Central Park

It's always a pleasure to visit Central Park when you travel to New York. A peaceful atmosphere, people playing sports or relaxing as they stretch out on the grass... and plenty of spots where, right in the heart of the Big Apple but completely isolated from its noise, you can chat with your companions or spend a pleasant time reading a good book.
Màxim Fàbregas Añaños - a month ago

Central Park is one of those places I never get tired of. It’s beautiful in every season and at any time of day. Whether I’m alone or with family and friends, it always feels like the perfect escape in the middle of the city. There’s so much to enjoy—walking or biking the paths, boating on the lake, visiting the zoo, having a picnic, or simply finding a quiet spot to sit and take it all in. Every season feels a little different, but somehow Central Park is always just as magical.
Rosalie Wilder - 2 months ago

Central Park fascinates me. Here, in the middle of Manhattan, on some of the most valuable real estate on the planet, New York has somehow managed to keep 843 acres set aside for the simple purpose of letting people exist. No skyscrapers. No office towers. No luxury condos. Just trees, lakes, winding paths, rocks, grass, turtles, and people. And once you get far enough inside, New York starts to disappear. You can actually get lost in there. The buildings vanish behind the trees and for a while you could convince yourself you were somewhere deep in the countryside rather than sitting in the middle of one of the largest cities in the world. People paddle little boats across the lake. Turtles poke their heads above the water. A cool breeze moves through the trees. Then somewhere around the next bend there is a cellist playing classical music. A little farther along, someone with a saxophone is serenading whoever happens to wander past. Nobody seems particularly hurried. Nobody needs a ticket. The park itself is the attraction. There is something wonderfully extravagant about all of it. Land worth an unimaginable fortune being used for trees, turtles, musicians, picnics, rowboats and people taking a walk on a Saturday afternoon. Nannette and I wandered through it today with no particular destination, which I think may be the proper way to experience Central Park. Cool breeze. Sunshine through the trees. Music floating in from somewhere you couldn’t quite see. For a little while, New York disappeared. It was intoxicating. And I absolutely loved it.
Weston At The Table - 2 months ago

Great place to explore for exercise, a peaceful serenity outside the city, or enjoy a new adventure in the vastly large park. For a new adventure, try renting a bike, paddle boat, carriage ride, or more! We enjoyed visiting the Balto Statue, strolling down The Mall (tree-lined walking strip) to the Bethesda Terrace. From there, we cut across to Strawberry Fields (John Lennon memorial) which features local singers, then back tracked slightly to cross Bow Bridge which lead us to explore Belvedere Castle. We finalized our day trip by walking a really neat trail with lots of unique rock formations! This only covers a small portion of the park, there’s still tons more to see!
Rebecca Ellison - 2 months ago

Incredible park in the center of the city. I love coming here to walk, run or just to hang out and read. There are a lot of things to do and lot of activities. There is a volleyball court, tennis court, baseball field. There a lot of path ways you can walk through.
Curious Compass - 5 months ago