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The Central Park Turtle Pond — Best Wellness & Recreation in Central Park

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AddressCentral Park, E 79 St/5AV, New York, NY 10024, New York, NY · Get Directions
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Websitecentralparknyc.org/locations/turtle-pond
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AboutLocated just south of the Great Lawn, Turtle Pond is a two-acre water body that is a popular spot for relaxing, picnicking, and admiring the many species of turtles that call the Pond home.
Know Before You GoQuiet 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.
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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.

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