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The Central Park Turtle Pond Outdoors in Central Park

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The Central Park Turtle Pond in Central Park

The mood

Refreshing, scenic · best in the afternoon · good for big groups

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The story

Turtle Pond is a two-acre water body in Central Park, just south of the Great Lawn. Visitors come to relax and picnic while watching five turtle species that live in the pond year-round. A wooden platform offers a place to view turtles, and the site is a Quiet Zone with no restrooms.

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Vibe
Refreshing, Scenic, Peaceful
Best times
Afternoon
Group size
Solo, Friends (2-3), Small Group (4-6), Large Group (6+)
Insider tip
Quiet Zone. No restrooms. Five species of turtles inhabit the Pond year-round, including red-eared sliders, snapping, painted, musk, and box turtles. The shores of the Pond offer the best views of one of Central Park's most iconic features, Belvedere Castle, perched on the dramatic Vista Rock.

The details at The Central Park Turtle Pond

Setting
Outdoors
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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