FAQ

How big is Central Park?

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843 acres or 6% of Manhattan's total acreage, including:
150 acres in 7 waterbodies
250 acres of lawns
136 acres of woodlands

How far is it around the Reservoir Running Track? 1.58 miles

How far is it around the Park via the Drives?

Starting at Engineers' Gate, 90th St. and Fifth Ave.
Full Loop = 6.1 miles
Upper Loop taking 102nd Street cutoff = 5.2 miles
Lower Loop taking 72nd Street cutoff = 1.7 miles

How long is the Bridle Path? 4.25 miles

If I walked all the pedestrian paths in Central Park, how far would I walk? 58 miles

If I walked around the entire perimeter of Central Park, how far would I walk?

6 miles (2.5 miles up and down the avenues and .5 miles across Central Park North and South)

When are Park Drives closed to motor traffic?

Weekdays: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 7:00 am.
Weekends: 7:00 pm Friday – 7:00 am Monday
Holidays: 7:00 pm the night before – 7:00 am the day after.
Speed limit 25 mph

How many trees grow in Central Park? 26,000, including 1,700 American Elms

How many benches could I sit on in Central Park?

Over 9,000, which would stretch 7 miles if placed end to end.

How many bridges and arches could I walk over or under in Central Park? 36

How many playgrounds could I play in? 21.

How many types of birds could I watch in Central Park?

More than 275 species of migratory birds have been sighted in the Park, a major stopping point on the Atlantic flyway.

How many people visit Central Park each year? 25 million

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