No one can deny the beauty of Central Park on any given day, but the turn of the seasons is when the park can really take your breath away. In the spring we’re lucky enough to witness cherry blossom season, but once the temperatures start to drop and the summer comes to an end fall foliage is on all of our radars–and it’s officially in peak throughout Central Park!
Nearly 18,000 trees across the park, whether they’re a red maple or black cherry, are boasting beautiful hues of red, orange and yellow that you can’t miss.
According to the park, “due to variations in temperature and light, the leaves in different parts of the Park undergo their seasonal change at different times. Our expert arborists are out in the Park every day caring for the trees and letting us know where to find the best and brightest foliage,” and they’re sharing all their expert intel with us (and an interactive map for you to stay updated with the gorgeous views)!
Standout locations to view the peak fall foliage in Central Park right now include:
- The Great Hill (West 103-107 Streets)
- North Meadow (97th-102nd Streets)
- The Mall & Literary Walk (66th Street)
- Hallett Nature Sanctuary (60th-62nd Streets)
To view where fall foliage is peaking around other areas of New York, check out this fall foliage map.
Contributions by Justine Golata