Cars are banned on park drives north of 72nd Street at all times (as of June 29th, 2015)
Cars are only allowed on the Park drives during specific times, and regulations differ for each one. Note that the speed limit in Central Park is always 25mph in all areas, unless otherwise indicated.
Center Drive (6th Ave entrance at Central Park South to East 72nd St and 5th Ave): 7AM - 7PM (Weekdays only)
West Drive (72nd St South to Central Park South and 7th Ave): 8AM - 10AM (Weekdays only) High Occupancy Vehicles only East Drive No longer allowed 72nd Cross Street Drive (72nd St and 5th Ave to West Drive South): 8AM - 10AM (Weekdays only)
Alerts and Closures
- Drives are crowded on Saturday, October 6, 2018, between 6:00 am - 12:00 pm due to NYRR Grete's Gallop (10K) Race.