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The World’s 100 Best Parks

Central Park

New York, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PARKS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 12 2026
Central Park

A large green park in the heart of New York City, with quiet inner paths and side areas, rock outcroppings and statues. Visitors walk, jog, cycle and picnic, and visit gardens and memorials such as Strawberry Fields.

Highlights

  • Strawberry Fields
  • Bethesda garden
  • Botanical garden

Good to know

  • Plan for a lot of walking
  • Bicycles useful for covering the park
  • Carriage and rickshaw rides need bargaining

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