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Bridle Paths : There are three conjoined soft surface bridle paths to choose from. The Reservoir loop, adjacent to the Reservoir, totals 1.5 miles; the North Meadow loop totals 1.1 miles; and the southern spur totals 1.5 miles.

Hiking : There are 58 miles of trails in Central Park. Some of those trails can be found at the 90-acre Ravine in the Park's North Woods and the Ramble's 38 acres with its woodlands, wild gardens, and rock outcrops.

Strolling : In addition to the areas above, the Great Lawn's 15 acres and its surrounding paved pathway are perfect for a leisurely stroll. Sheep Meadow, Wien Walk, the Dene, Cedar Hill, the Mall, and the Park's six-mile perimeter also provide beautiful vistas for a walk.

Walking Tours: The Central Park Conservancy offers a number of different tours, free of charge to the public. For a list and schedule, click on Conservancy Walking Tours for more information.

When: One can walk at any time in the Park; if taking a walking tour, be sure to check the schedule. The Drives are closed to traffic Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, and from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, and on weekends from 7:00 pm Friday – 6:00 am Monday. When the Park is open to traffic, a walkers' lane on the Park Drives is always available, but we do not recommend using the Drives when they are open to traffic. Note that the Park is officially closed from 1:00 am – 6:00 am.

Permit Requirement: No permit is required.

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