3 Low-Key Spots within Central Park

3 Low-Key Spots within Central Park

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

Recommend By: Peter Pen Tours

 

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: GrassPaved paths

Known Busier Times: Mid-day and weekends

Recommend By: Peter Pen Tours

 

 

 

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