Visit Duration

Entrance Fee

Park is free. Paid: zoo ($20), boat rentals ($20/hr), ice skating ($20-30)

Best Time to Visit

Spring (blooming) and fall (golden foliage) — best seasons. Summer hot but many activities. Winter — ice skating and snow.

Crowd Level

How to Get There

Many entrances around perimeter. Subway: 59 St-Columbus Circle (southwest), 72 St, 81 St-Museum (west), 86 St, 96 St, 103 St (east).

What to Expect

Bethesda Fountain, The Mall, Bow Bridge, Belvedere Castle, Shakespeare Garden, Central Park Zoo, ice skating in winter, boats in summer, concerts.

Best Photo Spot

Bow Bridge with San Remo Towers view. Bethesda Fountain. Skyline view from Great Lawn. The Mall in autumn.