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Great Lawn

Picnic Area and Field

Central Park, New York

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Great Lawn

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Ranked #6 for picnics in New York
"Such a magnificent spot to lay on the grass, relax or just read!"(5 Tips)
"Turtle Pond with Belvedere Castle in the background"(3 Tips)
"Kodak moments at the turtle pond!"(2 Tips)
"Beautiful park and great place to people watch and soak up the sun!"(5 Tips)

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drew tarvinMay 26, 2015
Since no one has lawns in NYC, they put them all together into one Great one. Do all the things you would in your own lawn, except you don't have to cut it.
Upvoted Feb 20
iVillageSeptember 7, 2011
Possibly the most relaxing place on earth. Plus, in the summer, it's basically a pseudo-beach. Just be careful -- you never know when an errant softball, football or frisbee will come flying at you.
Mike HopkinsJune 18, 2015
A beautiful part of the park - just don't go on the first weekend of spring/summer weather. It will be overrun.
Upvoted Feb 16
Lloyd GApril 9, 2015
While it may be crowded in the summer, it's the perfect escape from the crazy that is NYC.
American ExpressJune 22, 2011
Our Amex Travel specialists recommend a stroll to the Vanderbilt Gate at 106th & 5th Ave to discover the Victorian-era designed Conservatory Gardens - a true secret garden!
Cherry LynnMay 22, 2010
Great place to lounge on the grass, soak up some sun, and people watch! Nice view of the Belvedere Castle, too. Just watch out for any incoming baseballs, footballs, and frisbees.
Elaine LeeJune 23, 2012
Perfect spot to picnic & people watch, just remember to find a shady place on a sunny day... unless you wanna be burn.
WeatherZombie.comMay 7, 2011
The Great Blizzard of 1947 had a record-breaking snowfall with a total of 26.4 inches (67.1 cm) in Central Park. If there were any zombies in the park that day, they were buried for sure!
JP BeniniJuly 14, 2012
NY Philharmonic in The Park Drinking Game: Every time they mention Didi & Oscar Schafer, you take a shot. Tchaikovsky to Tchish!tfaced in no time.
Chelsea GarberJuly 16, 2013
Check out the Philharmonic free summer concerts and be sure to bring a blanket! The fireworks are magical.
The New York Daily NewsAugust 22, 2011
PHOTO: Did you know the Great Lawn used to be underwater? In 1933 men work on finally filling in the dried bed of the old Lower Reservoir that was here, at the link! Read more
✰ David Mathison ✰March 3, 2012
Great place to see a band. Memorable ones for me included Simon and Garfunkel and more recently (2011) the Black Eyed Peas
MichelleOctober 5, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Mostly here for summer softball games, but it's a great spot to relax, throw a softball or football around, lay out and enjoy the scenery of NYC.
CompassApril 18, 2014
This sprawling grassy lawn is the perfect place to play casual pick-up games or sunbathe.
Tricia LeeMay 28, 2013
Kodak moments at the turtle pond! Look for the wafels and dinges truck too for awesome liege waffles!
Kari GApril 21, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Bring a blanket and a book and relax for hours. On the weekends, adorable children are everywhere :)
ABC NewsApril 17, 2011
Keep your eyes peeled. You might see "This Week" anchor Christiane Amanpour riding her bike in the park. She loves to ride her bike in the park and all over NYC. Follow her on Twitter: @camanpour Read more
Lorena NascimentoSeptember 9, 2014
One of best spots in the park. Enjoy the view, sit on grass, relax! ✌️
Rod FortnerMay 24, 2015
Beautiful park and great place to people watch and soak up the sun!
Lisa LAugust 11, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Grab a blanket, some wine and your boo, sit on a grassy knoll and enjoy some quality people watching
Jinnie LOctober 28, 2014
quite n peaceful place. just lay on the grass n relax!! ♥
Afi Yellow-DukeJuly 6, 2015
Probably one of the best picnic spots in NYC.
AngelMay 14, 2012
Several amazing places are under nature's harmony: take a chance to just be quiet and to be sitting. But not for long, life too short to be sitting for eternity...
JoAnne KaoApril 3, 2018
Been here 5+ times
It’s Central Park it’s perfect
Mikhail MamedovJune 16, 2013
Less touristy more local. Watch out for baseballs and footballs headed towards your heads, by accident of course ;)
Sara 🌈⚔🍾July 25, 2016
Relaxing. Great picnic or baseball spot.
Nostaljik KediOctober 28, 2013
Comfort+Quite+Peaceful+Fresh...All your soul needs...Your nature...Listen to yourself and just watch >^.^<
James H.June 9, 2012
Been here 50+ times
There's a coffee shop at the Delacorte Theater on the southwest corner of the great lawn.
Kim PJune 15, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Great place to get sun when u can't make it to the beach...beautiful views too...beware of flying objects though they come from every direction!
KibooAugust 11, 2011
What better place to chill from the summer heat, throw around a frisbee, or take a hot date? Who cares? Whatever you're doing, it's free! That part of the date anyways...
Diego RomeroOctober 5, 2014
Fav sunday place in NY.
Travis BloomAugust 15, 2015
Been here 5+ times
You can play Frisbee, just avoid the baseball diamonds
Rolling StoneJanuary 14, 2011
Simon & Garfunkel, Elton John, Dave Matthews Band, Diana Ross and Hall & Oates (among many others) have held massive shows in this thirteen-acre section of Central Park. Read more
✨#IamRomdelacrème✨May 27, 2012
Such a magnificent spot to lay on the grass, relax or just read!
MetroFocusJuly 14, 2011
Watch your favorite Broadway stars play summer ball each Thursday, find out who plays and when here: http://bit.ly/r9YoO9 Read more
Bill O'LearyJuly 25, 2015
Public bathrooms near the south west corner of the lawn.
Kyle D.May 1, 2011
"Would you lay here.. would you just lay here.. would u lie with me and just forget about the world" that's how I feel whenever I lie on this lawn
Tankut AkayNovember 19, 2013
Beautiful, relaxing and civilized
Bob KosovskyAugust 24, 2014
Been here 5+ times
On my way to the Yeoman of the Guard
SailorSeptember 26, 2018
It is indeed great
barbeeJuly 17, 2015
Lots of sunbathing and really runners!
Brian LeeMay 1, 2013
Nothing quite beats a spring softball game on the Great Lawn as the sun gently sets in the outfield.
Jeff WooSeptember 23, 2011
Sit by Turtle Pond with Belvedere Castle in the background & enjoy a nice picnic with loved ones!
Diane LowyJuly 16, 2010
Been here 5+ times
There is a great violin player in the late afternoon under the East 80th Street bridge, just south of the Polish King.
Jenn RodzOctober 8, 2012
Go to the Belvedere Castle and take a lot Of pics!! There is a really nice view
Natural SoapJuly 13, 2014
I lived in New York City 5Ave Trump just walk to Central Park Love <3
Paula SchaferJuly 13, 2013
Make sure to get a tkt for the park concert!
Marc GAugust 22, 2015
Great to sleep or play frisbee
Mark DoskowDecember 15, 2011
My backyard. No better place to relax with a book or to picnic.
MeganSeptember 28, 2013
East Gate FTW :)

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