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463 reviews for Central Park
My Ratings:
Quantity - 5 Stars
Quality - 5 Stars
Price - 5 Stars
Location - 5 Stars
My Opinion/Story:
Central Park - the most amazing thing about Manhanttan inside the busy city, noisy neighbors and the craziness of New York. A huge park in the center of chaos. After our tour of the museum, we had some time to walk in the park. It's breathtakingly beautiful and peaceful despite the city surrounding it is loud and noisy. I love that once you're inside, it's like you're out of Manhattan. The huge park has lots of places to see and plenty of things to do or not do. Just sitting down and watching everything around you is entertaining enough. I only wish to return to New York to actually walk further more inside the park. Too much to see yet not enough time. One of the best landmarks of New York.
I've been to Central Park two times. Once on a quiet weekday morning and again on a busy Saturday afternoon. First, this park is huge. In certain parts of the park, surrounded by rock outcrops, waterfalls, and tall trees, it's hard to believe that you're in Manhattan. During the morning, the park was mostly filled with walkers, joggers, and bike riders.
In the afternoon, the park was bustling with activity. All kinds of sports were being played. There were rollerbladers everywhere and people rowing their boats on The Lake. Huge tourist groups exploring the park, and of course, many picnics. To get away from some of the hustle and bustle, there are designated "quiet zones" around the park. Central Park, an amazing park!
I live in New York, and I was thinking about the lagoon in Central Park, down near Central Park South. I was wondering if it would be frozen over when I got home, and if it was, where did the ducks go? I was wondering where the ducks went when the lagoon got all icy and frozen over. I wondered if some guy came in a truck and took them away to a zoo or something. Or if they just flew away.
--The Catcher in the Rye
I love Central Park more than almost anything in the world.
I'm not sure if I'm qualified to review Central Park, having come to NYC only a few days prior, and having just walked through it. But I'll say, I had no idea that the park was so huge.
For those that have never been, IT IS HUGE! All of Seattle could probably fit inside the park, and there'd still be space for rain. The paths are numerous, and cars, compared to the rest of NYC, were very civil. A wide array of people were enjoying the space, and it's great to know that in a city as huge as NYC, there's an emphasis on open space as it is in Central Park.
You can't visit NYC without having seen how the people here spend their (very rare) slower moments.
I kid you not, my friends and I walked from Columbia University, through all of Central Park to museum mile (and beyond) IN FREEZING JANUARY WEATHER...just for black & white cookies made popular by Seinfield.
oh right, back to the park. It's gigantic, it's gorgeous, I'd run it in proper attire (after my spoiled California ass gets used to NY weather).
There is a great place to run in Budapest between the Buda and Pest sides of the Danube. Boston has the Emerald Necklace, The Charles, Arnold Arboreteum and Jamaica Pond.
Every great city has a great park.
Bu there is nothing quite like Central Park
5 Stars for Central Park?? Duh!
Great trails to hike / run & there are TONS of healthy, sporty, people running about
Fountains & bridges galore to be close to the water - hear the water trickling along.....very zen & completely surreal when looking out in the quiet Park at the surrounding skyscrapers & knowing there is a whole other world out there......
Conservatory of Flowers, museums, rollerbladers, crazy people, on & on & on.....SO many reasons to come to the Park
.....including its very own lake w/ rowboats - much like Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park....but this one also claims fame from Sex In The City.....everyone remember the scene when Carrie falls into the lake after an argument w/ Big??
Sure you do!
Although Golden Gate Park is larger & the compare / contrasts could go on forever....most simply put:
This is no contest - anywhere that offers a garden of tranquility and escape from the buzz & hubbub of the city deserves 5 stars in my book......any day!
Kicking back, working out, romping & frolicking.....Central Park has it all!
I love Central Park. No matter what time of year this is a great place to hang out and there always something to do. In the winter you can ice skate or take a carriage ride through the Park. In the summer you can go to Shakespeare in the Park, Rollerblade or feed the ducks. No matter how old, or young, you are this place rocks. It's like finding your own little paradise in the middle of arguably the most exciting city in the world. (Which I think makes NYC even better.)
I have walked through this entire park. It doesn't get old, only more beautiful and fascinating. So much to do and see. I love the views from the Castle.
Oh yes, this park is amazing. I've gone in there countless times and every time I find something new. And manage to miss something huge. Definitely worth a trip and if you can, grab a map to pinpoint all the amazing things that are in there.
And to note, my favourite thing to do is to hit up the AMNH then walk across the park to the MoMA. Just saying, it's a great way to spend the day.
