Whether you’re new to the Upper West Side or you’ve been here for years, nature tours in Central Park are a great way to discover (or re-discover) the gem in our backyard.
Some of the tours on this list will repeat throughout the year, but here are some awesome activities going down in the next month or so!
Iconic Views of Central Park
March 1st from 11am to 12:30pm.
What you’ll explore: The Dairy, Sheep Meadow, Cherry Hill, the Lake, Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace, The Mall, and Literary Walk.
Tour details here.
Literary Walk – by Flickr user A. Strakey:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/smoovey/
Stroll to Strawberry Fields
March 8th from 2-3:30pm
What you’ll explore: The Maine Monument, the Children’s District, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Heart of the Park
March 10th from 2-3:30pm
What you’ll explore: Conservatory Water, Loeb Boathouse, Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Cherry Hill, The Lake, and Strawberry Fields.
Tour details here.
photo credit: Bryan Schorn
Central Park Tour: North Woods
March 18th from 2 – 3:30pm
What you’ll explore: The Harlem Meer, Huddlestone Arch, the Loch, Glenspan Arch, several cascades, and the Pool.
Tour details here.
A waterfall in the North Woods, by Flickr user Eric Gross: https://www.flickr.com/photos/hozho/
For more upcoming outdoor fun, check out these Upper West Side street fairs!
