Is it hard to find parking in Central Park?

Upper East Side and Upper West Side are the two most sought-after zones for parking near Central Park. If you can always find a parking space near East Side or West Side, you would probably have no trouble getting that perfect Central Park parking space. However, this is not easy as driving into a parking lot.



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The circumference of Central Park is about 6 miles. The length of the Park (north-south) is about two and a half miles. It is not possible to walk in a perfectly straight line but if one were to walk at a comfortable 3 miles per hour, one could go from one end to the other in about an hour or a little more.

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A half-day visit of 3-4 hours provides enough time to explore some of Central Park's most iconic attractions and engage in a few leisure activities. This timeframe is perfect for those who want to experience the park's beauty without spending an entire day there.

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Central Park is free, but has its own paid shares of attractions as well. With its vastness, you'll definitely need a guide to help you pinpoint exactly where to go, and what to do within it if you're pressed for time.

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Manhattan Parking
  • 220 W 26th St. - Valet Garage. (805) 1 min(312 ft) ...
  • 241 W 26th St. - Valet Garage. (492) 2 min(0.1 mi) ...
  • 221 W 29th St. - Valet Garage. (300) 4 min(0.2 mi) ...
  • 170 W 23rd St. - Valet Garage. (136) 4 min(0.2 mi) ...
  • 55 W 26th St. ( 776 6th Ave) - Valet Garage. (263) 4 min(0.2 mi) ...
  • 235 W 22nd St. - Valet. (66)


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Car Owners Say It's 'Virtually Impossible' to Find Street Parking in New York City. A spike in car ownership, dining sheds and the comeback of alternate-side parking are making it tougher than ever to find spaces. As car ownership in New York City surges, parking spaces dwindle.

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Downtown NYC Parking Rates and Meters Most meters end after 7pm and then become free parking unless restricted, but be sure to read all signs, because this can vary by street and location.

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Stay on the paved roads, designated paths, and wide open spaces, and do not venture to the wooded areas such as the Rambles and North Woods. Have a plan. Even if you're wandering through parts of the park, know where your ultimate destination is so that you are wandering in the right direction.

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If you wonder if Central Park is safe at night, the answer is no. Between 1 and 6 a.m., access to the park is strongly prohibited. The safety of NYC's green heart is ensured by the NYPD Central Park Precinct, the police force dedicated to the park.

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