I love you SOOOO much. I love your zoo. I love your location. I love your size. I love you man.
winterjam was cool but it was too cold to stay in central park for all them hours and the line for cheese and milk ,grapejuice was moving to slow
This park means so much to me. I proposed to the most amazing woman here. I am sure there are many people who have been proposed to here... but Nov 22 2009 was our day.
The sun was out, the trees were beautiful with their bright orange, brown, yellow, and green leaves.
Central Park was amazing, and a breath of fresh air.
I will never forget this day, and place.
I strolled from the 66th street entrance on a cold, brisk February afternoon into the park. It was a Sunday if I remember. Already visitors from all walks of life, from all corners of the globe wanted to visit the Gates, the Jeanne-Claude/Christo installation - nearly twenty-five years from conception to completion. Hushed whispers blended with joyful laughter of toddlers running throughout the park.
Rubbing my chin and thinking to myself, "What an undertaking!" I knew weeks before, volunteers were prepping the walks with mounts, posts and frames for the saffron drapes to hang freely in the breeze. Some anticipated the forthcoming project while others commented how silly the city was spending on this installation. What they didn't know or yet know, it was entirely funded privately. It costs about over $20 million dollars but brought nearly 5 million visitors during its three-week stint and close to a quarter of a billion dollars in revenue to the city.
Not a bad investment Mr. Bloomberg. Not bad.
I found a perch high above on a rock outcropping overlooking the valley facing southward towards Wollman... whoops, the rink formally known as Wollman. Grabbing a few photos and enjoying the view, I recognized a few faces such as actors James Cromwell, Liev Schrieber and Diane Sawyer, the anchorwoman. Yes, I even wondered if Holden Caulfield was here as well. It was a good day in Central Park.
(In tribute to Jeanne-Claude who passed away recently.)
It is as if it was all just a dream.
One of the highlights of any trip to New York is taking some time to stroll through the park. All of my recent visits have been in the month of November when the fall colors are stunning. I find myself practically breathless when I'm in New York because there is so much I want to see and do. This is the one place where I truly slow down and take it all in. I feel like I can breathe here.
I don't understand how people could NOT rate this 5 stars. I get in my 6 mile loop runs here. There are people of all types - I literally ran past a guy with a parakeet on his shoulder and then 2 miles later saw a guy running while juggling. God I love this city.
Gotta love the carousel, the castle, and all the vendors offering hot dogs, Popsicles, and pretzels.
Also, the ROLLERBLADDERS. They may be my favorite part of the whole park. Dance party on roller blades along with a homeless guy with no shirt AND no rollerblades doing Michael Jackson dance moves. Where do I sign up?
I love this park! From going for evening runs in the autumn around the reservoir with the skyline lighting up around you as the dusk darkens and the leaves colour to the blooming cherry blossoms in the springtime and the picnics and boat-rowing in the summer-time, the small back-paths and the protruding rocks. Run around the park one day. It is really huge in terms of being located in relatively small super-densely populated Manhattan. How different it would be without this park!
Incredible space. Hard to believe it was once a big swamp pit!
I make it a point to visit as often as I can when I'm in New York. I explore different areas, stop to enjoy the view and sunshine, and of course people watch. It's such a large park, and the small "castle" in the middle is a fun place to check out. If you can come in the fall, the leaves are spectacular!
If you come to NYC and don't take at least one walk through Central Park, there may be something wrong with you. You simply can't miss this gem of a park - there's a good reason why it's so famous!
Fall colors in Central Park compel people to do strange things. Like run 6 miles in the rain. (?!?!?!?!!!!!)
Central Park, you had me at hello.
Love love LOVE Central Park.
Beats Golden Gate Park. Sorry, SF.
Rowing boats in Central Park is better than rowing boats in Stow Lake.
I love all the trees and the pathways.
I visited NY in the summer so it was very humid and all the flying bugs were out, but I didn't mind spending hours here. I would love to come here in the Fall so I can see all the colorful leaves!
I found a lot of areas where I just wanted to sit down, relax, take a nap or have a picnic and sadly to say, I haven't really felt that same urge whenever I'm in GGP unless it's during an outdoor concert.
Absolutely the most beautiful park I've ever seen! Who would expect, that right in the middle of one of the busiest, most urban city of the country, lies a giant, green haven to explore and enjoy. Visiting Central Park was the very first thing I did on my first trip to NYC. I was blown away by the beautiful landscaping, stunning views, and sights this park has to offer. You can easily spend hours, if not, days exploring the entire park; especially if you hit up the Met or Museum of Natural History.
There are plenty of paths to bike, jog, or take a leisure stroll on. If you're feeling super touristy or all mushy and romantic, you can even get pulled along in a horse-drawn carriage. Shoot, you can even row yourself around the lake if you want. It's $12 for the first hour and $3 for every 15 minutes after.
