This is not a sponsored post. However, Peter Pen Tours in New York City wrote an excellent blog post on these spots and others. So all recommendations will say from Peter Pen Tours. They do Pedicab tours of Central Park and have a 5 star yelp review rating and is ranked 35th out of 1,553 tours in New York City on trip advisor.
All spots links go to the Central Park Conservancy website.
Spot: Bank Rock Bay
Overview of spot: This part of the park has a woodland ambiance. Seeing it's quieter, it is a great spot to chill on walking the paths or sit by the historic restored boat landing.
Website: Bank Rock Bay Boat Landing
Type of Spot: City Park
Cost: Free
Reservations: No reservations required
Indoors/Outdoors: Outside
Seating Availability: Some
Terrain: Sidewalks, Paved Paths, Hills, Steep Paths
Known Busier Times: Unknown
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Spot: Shakespeare Garden
Overview of spot: This garden is the lessen known of the Central Park Gardens. It sits on 4 acres of land and has lots of places to sit and restore your spirit. It is designated as a quiet zone.
Website: Shakespeare Garden
Type of Spot: Outdoor Garden
Cost: $ Free
Reservations: No Reservation required
Indoors/Outdoors: Outside
Seating Availability: Plentiful
Terrain: Hills, Steep Paths, Paved trails, sidewalks
Known Busier Times: Unknown
Recommend By: Peter Pen Tours
Spot: East Green
Overview of spot: There are designated quiet zones in Central Park and this is one of them. It's a small grassy area where you can read, mediated or watch the world go by.
Note: Picture is stock image from Central Park, may not be actual area designated as East Green.
Website: East Green
Type of Spot: Grass Area
Cost: Free
Reservations: No reservations required
Indoors/Outdoors: Outdoors
Seating Availability: Plentiful grassy area, bring a blanket.
Terrain: Grass, Paved paths
Known Busier Times: Mid-day and weekends
Recommend By: Peter Pen Tours
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