The mission of the Central Park Conservancy is to preserve and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from the pace and pressures of city life, enhancing the enjoyment and wellbeing of all.
The Dana Discovery Center was built in 1993 at the northeast section of the park, on the north shore of the Harlem Meer.
West and East Drives was a popular place for carriage rides, though only five percent of the city was able to afford a carriage
The New York City Subway's IND Eighth Avenue Line (A, B, C, and D trains) runs along the western edge of the park.
Literature lovers will appreciate the statues of renowned authors that flank the walkway. You'll find street performers and vendors here.
You can't miss Central Park's Lake. Created from a long-ago swamp, this manmade body of water is the Lake's centerpiece.
One of the park's seven natural bodies of water, the Pond is a serene spot in the southwest corner.


This peaceful sanctuary is dedicated to the memory of John Lennon who was murdered across the street from this part of the park. The Imagine Mosaic serves as a centerpiece for Strawberry Fields. You'll likely see flowers placed here by Lennon's dedicated fans.
Last but not least, no visit to the Park is complete without a stop at the zoo, the park's most popular attraction. The zoo features animals from the tropical, temperate, and polar global zones. Try to go at one of the feeding times and watch the sea lions perform tricks.
Those times are 11:30am, 2:00pm and 4:00pm.
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Free tour guide
Free car rental during stay
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