There's plenty to see and do for all ages. There's the zoo for the kiddos (and kids at heart). The grassy areas scattered throughout the park are ideal for a lot of things... you can bust out a good book, have a picnic, daydream, or just veg out. If you're feeling pasty white, you can plant yourself on a nice plot of grass and soak up some sun... I never saw so many people plopped out on beach towels, swimsuits and all, with no beach in sight. If you are drawn to entertainment, there always seems to be something going on (street performers, musicians, artists etc). You an even go running around to find all the different locations filmed in movies and tv shows.
The list of things to do here can go on forever. In fact, I'll just stop now and let you do the exploring yourself. So if you're in the city, do not leave without a visit to Central Park! It's my favorite place in NYC, and can quite possibly become yours.
Mix it up all around NYC's Park. Not much needs to be said as I'm sure the nearly 200 5-star reviews have said it more than once, but it's a great refuge. I've come to realize that just because it's bordered by skyscrapers, it's still a park. Go for shows, etc
A Top 10 urban park as far as size but definitely tops in my heart.
Central Park was my "backyard" growing up and will forever be my favorite park in the world.
From rolling hills filled with kids on sleds and people on ice skates in the winter time to roller-bladers and sun-bathers in the summer, this park has a little for everyone. Concerts and plays, lakes and waterfalls, playgrounds and carousels, hiking trails and bike-paths, etc. etc. etc.
Check out my list of specific things to see/do in Central Park.
Who doesn't love Central Park and just about everything about it?
Rowing on Central Park Lake, listening to awesome musicians, the bridges, the hills, the trees....... I could go on but I won't.
I think enough people have said all that can be said about Central Park:
Beautiful, peaceful, smack dab in the middle of the city, close enough to the wildlife that is NYC, but secluded enough that you would think you were somewhere in the wilderness at times ( try getting lost and you'll know what I mean!)
Everyone MUST TAKE A DAY AND GO TO CENTRAL PARK.
Picnic, jogging, walking, eating, lounging.. whatever it is, everyone must go!
Before doing a bunch of window shopping in New York, La Novia and I walked through half of Central Park. Trust me, that is a lot of walking.
When I was a kid, I rode the school bus and the bus came to a central location in my neighborhood called Silver Leaf Park. Some of the kids called it central park as it was in the "center" of the 'hood. And well, if you take that park and multiply it by approximately 894,127,745.12 you get Central Park. It's that freakin' big.
I saw little kids playing in the playground. I saw people playing tennis and basketball. I saw a lot of people jogging on various paths. I saw old people discussing the news of the day on benches. I saw plenty of young lovers sneaking kisses on the grass. I might have kissed La Novia once or twice.
The park was so scenic, she even allowed it. The New York Weather Gods were nice and gave us a beautiful day so the reservoir looked gorgeous.
During our walk, we noticed the Met was close by, but it was closing. So we decided the next day would require a visit there. And if weather permitting, another stroll through the most amazing park we have ever seen.
Wow.
The most AWESOME BEAUTIFUL park EVER. the scenery and backdrop just take your breath away. seeing people jog and taking leisurely walks in person and on tv thru Central Park really inspires me to move here one day and be amongst the legions who make Central Park into their own backyard.
luckily i grew up a few blocks away from Golden Gate Park in SF. don't get me wrong, i love Golden Gate Park just as much, as its served many years of my wonderful childhood. but i just wanna see more of what Central Park has to offer.
Central Park. What hasn't been said? It is the epitome of what a park should be like. It is what our normal parks are like on steroids. I only had the opportunity to walk about 1/3 of it but what I saw was simply beautiful.
You have everything from an animal zoo to a lake to an ice skating rink inside. It offers different activities for all walks of life. I was able to climb up some of the gynormous rocks throughout the park, one of which had a nice view of the infamous Plaza Hotel. I love how all the locals bring their kids inside for a nice calm stroll. Either that or they just lay down on the grassy areas to read with their dogs. The trees and the benches put me at peace.
I want to come back and rent a boat out on their lake one day. Amazing.
A must see. You can walk through central park from the American Museum of Natural History to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is a easy stroll. Takes about 7 to 10 minutes max!
The only place in NYC that I like.
So massive & huge! This park is not just a park, but an oasis in the middle of THE urban jungle. This park blows away any other park, makes Discovery Green look like, a small patch of grassy swamp..
My bad, I like Discovery Green, but i LOVE Central Park =)
Very beautiful! Can't wait to see it during the summer time. I would love to run here. I wish we had time to do a horse drawn carriage ride. I must warn you though...unfortunately because of the horses you catch a strong smell of poo in the air.
God damn, what a large park.
For a frame of reference, it's across the street where the Apple Store is.
