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Spend the Day at Central Park, Located Minutes from Hotel Belleclaire

The green playground of New York City, Central Park is one of the world's most famous and largest urban parks. A National Historic Landmark, Central Park spans more than 840 acres and nearly 1.5 miles of Manhattan, beginning at 59th Street near Columbus Circle and just a few blocks from Hotel Belleclaire. 
Central Park in Manhattan at New York

Central Park

Central Park, New York, NY 10019
Distance from Hotel: 1.57 miles 

Hours

  • Daily: 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. 

Prices

  • Free

Events

  • Shakespeare in the Park 
  • Central Park Film Festival 
  • Summer Stage Concerts 
  • Tours 
  • Scavenger Hunts 
  • Fitness Classes 
  • Horse & Carriage Rides 
  • Ice Skating 
  • Boating & Gondola Rides 

Attractions & Activities

  • Central Park Zoo 
  • dventure Playground 
  • Central Park Carousel 
  • Strawberry Fields 
  • The Loeb Boathouse 
  • Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre 
  • Belvedere Castle 
  • The Great Lawn 
  • Conservatory Garden 
  • Bethesda Terrace & Fountain 
  • Delacorte Theater 
  • Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir  

Is admission to the Central Park Zoo free?

Only admission to attractions under the Central Park Conservancy are free; the Central Park Zoo is a separate entity. Tickets for the Central Park Zoo, which includes admission to the children's zoo and a show at the 4D theater are: $19.95 for adults, $16.95 for seniors, and $14.95 for children ages 3-12 years old.    

What's the best way to plan my visit to Central Park?

The expansive Central Park may be a challenge to navigate for first-time visitors, but the park offers several kiosks to make the most of your Central Park experience. You can explore Central Park with Hotel Belleclaire on a free walking tour, or stop by one of the visitors' centers located throughout the park: 
  • Chess & Checkers House: 64th Street 
  • Dairy Visitor Center: 65th Street 
  • Columbus Circle Information Kiosk: 59th Street at Columbus Circle (open seasonally, spring through fall) 
  • Charles A. Dana Discover Center: 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues