, and getting those steps in. Also a great place for photography, and nature sighting.

Juliet Iskowitz

Its always fun to walk around central park and see strawberry fields. Its a quiet zone in the grassy area. When its nice theres usually Always people playing Beatles songs next to the imagine mosaic

Alejandra Isaza

Central Park is a great place to send the day with friends, family or your boyfriend/girlfriend. You are able to ride a boat, have a picnic, play music, walk around, ride a bike, dance. It's a looong list about activities that you can done over there. The bad part about the place it's that are many rats around, and most of the people don't feel comfortable with.

Marcus Peterson

Iconic. Not much more to say. Nice place to get away from the city for a bit but still stay in the city. All the waterfront places are nice. Close to a lot of museums and food.

Bea Bear

The park was beautiful, clean and what I always thought it would look like. The biggest issue I had was the guys selling rides on the rickshaw and horse carriage. They were everywhere and some were very aggressive. Most were only at park entrance but getting past them was crazy. They really need to think about setting up ticket booths so people can buy tickets as desired

Jose Morales

Always a great area to walk thru....someone is always there singing John Lennon songs. Often jam packed with tourist

Bobbi Prewitt

A beautiful tribute to John Lennon, a wonderfully gifted musician.

Chantal Jenkins

Very lucky to have visited when a group was singing imagine with roses in their hands. It was a lovely sunny day. Not to be missed when you visit Central Park.

Omar N.

Love this place. My favorite free thing to do in NYC. Beautiful views, bike paths, easy access to food all around and great photo ops. I'd take half a day to explore everything it has to offer as there is even a zoo in there. On the other hand you could do morning runs in different parts of the park for a less overwhelming experience.

Khairul Akbar

One of the best parks in the United States. It's so big that you can still breath the fresh air even on the weekend.

Erika

Walked through here on a beautiful Friday morning in May, on my way to see BTS at the GMA Summer Concert series. It was such a lovely walk that I recommended to RM that he try it himself, but as they have 20 million followers on Twitter now, I have to accept that he probably never saw it. Oh well. Lovely spot, though!

Ramsay Snow

It's an amazing park, especially during late summer. You can bike through the park with virtually no cars about. The Bethesda fountain and the water behind it is great for taking pictures at on a sunny day!

Bernie McCarthy

Loved this place. So restful. Watched a friendly baseball game between Attending Physicians and Residents from a local hospital (I guess). Beautiful old trees

Juan Molinari

Oh God, people were singing awful songs ("Imagine" is not a song; it's a way to kill time in your dentist's waiting room). It should be illegal.

Hemant Saini

True to its description. This area is really green and shady. The cool breeze is soothing in the summer.

Olivia Gray

I like that it is considered a touristic attraction. It is really is. But not only. Winter is the time I live the park, when it is actually less touristic than the usual. Lovely place, come when not the whole JFK coming here.

Kristopher Sevill

This place is allegedly known for great breakfast and burger specials! Both my daughter and I opted for breakfast. She got the French toast platter and I the chocolate chip pancakes. I also got it with a side of bacon. Now my opinion is that they are honestly a bit over priced but I guess if you're looking to support these types of establishments versus the typical franchise it's the way to go. First thing I noticed was that the tables were bused immediately by a young man who was standing nearby waiting to do his job. A nice and awkward feeling at the same time.

Jonas Hellström

The park itself is huge and there are lots of things to walkthrough. Strawberry Fields itself is just one among many things you can visit and enjoy, but it's nothing spectacular. It's a part of the whole, but there's also going to be a veritable ton of visitors if the weather is good. Visit if you've never been there, but don't make it your sole purpose for visiting the park.

RION REYNOLTZ

It's a beautiful park & it's was composed about, by John Lennon. One of the greatest song writers of all time & a member of the most influential bands of all times, the BEATLES.

Ron Matta

No need for a detailed review. The park is beautiful as was the weather when we visited. Wonder why other US cities could not include a park like this in order to give people a respite from the concrete jungle.

Daniel Chisikovsky

What a great place! I admire that NYC has a a green recreational space able for running? Taking pets for a walk or even go to have some rest. Every single city should have something like this! Well done!!!