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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Heckscher East (East 79)
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
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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
[email protected], and include the words ACCESS MAP
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
for a free tour at [email protected].
Opening Time
6
:
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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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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.
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East 110 Street
Central Park North
West 111 Street
West 110 Street
West 111 Street
West 109 Street
West 108 Street
West 107 Street
West 106 Street
West 105 Street
Central Park West
Central Park West
Central Park West
5 Avenue
Malcolm X Blvd
Frederick
Douglass Blvd
7 Avenue
5 Avenue
5 Avenue
5 Avenue
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6 Avenue
7 Avenue
West 104 Street
West 103 Street
West 102 Street
West 101 Street
West 100 Street
West 97 Street
West 96 Street
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West 68 Street
West 67 Street
West 66 Street
West 65 Street
West 64 Street
West 63 Street
West 61 Street
West 58 Street
West 57 Street
West 58 Street
West 57 Street
West 60 Street
Central Park South (West 59 Street)
East 58 Street
East 57 Street
East 109 Street
East 108 Street
East 107 Street
East 106 Street
East 105 Street
East 104 Street
East 103 Street
East 102 Street
East 101 Street
East 98 Street
East 97 Street
East 96 Street
East 95 Street
East 94 Street
East 93 Street
East 92 Street
East 91 Street
East 90 Street
East 89 Street
East 88 Street
East 87 Street
East 86 Street
East 85 Street
East 84 Street
East 83 Street
East 82 Street
East 81 Street
East 80 Street
East 79 Street
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East 75 Street
East 74 Street
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East 72 Street
East 71 Street
East 70 Street
East 69 Street
East 68 Street
East 67 Street
East 66 Street
East 65 Street
East 64 Street
East 63 Street
East 62 Street
East 61 Street
East 60 Street
East 59 Street
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57 Street
Central Park
North (110 St)
Cathedral
Parkway (110 St)
103 Street
96 Street
86 Street
72 Street
81 Street
57 Street
& 7 Avenue
5 Avenue
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Heckscher
Playground
Billy Johnson
Playground
Adventure
Playground
Tarr–Coyne Tots
Playground
East 72 Street
Playground
Levin
Playground
Smadbeck
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Heckscher East
Playground
Diana Ross
Playground
Toll Family
Playground
Ancient
Playground
Pinetum
Playground
Spector
Playground
Safari
Playground
Tarr–Coyne
Wild West
Playground
Rudin Family
Playground
Tarr Family
Playground
Bendheim
Playground
Bernard Family
Playground
West 110 Street
Playground
East 110 Street
Playground
East 96 Street
Playground
Volleyball
Courts
Handball
Courts
Basketball
Courts
Basketball
Courts
Volleyball
Courts
Peter Jay Sharp
Children’s Glade
Grand
Army
Plaza
East Green
Bank Rock
Bay
Pilgrim Hill
Doris C.
Freedman Plaza
Columbus
Circle
Duke Ellington
Circle
Frederick
Douglass
Circle
Bowling and
Croquet Greens
The Mount
(Composting
Operation)
The Point
Fort Fish
Site
Nutter’s
Battery Site
Hernshead
Naturalists’
Walk
Umpire Rock
Wien
Walk
Iphigene’s
Walk
Seneca
Village Site
Wagner
Cove
Shakespeare
Garden
Cherry Hill
Hallett Nature
Sanctuary
Arthur Ross
Pinetum
Summit
Rock
Heckscher
Ballfields
Tennis
Courts
Bow
Bridge
Rumsey
Playfield
North Woods
The Ravine
Great Hill
East Meadow
Great Lawn
The Ramble
Sheep Meadow
The Mall
Strawberry
Fields
Cedar Hill
Conservatory
Garden
Dene
North Meadow
Dene Slope
Maine
Monument
Maintenance
Yard
Ballplayers’
House
Children’s
Zoo
Alice in
Wonderland
Hans Christian
Andersen
King
Jagiello
Balto
Lasker Rink
and Pool
Charles A. Dana
Discovery Center
Carousel
The Dairy
Wollman
Rink
Cop Cot
Harlem Meer
Concession
86 Street
Shops
Ladies’
Pavilion
Dancing
Crane Cafe
Ramble
Shed
Fort Clinton
Site
Swedish
Cottage
North Meadow
Recreation Center
North Gate
House
South Gate
House
Police
Precinct
Delacorte
Theater
Loeb
Boathouse
Kerbs
Boathouse
Mineral
Springs
Chess &
Checkers House
Blockhouse
The Metropolitan
Museum of Art
Obelisk
The
Belvedere
Bethesda Terrace
& Fountain
Naumburg
Bandshell
Tavern on
the Green
Arsenal
Zoo
American
Museum
of Natural
History
Rose Center
for Earth
and Space
(Planetarium)
New York
Historical
Society
Guggenheim
Museum
Frick
Collection
Cooper–Hewitt
Smithsonian
Design Museum
Jewish
Museum
El Museo
Del Barrio
Museum
of the City
of New York
The Pool
Conservatory
Water
The Pond
