What can I do for free at Central Park?

Top Activities You can also take free swimming lessons at Lasker Pool, go boating on the Lake, or attend popular film and theater events like Shakespeare in the Park and the Central Park Film Festival.



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Hours. Central Park is free and open to visitors 365 days a year. The Park opens at 6:00 am and closes at 1:00 am.

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Every summer since 1986, a series of free concerts called SummerStage has been held in Central Park.

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Central Park is free, but has its own paid shares of attractions as well.

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Times Square Entry Tickets Although there is no Times Square entrance fee to enter the square or the celebration area for New Year’s Eve, there are certain areas in Times Square that will require visitors to purchase entry tickets.

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The easiest way to reserve a court at Central Park is through our online tennis reservation system. Advance reservations cost $15 per court, per hour. Every player on the court must have a valid single-play ticket or season permit before playing. You can also purchase single-play tickets along with your reservation.

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Yes. Street parking near Central park is available on the side streets around Central Park. Both metered parking and free parking spaces are available; however, it might not be easy to find an open parking space due to high demand. 5th Avenue and Columbus Avenue have several metered parking spots.

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Smoking. Smoking is not permitted in Central Park, including electronic cigarettes.

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The best things to do in Central Park right now
  1. Enjoy the views at Central Park Mall (year-round) ...
  2. Stroll through the Conservatory Garden (year-round) ...
  3. Monkey around at the Central Park Zoo (year-round) ...
  4. Get ready to Ramble (year-round) ...
  5. Climb up Belvedere Castle (year-round) ...
  6. Pay homage to Seneca Village (year-round)


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If you're walking at a moderate pace (approximately 3 miles per hour), you could cover the park's length in about 50 minutes. For those walking briskly (around 4 miles per hour), the journey from one end of the park to the other would take roughly 37.5 minutes.

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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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Central Park is an urban park between the Upper West Side and Upper East Side neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City, United States. It is the fifth-largest park in the city, containing 843 acres, and the most visited urban park in the United States, with an estimated 42 million visitors annually as of 2016.



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Where can I park for free in NYC?
  1. There is free parking on Sundays on metered spots. ...
  2. On major holidays, standing and alternate side parking rules are suspended.
  3. You can park for free during off hours in areas with regulations like “No parking between 2 am and 6 am” if there aren't meters.


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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 and open to visitors 365 days a year.

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If you wish to visit any of the exhibits or observation decks at the Empire State Building, then you will need a ticket. See the next section for details of ticket pricing. Of course, you can visit the outside of the building, as well as the ground floor dining options and shops for free.

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New York is known as an expensive city, but you can count the ways it is generous to New Yorkers and tourists. Many of the city's premier attractions, museums, galleries and performances offer free entry or pay-what-you-wish options, be it for a select day of the month or evening hours every week.

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Below are the top 10 free activities and attractions not to be missed.
  • Stroll through Central Park. ...
  • Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge. ...
  • Ride the Staten Island Ferry. ...
  • Visit the 9/11 Memorial. ...
  • Explore NYC Neighborhoods. ...
  • Walk the High Line. ...
  • Visit a Free Museum. ...
  • See the Splendor of Grand Central Station.


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