New York Dearest
The guide, $35
A park · Central Park · on 3 of my lists

Sheep Meadow.

Worth it, says Antonina. Sheep Meadow is the classic and it is genuinely magical on a spring day.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from My spring bucket list
People relax on the Sheep Meadow lawn in Central Park with the Midtown skyline behind them in fall.
From Spots to See Fall Foliage in Central Park
What this page is

Everything I’ve written about Sheep Meadow on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on 3 of my lists, from Visiting Central Park to The Best Places in Central Park for Fall Foliage, 13 Spots., and each one says something the others don’t. Below you’ll find every list it’s on with what I wrote there.

  1. Visiting Central ParkWorth it
  2. My spring bucket listWorth it
  3. The Best Places in Central Park for Fall Foliage, 13 Spots.Only if

Where it appears on New York Dearest

3 of my lists, the fullest first

Visiting Central Park

No. 4 on that list
Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

Local tip Central Park is 843 acres, you cannot see it all in one visit. Pick a section. The southern end (59th-72nd) has the most famous spots, the middle (72nd-96th) has the quietest paths, and the northern end (96th-110th) has the most dramatic landscapes.

Having a picnic in Sheep Meadow is one of the most popular things to do in Central Park. In fact, during the summer months this 15-acre green space swells with locals and tourists alike to the tune of 30,000 people.

Tucked under the shadow of NYC’s iconic skyline, there’s plenty of areas to stretch out. From the shade of mature oak trees to wide open patches perfect for sunbathing. But if action is more your speed, the entire meadow is at your feet, bring a frisbee or run wild with the kids!

Read it on the list
  • AddressWest Side between 66th and 69th
  • From my guide, published May 2025.
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.
Only if

Covering an impressive 15 acres, Sheep Meadow is quite possibly the most popular spot in Central Park.

What I wrote thereFold it away

Covering an impressive 15 acres, Sheep Meadow is quite possibly the most popular spot in Central Park. It’s the perfect place to relax with a book or spend a weekend afternoon picnicking with friends. You’ll see the iconic New York City skyline shooting through a field full of colorful trees. If you choose to visit during a particularly warm fall day, prepare for crowds. Folks flock to Sheep Meadow like moths to a flame!

Read it on the list
Missing something?

A closure, a price that moved, a better one next door.

Tell me and the desk checks it before anything changes here. When I answer, it lands on this page and in your inbox.

Tell me

The letter

One email a week when New York changes. A place closes, a date lands, I finally try somewhere. Written by me, not a robot.

One a week at most. Unsubscribe in one click.