Turtle Pond
The Gill
The Loch
Harlem Meer
The Lake
Reservoir
Balcony
Bridge
Dalehead
Arch
Greyshot
Arch
Pinebank
Arch
Playmates
Arch
Willowdell
Arch
Dipway
Arch
Driprock
Arch
Inscope
Arch
Green
Gap Arch
Denesmouth
Arch
Bank Rock
Bridge
Riftstone
Arch
Trefoil
Arch
77 Street
Stone Arch
Bridge
No. 24
Bridge
No. 27
Bridge
No. 28
Glade
Arch
Glenspan
Arch
Springbanks
Arch
Greywacke
Arch
Winterdale
Arch
110 Street
Bridge
Huddlestone
Arch
Gapstow
Bridge
Rustic
Bridge
Rustic
Bridge
Rustic
Bridge
Rustic
Bridge
Rustic
Bridge
Rustic
Bridge
Rustic
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3/20 mile
About
1 minute walk
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1/20 mile
PATHS
DRIVE
(see other side for more information)
Flat or Gentle Slope
Moderate Slope
Flat or Gentle Slope
May also include wheelchair ramp
with handrails
Moderate Slope
Like a wheelchair ramp,
but no handrails
Steep Slope
Includes slopes steeper
than a wheelchair ramp
Information
open year round
Restroom
open year round
Restroom
closed in winter
Accessible Restroom
open year round
Accessible Restroom
closed in winter
Food
open year round
Food
closed in winter
Accessible Subway Station
Emergency Call Box
Monument, Sculpture
Bike Rental
Bus Stop
Playground
see other side for more information
Recreational Facility
Building
Water Body
Stairs
no handrail
Stairs
with handrail
Crosswalk
along The Drive
Bridle Path
soft surface, uneven
Area with Accessible Trail
Barrier
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free, with stable surface
and resting intervals. Arrow indicates
entrance to accessible trail
(see other side for more information)
Features are keyed to map grid: West, Center,
East going West to East, and 59th Street
to 110th Street going South to North.
A hyphen, for example Center 80–85, indicates
the area runs from 80th Street to 85th Street.
Casual Restaurants
Ballplayers’ House West 67
Dancing Crane Cafe East 63
Harlem Meer Concession East 106
Kerbs Boathouse Cafe East 74
Concession carts selling snacks and
beverages are located throughout the Park
Full Service Restaurants
Loeb Boathouse Restaurant Center 74
Mineral Springs West 69
Tavern on the Green West 67
Points of Interest
Alice in Wonderland East 75
Arsenal East 64
Ballelds
Great Lawn Center 80–85
Heckscher West–Center 63–65
North Meadow Center 97–102
Balto (sled dog) East 67
Bandshell (Naumburg Bandshell) Center 70
Bank Rock Bay West 77–78
Basketball Courts
Great Lawn Center 85
North Meadow Recreation Center Center 97
Belvedere Castle Center 79
Bethesda Terrace & Fountain Center 72
Bicycle Rentals
Columbus Circle West 59
Grand Army Plaza East 59
Blockhouse West 109
Bowling and Croquet Greens West 69
Carousel (Friedsam) Center 65
Cedar Hill East 77–79
Cherry Hill Center 72
Chess & Checkers House Center 64
Conservatory Garden East 105
Conservatory Water
(Model Boat Pond) East 73–75
Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop Center 65
Doris C. Freedman Plaza East 60
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center East 110
Delacorte Theater
(site of Shakespeare in the Park) West 81
East Green East 69–72
East Meadow East 97–100
Fort Clinton Site East 106
Fort Fish Site Center 106
The Gill Center 76
Great Hill West 106
Great Lawn Center 80–86
Hallett Nature Sanctuary East 61
Handball Courts Center 97
Hans Christian Andersen East 74
Harlem Meer East 106–110
Hernshead (Peebler Point) West 75
King Jagiello Center 80
Ladies’ Pavilion West 75
Lasker Rink and Pool Center 107
The Lake West 72–78
The Loch Center 102–106
The Mall (Literary Walk) Center 66–72
Naturalists’ Walk West 77–79
Naumburg Bandshell East 70
North Meadow Recreation Center Center 97
North Woods West–Center 102–109
Nutter’s Battery Site East 108
Obelisk (Cleopatra’s Needle) East 81
Pilgrim Hill East 72
Playgrounds
(see other side for more information)
The Point Center 73–75
The Pond East 59–62
The Pool West 101–102
The Ramble Center 73–79
The Ravine Center 102–106
Reservoir (Jacqueline Kennedy
Onassis Reservoir) West–East 86–96
Arthur Ross Pinetum Center 85
Rumsey Playeld
(site of SummerStage) East 70–71
Rustic Shelters
Cop Cot Center 61
Dene East 68
Ramble Center 75
Seneca Village Site West 85
Shakespeare Garden West 79
Sheep Meadow West–Center 66–69
Soccer (North Meadow, seasonal) Center 97–102
Stephanie and Fred Shuman
Running Track West–East 86–96
Strawberry Fields (Imagine Mosaic) West 72
SummerStage (Rumsey Playeld) East 70–71
Summit Rock West 83
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre West 79
Tennis Courts West–Center 94–96
Turtle Pond Center 79–80
Umpire Rock West 62
Volleyball Courts
Great Lawn Center 85
East of Sheep Meadow Center 67
Wagner Cove West 72
Wien Walk East 60–63
Wollman Rink Center 63
Zoo East 63–65
Children’s Zoo East 65–66
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