Who pays for Central Park?

The Central Park Conservancy is responsible for the management, restoration, and enhancement of Central Park and raises the Park's nearly $74 million annual operating budget. Since its founding in 1980, the Central Park Conservancy has overseen the investment of more than $1 billion into Central Park.



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New York's Central Park is a world-famous public park, created beginning in 1858 to address the recreational needs of the rapidly growing City.

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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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Bring the whole family for free, kid-friendly activities 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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Alcohol is not permitted in Central Park.

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Located on Manhattan's Billionaires' Row and steps from Central Park, this new architectural landmark rises 1,550 feet above New York City and houses 179 of the most exclusive homes in the world.

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Named for the Italian meaning beautiful view, Belvedere Castle offers park goers exactly what its name implies. With its two balconies, it supplies wonderful panoramic views that include some of Central Park's most beautiful and famous landmarks: the Delacorte Theater, the Great Lawn, the Turtle Pond and the Ramble.

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