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Central ParkOutdoors & Recreation

Central Park

Description

Central Park is the largest park in Manhattan and without a doubt the most famous in all of NYC. Established in 1857, the 843-acre oasis has served as the scenic backdrop in countless movies and TV shows and functions as a kind of all-encompassing public recreation area. Its many attractions include a zoo, an ice-skating rink, a concert venue and several restaurants—not to mention its open fields, woodlands, running paths and various bodies of water. Located in the middle of Manhattan, the park, as its name suggests, is at the center of it all. 

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Location

Between Fifth Ave. and Central Park West Manhattan, NY, 10024

Features

Cost
Free
Type
Parks & Gardens

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