Planning a Visit

Get the latest scheduled or weather-related Park closures and alerts here.

For information regarding events and filming permits, visit this page.

Check out our dining map for a list of food vendors in the Park. Dine at iconic restaurants from your favorite films like the Central Park Boathouse or Tavern on the Green.

For general inquiries, call 212.310.6600 from Monday–Friday between 9:00 am–5:00 pm or visit our Contact Us page for more information or to submit an inquiry.

Explore our guide to film and photo shoots in Central Park.

From Grand Central Station
Central Park is a 19-minute walk from Grand Central Station. The M1, M2, and M3 buses travel up the length of the Park, a block away on Madison Avenue.

From Penn Station
Central Park is a 29-minute walk from Penn Station. The M34 and M2 buses are other good options.

Get Directions

Need a map of the Park? Find one digitally on our website or at one of our in-Park visitor centers.

For emergencies, call 911.

For general questions or to file a noise complaint, contact NYC 311.

Found a lost dog or other pet? Reach out to the Animal Care Center (ACC).

For matters relating to wildlife, or injured wildlife in the Park, please contact the Urban Park Rangers: 212.360.2774.

Central Park opens at 6:00 am and closes at 1:00 am, 365 days a year.

All items found in the Park are turned in to the NYPD Central Park Precinct by the 86th Street Transverse Road. Inquire at 212.570.4820.

For Park rules and regulations, visit this page.

For information regarding permits, events, weddings, and filming, visit this page.

Find a restroom near you by visiting our public restroom map.

All bathrooms are free of charge, except for the restroom at the Central Park Zoo, which requires a purchase for access.

Buy gifts and souvenirs at any of our kiosks and gift shops stationed throughout the Park, or shop Park-inspired gifts online.

To book a wedding ceremony outside of the Conservatory Garden, please contact NYC Parks for a permit.

To learn more about having a wedding in the Conservatory Garden, visit our Wedding Guide.