843 acres of lawns, lakes and paths in the middle of Manhattan, with Bethesda Fountain and Bow Bridge.
Address: Central Park, New York, NY
Central Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux and opened in stages from 1858. Almost everything in it — lakes, hills and woods — was created by hand.
Highlights include Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, the Mall's elm trees and Belvedere Castle.
April–May for blossoms; October–November for autumn colours.
Morning or late afternoon.
Ice skating at Wollman Rink.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
About 843 acres.
Yes.
Yes, near the park entrances.
