Discover one of New York City's most iconic public spaces through an interactive map featuring landmarks, lakes, gardens, lawns, walking routes, cultural attractions, and visitor points of interest.
This demo focuses on the central section of the park, from the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir south toward Sheep Meadow, including some of Central Park’s best-known places.
What you can explore
- Landmarks — Belvedere Castle, Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace, Cleopatra’s Needle, and more.
- Nature — The Ramble, Turtle Pond, The Lake, Great Lawn, Shakespeare Garden, and Sheep Meadow.
- Routes — walking paths, scenic connections, and the Stephanie and Fred Shuman Running Track.
- Cultural destinations — The Metropolitan Museum of Art and nearby historic features.
- Water features — the Reservoir, Turtle Pond, The Lake, fountains, and scenic waterfront areas.
- Recreation — running, walking, picnicking, sightseeing, photography, and birdwatching.
Interactive map features
Select a marker, route, building, or area to view useful details such as category, feature type, activities, access, scenic views, historical information, and map priority.
Use filters to quickly find places by interest:
- Landmarks
- Nature
- Water
- Gardens
- Lawns
- Routes
- Culture
- Recreation
- Viewpoints
Featured places
Highlighted locations include the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, Great Lawn, Belvedere Castle, The Ramble, Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace & Fountain, Strawberry Fields, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Sheep Meadow.
Demo purpose
This map is a demonstration experience created to showcase how an interactive park and destination map can organize landmarks, routes, areas, and visitor information. Some field values may be simplified for demo purposes.