Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Central Park, New York

Elina M. • January 8, 2021A perfect place to read a book. Just enjoy the lovely view.

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ • November 16, 2020My favorite part of Central Park, with the arabesque design of the walls and staircase. It's magnificent. The open area at the bottom of the stairs is where performers/bubble blowers park themselves

Denis A. • July 21, 2015Most calm and relaxing place in The Park. Good for reading.

Angel F. • April 29, 2015The garden is awesome I love the flowers in the spring time

Johnny A. • August 21, 2014My center of the universe. Great place to people watch. Or just chill back.

Kimmie O. • August 3, 2020Beautiful spot with scenic views. Great spot to run or jog.

Zina M. • August 12, 2011Get a cupcake from The cupcakes & shakes cart at the bottom of the steps. The mooncake cupcake was topped with valrhona chocolate icing - divine!

Emily R. • August 22, 2011One of the most magical parts of Central Park...you would never know you're in the middle of Manhattan. Wooded area with tons of trails, waterfalls and bird-watching.

Sara . • August 19, 2015A great place to picnic, sunbathe, read, play Frisbee...whatever!

Dominic G. • August 24, 2013One of the best gardens in Central Park. Great place for wedding pics too!

Lauren F. • September 23, 2013The upper Westside is quite quiet, Great restaurants, and lots of things to do which makes it a great place to live. Tons of subway train options too

Ernie B. • May 28, 2015Such a great getaway in the middle of the city, especially in the springtime when everything is blooming.

Jason • September 1, 2014Best part of the park. Food. Performers. Music. And great views. Come around sunset.

Sara . • July 25, 2016Relaxing. Great picnic or baseball spot.

Chris N. • March 8, 2015Beautiful park, a quick getaway from the hustle of the city.

Kimmie O. • August 3, 2020Great grassy area for picnics, sports, people watching & laying out in the sun for sunbathing.

The Mark Hotel • June 19, 2012Our Concierge at The Mark suggest the slope on Cherry Hill as a perfect picnic spot, located west of Bethesda Terrace near 72nd Street.

Tom D. • March 20, 2018Nice Central Park secret, learn a little about the history and take a seat at one of the benches to relax with a book.

Chef Stacy L. • May 26, 2012Check David's website to see which weekends we'll gather together in song

Julia W. • September 30, 2012This is such a cute natural park for kids with an awesome slide!

Jeremy W. • August 12, 2014This is normally closed to the public, but check Central Park Conservancy's website for hours/days of public tours.

L. T. • June 9, 2015One of my favorite parts of the park for scenery, people watching, and lazy walks. You can even turtle watch at the pond.

Victoria • July 18, 2018Gorgeous and peaceful wild nature oasis in the middle of one of the world’s busiest cities. Personally, the best part of Central Park at any time of the year.

rob z. • September 4, 2010Summit Rock is the highest natural elevation in the park. Peaking at 137.5, it stands just a few feet above Vista Rock, home of Belvedere Castle.

Liana L. • December 5, 2011Lovely castle that overlooks parts of Central Park. Turtle Pond is fun for - you guessed it! - turtle watching.

Jay S. • June 20, 2012Originally in Columbus Circle, the pavilion was moved to the Park in the 30's for gender segregated ice skating.

Lauren G. • May 7, 2010Get here early on summer weekends. It gets packed pretty quickly!

Steve • June 25, 2010Wonderful trees to hang out under and relax

Jassonn W. • May 26, 2014the park is lovely and I just wanted to sit there and just relax and groove there. I took so many pictures.