I was blown away at the size of the place the other week. I cannot understand how some people can possibly walk the length of this park wearing dress shoes (I saw several people all dapered).
For New Yorkers, though this is currently the largest park in America, be on the lookout for Irvine, California. They're out to create the Great Park, which would surpass Central Park in terms of size.
While here the other week, I managed to do something quite traditional and play a game of chess at the area where you're allowed to play chess. I just caught them at the tail-end of their business hours, so I managed to snag a board and asked them to let us play one game. In the end, I was able to kick some ass and feel like I exercised my brain a little.
Further up north, there are running tracks and the large reservoir/lake where people can ride boats and do other mushy things.
Though the place is exactly how you picture it from movies and television, the one aspect that you don't get with those visuals is the smell of horse shit. There are horse-drawn carriages that go around and drop piles of fecal matter randomly. Just be on the lookout for any while trying to get back onto Fifth Avenue.
An obvious 5-star. Summer, winter, spring or fall. Take a bike ride tour around the park...it kept my kids engaged and is a great way to see a lot of the park and hear some fun stories. As a tourist, you could spend many, many days here...especially if you find some time to just relax & people watch. I'm sure I would come here every day if I was a local...I might even just be one of those sunbathers in summer being from California and all.
Visit the MET ..... pending
Visit the MOma....pending
statue of liberty......probably never gona happen
Central park? CHECK.
On my list of things to do in NY, I'm glad i did complete at least one - central park is absolutely amazing and on a perfect fall day, it's great for a stroll, to people watch and to just relax. New-found appreciation for parks.....i hope that doesn't mean I'm aging....
Probably the best thing about the city. We regularly go to the Zoo, the kid really loves it, and we go to the skating rink which is cheaper and larger than Rockefeller Center, and just as scenic. There is another rink on the north end of the park also. Ride bikes in the summer. Go to the theater. There is no end to the activities no matter the season. It's an oasis where everyone can enjoy themselves at little cost.
The only thing is that you ahve got to be alert when crossing the roads. There is an endless stream of runners, cyclists and in-line skaters who will mow you down and WILL NOT pay attention to the traffic lights.
I.
LOVE.
Central Park.
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Yes'm, I do.
It's a necessary stop in NY. It provides a perfect getaway from the (beautiful) chaos of NYC. It has a calm bustle to it. There is a lot of activity, but it's very understated.
Seriously, go.
America's most famous urban park ought to start out with five stars.
Subtract one star for that inane exhibit of cheap shower curtains some years back.
Subtract one more for the legion of damn fools who claimed to enjoy it; those folks won't appreciate this star rating, but at least they'll be happy with its color.
I visited Central Park during Spring..I spent most of my day there and I loved it. We even rode the the horse carriage..Romantic? Sure.. It was beautiful at night and I'm glad I got to see it during my visit in NYC.
I would want to go back during summer though...
really? you guys rate central park? ok i need to go rate the statue of liberty and time square.
I spent a fair amount of time in Central Park during my youth, college and my post-college years. Some fantastic memories filled with friends, picnics, music, acoustic guitars, beverages, sun bathing, "lazy man" lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, flag football and other things.
At 21, I used to live on 72nd Street, in between Broadway and Columbus, so just 1.5 blocks from the Dakota Building and the Strawberry Fields entrance to the park. After work and on weekends, I would enter this part of the park and go for a skate.....and yes, sometimes I'd break out one of my few NY Rangers jerseys on my way to a pick up roller hockey game. Yes, I'd see JFK Jr skating around the Park too, but inevitably, I'd run into someone I knew either skating, jogging or just chilling....
During my college years, I'd take my little cousin (at the time) to the Diana Ross Playground to push him on the swing or we'd go to the Wolman Rink and I'd teach him and his friends how to skate. That rink is just so cool, great views, a mellow place to skate outdoors in Manhattan.
Shakespeare in the Park, movies at night, orchestra events...great, great times. Sadly, I never took advantage of those massive live concerts in the park - Paul Simon, Dave Matthews, etc; I'm not much for super-huge crowds.
Yes, Tavern on the Green, the Alice in Wonderland figures, the Bandshell, the footbridge, the Jackie O reservoir, so much to experience, such a great oasis in the middle Manhattan....
On a side note, when I was 15 or so, right by the Alice in Wonderland figures/statues, I ran into the actor that played Niedermeyer in Animal House. He turned out to be a really nice guy, he chatted with myself and some friends for a while, told us a few behind the scenes stories...
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Nothing to do w/ Central Park, but a great version of this song by James Taylor....
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Olmstead created Central Park and improved upon it with Prospect Park in Brooklyn
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History of Central Park
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Central Park Zoo (I've never been to it)
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Central Park West
