Central Park

New York City · urban nature · public spaces

Huge green oasis. Central Park covers 843 acres right in the middle of Manhattan, making it like a giant nature escape in the busy city. That's about the size of 640 football fields.

Super popular place. About 42 million people visit Central Park every year, which makes it the most visited urban park in the whole United States.

Built on purpose. Central Park was the first landscaped park ever built in America, meaning people designed it carefully to look beautiful and natural. It opened in the 1800s when New York City wanted a special place for people to enjoy.

Team takes care of it. The New York City government and a non-profit organization called the Central Park Conservancy work together to keep the park clean, healthy, and amazing for everyone.