Worth it
A park · Central Park · on three of my lists
Sheep Meadow.
Worth it, says Antonina. Sheep Meadow is the classic and it is genuinely magical on a spring day.
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my list My spring bucket list
- Address
- West Side between 66th and 69th
- Subway
- B, C to 72 St, 6 min
What this page is
Everything I’ve written about Sheep Meadow on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on three of my lists, from My spring bucket list to Best fall foliage spots in Central Park. Below you’ll find every list it’s on with what I wrote there. At the end, where it is and what’s near.
Where it appears on New York Dearest
Three of my listsWorth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.
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!
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!
Where it is, and what’s near
Worth it, within a ten-minute walkNearby, from my lists
- Tavern on the GreenRestaurant · 3 min away · on six of my lists
- Wollman RinkRink · 6 min away · on 12 of my lists
- Gapstow BridgeLandmark · 7 min away · on three of my lists
- Bow BridgeLandmark · 7 min away · on four of my lists
- Breads BakeryBakery · 7 min away · on seven of my lists
- The SmithRestaurant · 7 min away · on four of my lists
- ParmRestaurant · 8 min away
- Columbus Circle Holiday MarketMarket · 9 min away · on three of my lists
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