Central Park

Central Park is a great place to go! In the milder months there are always plenty of artists and musicians. The architecture surrounding the Bethesda Fountain is beautiful, and the sight of the skyline surrounding the park is magnificent. I think that considering the size of the Park and the thousands of people that are usually in it, the Park seems remarkably clean. Many kudos to the workers that keep it that way! I must admit that because of the huge size of the park I have never seen more than the bottom 1/3-1/2 or so of the park, although we visit Manhattan a couple of times a year. more

Times Square?!?!! Pah-lease. The park represents New York much better than Times Square, with it's streets clogged with chain restaurants. Take your guests to Central Park on a nice day for a picnic and some Frisbee tossing and they'll chalk it up as one of their better days. If they aren's struck by the juxtaposition of building and greenery, check their pulse. Pros: Beautiful, Large, Inexpensive Cons: Crowded, Hard to get around more

I love to sunbathe and read here on those really hot days, but it's also great for walking around, playing frisbee, and exploring on those breezier days. Pros: clean, always fun, relaxing Cons: far away, lack public restroom more

Central Park is large enough for everyone. It's a welcome oasis for those who want to do nothing, yet has enough space for those who want to bike, run, skate or play. more

Right in the center of Midtown Manhattan is where all the action comes to a stop. If you want to get away from it all but can't afford to take a long trip? Then Central Park is the perfect place for you. more

A world within a world! Sounds redundant?. However, New York City's Central Park with it's gamut of sceneries, offer to visitors their own private world. A place were fauna, flora, wind and sunlight, share the seasons thus, molding the spirit of those who visit, those who remember and like me, those who long to be there. I love New York. Central Park will always be my mistress. Pros: Size, Accessibility, Location Cons: steriotypes, Dogs, lack of vendors more

Miles upon miles of grass and trees and fun filled things to do! And many are free! How can you beat that?? Run, rollerblade, lay in the sun, take a carriage ride, row a boat, eat at Tavern on the Green...the list goes on and on. It is not possible to be bored in this park. more

My five-year old and I love to visit the Central Park Zoo whenever the weather is nice. The must see items are: polar bears, penguins, and the sea lions (call in advance so you know when they are being fed... it is well-worth your time to schedule your trip around the feeding time). The penguins are sleak and swim like fish behind a giant glass wall. The polar bears swim right up against the glass wall so that you can see that one paw is actually bigger than your head. The sea lions are great entertainment for the kids. Pros: Beautiful Landscaping, The zoo is great Cons: To far north, sometimes too crowded more

Central Park has it all, and the prices can't be beat. Try rowboating around a lovely pond, for only $10 an hour. We saw an incredible amount of wildlife, including red-winged blackbirds, geese, swans, turtles, and several kinds of ducks. You're part of the show, as those on the Plaza watch. Then rent a remote-control sailboat, also only $10 an hour. Learn to tack and steer, without the risk of getting wet, and chase around millions of minnows. Ride a beautiful carousel for only $1. Visit the nature center at Belvedere Castle for free. Participate in one of many other free eventsthe biggest Halloween party, birdwatching, nature walks, sports clinics. And through it all, youre surrounded by incredible scenery. No two parts of the park are the same. After 10 years of visiting, I constantly find new places. In some areas, you cant even tell theres a city around you. Pros: Many activities., Inexpensive., Wonderful scenery. Cons: Easy to get lost., Sometimes crowded. more

Quiet serene. Went on the rowboats in the park and what a wonderful afternoon. This park is a godsend in a great town. Pros: Beautiful, Quiet more

Tooki great pics there. The only place in NY where you can relax and take a stroll. Loved it. Pros: Beauty Cons: So Big! more

Am I in New York? Get away from tha cars and buildings to find more than a patch of grass. more

hands down the best park in the 5 boroughs. my favorite section is way upper west - very peaceful and quiet. more

The best thing about the Park -- apart from the idea of a public greenspace in the midst of the urban sprawl -- is the enormous number of public events that take place there. It's an amusement park in its own right -- and even when nothing's officially scheduled, the merrygoround, the duck pon and the itinerant musicians keep things hopping. Not to be missed. more

I went to NYC for the first time in October. We had breakfast at a little cafe near Central Park and took a stroll afterwards. I was amazed that in the middle of the park you had no idea you were surrounded by buildings! There was a wedding taking place and it was beautiful! more

Try to think of New York without Central Park - it would surely be a less-liveable place. The park provides an oasis of calm. Even when the crowds come in, it still helps to just get away from the cement and sit on the grass under a tree and breathe a bit. The big-time concerts are amazing here, too -- we saw Pavarotti years back and it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Pros: A place to relax more

What would Manhattan be like without Central Park? Not only does it offer escape from the busy city streets, it hosts some of New York's best cultural and recreation events: SummerStage, Shakespeare in the Park, Wollman Rink, and so much more. Pros: So big, Great events Cons: Easy to get lost, Very dark at night more