Bicycle Riding

by sdwxh Family bike ride in Central Park.

Central Park is a great place to explore on a bicycle, offering breathtaking views from flat, hilly and scenic terrain. On a bike you can see a lot of the park in a short amount of time. Park drives provide three long distance routes to choose from - 6.1 miles, 5.2 miles or 1.7 miles. Crossing through the park at a number of locations will land you some shorter routes as well.

Rentals: Renting a bike is a great way to see Central Park. Enjoy the scenery as you pedal along at your own pace, stopping along the way to explore the many attractions.

Bike rentals start at $15, and include a helmet, basket, lock and map.

Hours:

The Park is closed to traffic during the following hours:
Weekdays: 10:00am to 3:00pm and 7:00pm to 7:00am
Weekends: 7:00pm Friday to 7:00am Monday
The Park is officially closed from 1:00am to 6:00am.

Rules to Follow:

Law requires children under 14 to wear a helmet.
Cyclists must ride in a counter-clockwise direction.
Cycling is prohibited on the pathways.
Pedestrians always have the right of way.
Cyclists must use only the outer half of the recreation lane when the drives are open to cars.
When the drives are closed to cars, cyclists must stay out of the recreation lane.