Our mission is to
RESTORE, MANAGE,
AND ENHANCE
CENTRAL PARK
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PUBLIC.
HOURS
Central Park is open daily.
CENTRAL PARK POLICE PRECINCT
Located in Mid–Park on 86th Street Transverse Road.
OFFICIAL CENTRAL
PARK TOURS
FINDING YOUR WAY
Identication plates on many park lamp posts serve as orientation tools.
PLAYGROUNDS
Accessibility Information
ACCESSIBLE TRAILS
THE DRIVE
CONSERVANCY OPERATED FACILITIES
OTHER FACILITIES
CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY
WHILE IN THE PARK
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Central Park was designated a NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK in 1963 and a NEW YORK CITY SCENIC LANDMARK in 1974.
CENTRAL PARK
First major urban public park in the United States
It was designed by
FREDERICK
LAW OLMSTED
(1822–1903) and
CALVERT VAUX
(1824–1895),
who won the competition to design
the Park on April 28,1858.
It is recognized as the
PREMIER PUBLIC
URBAN PARK
IN THE WORLD
as well as one of the
GREATEST WORKS
OF AMERICAN ART
of the 19th century.
Constructed from
1858 to 1873,
this
843 ACRE
PARK
is entirely man
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• The Central Park Conservancy is a not
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for
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prot organization
founded by civic
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minded New Yorkers to rescue Central Park
from a state of severe deterioration.
• Since 1980, the Conservancy has led the revival of the Park
in partnership with the City of New York.
• Today, we provide 75% of the Park’s annual operating budget
and are responsible for all aspects of park maintenance
as well as continued restoration.
@centralparknyc
centralparknyc.org
DIAL 911
Billy Johnson (East 67)
East 72nd Street (East 72)
Levin (East 77)
Smadbeck
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Ancient (East 85)
East 96th Street (East 96)
Bendheim (East 100)
Bernard Family (East 108)
East 110th Street (East 110)
West 110th Street (West 110)
Tarr Family (West 100)
Rudin Family (West 96)
Tarr
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Coyne Wild West (West 93)
Safari (West 91)
Spector (West 85)
Pinetum (West 85)
Toll Family (West 84)
Diana Ross (West 81)
Tarr
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Coyne Tots (West 68)
Adventure (West 67)
Heckscher (63)
East Side
West Side
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This map and guide is based on 2017 survey data and represents
our best effort to represent conditions at a point in time.
Please note that path conditions are subject to the eects of weather
and wear. Central Park is constantly undergoing restoration and
maintenance, and work to improve accessibility is an ongoing part
of the stewardship of the Park. For updates on major disruptions
and scheduled closures, visit centralparknyc.org/alerts.
A PDF version of this map, available at centralparknyc.org/accessmap,
is updated between printings, and a digital map is in development.
We welcome your feedback and suggestions: email us at
in the subject of your message.
©
2018 Central Park Conservancy. All rights reserved.
Belvedere Castle ......................................... 212.722.0288
Chess & Checkers House ........................... 212.794.4064
Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop ................. 212.794.6564
Arsenal (NYC Parks Headquarters) ............ 212.830.7700
Ballelds Cafe ……………………...................... 917.432.9661
Bike Rent NYC ………………………...…........….. 212.541.8759
Carousel …………..………………….............….… 212.439.6900
Central Park Zoo
(Wildlife Conservation Society) ….........….... 212.439.6500
Delacorte Theater
(Shakespeare in the Park) …......…............... 212.539.8750
Kerbs Boathouse
Cafe (Le Pain Quotidien) ……................... 646.939.0020
Model Boat Rental ……………............…..... 917.522.0054
Lasker Rink …………………………..........……..... 917.492.3856
Lasker Pool …………….………………….............. 212.534.7639
Loeb Boathouse Restaurant &
Rowboat Rental .……,,,….…......................…. 212.517.2233
Metropolitan Museum of Art ……...............… 212.535.7710
Mineral Springs Cafe (Le Pain Quotidien) .… 646.233.3768
Summer Stage (City Parks Foundation) ..…. 212.360.2777
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater
(City Parks Foundation) ……………........…..… 212.988.9093
Tavern on the Green ………………….......…..… 212.877.8684
Tennis House …………………………...….......….. 212.280.0205
Wollman Rink/Victorian Gardens …...........… 212.439.6900
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center .............. 212.860.1374
Columbus Circle Information Kiosk ............. 646.787.7414
North Meadow Recreation Center .............. 212.348.4867
As we restore the more rugged areas of the Park, such
as woodlands and native meadows, the Conservancy
adds rustic trails to expand opportunities for visitors to
experience the scenery. Wherever feasible, trails are
designed to meet the accessible trail guidelines of the
U.S. Access Board, which include specic requirements
for stable surfaces, trail width, passing spaces,
maximum slopes, and resting intervals. Established
to guide the development of accessible trails on federal
lands (like the national parks), they take into account
the more challenging terrain of natural outdoor areas,
and are useful for increasing access to the more
“wild” regions of the Park. The Accessible Trails symbol
indicates an area that includes trails designed to these
standards. We are continually adding more.
Originally designed for carriage rides through the
19th
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century Park, the Drive today is a recreation loop
shared by cyclists, joggers, and pedestrians.
The inner lane is designated for pedestrians and joggers
traveling in either direction. The center lane is for
cyclists and pedi
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cabs, and the outer lane for authorized
vehicles and horse carriages; all wheeled trac is
one
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way, counterclockwise on the loop.
Closing Time
1
:
00 AM
In an emergency Dial 911 or use emergency call
boxes located on light poles along the drives and
near many playgrounds throughout the Park.
They provide a direct connection to 911 operators
212.570.4820.
Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) .............. 212.427.8700
Urban Park Rangers (UPR) ....................... 212.628.2345
PEP and UPR, uniformed personnel of NYC Parks,
patrol and enforce Park rules, provide rst aid, respond
to injured wildlife, and assist visitors.
Visit centralparknyc.org/tours to learn about the
Conservancy’s tour program. Brief notes on the
terrain are included in all tour descriptions. If you
are not sure if a tour is right for you, we recommend
contacting us before purchasing a ticket or arriving
Opening Time
6
:
00 AM
LAST 2 NUMBERS
Even numbers: The area is closer
to the East Side (5th Avenue)
Odd numbers: The area is closer
to the West Side (Central Park West)
FIRST 2 NUMBERS
Indicate the nearest
cross street
Ramped Play Structure
Adaptive Swings
Accessible Water Spray Feature
Accessible Transfer to Sand Area
Sand Table
Accessible Surface
Accessible Restroom
open year round
Accessible Restroom
closed in winter
Designed in collaboration with Applied Wayfinding and Living Map.
Printed on FSC®
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certified uncoated paper.
CENTRAL PARK
ACCESS MAP
A Guide for All Users
CENTRAL PARK IS A
PLACE FOR ALL USERS.
As we restore and maintain the Park, the Conservancy
is constantly working to improve accessibility, including
providing information that helps everyone experience it.
This map and guide is intended to be useful to all visitors,
with a particular emphasis on those for whom the Park’s
topography presents obstacles.
150 years ago, Central Park was conceived as an idyllic
and democratic public space, open to all. But its historic
and celebrated design — intended to provide all New
Yorkers with a reprieve from urban conditions and the
opportunity to connect with nature — also presents
challenges for park users with limited mobility.