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Central ParkvsWashington Square Park
Central Park and Washington Square Park are both rated highly by professionals. Overall, Central Park ranks slightly higher than Washington Square Park. Central Park has a TripExpert Score of 96 with endorsements from 11 sources including Michelin Guide, Where and Condé Nast Traveler.
Central Park
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59th to 110th St., from Central Park West to 5th Ave., New York City, New York City, NY 10022
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Fodor's "Central Park is an urbanized Eden that offers residents and visitors alike a bite of the apple." Full review
Concierge "The calming yang to the city's fervent go-go yin, with ample nooks and open fields to allow for just about any pursuit."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"An oasis from the insanity: the lush lawns, cool forests, flowering gardens, glassy bodies of water and meandering, wooded paths providing the dose of serene nature that New Yorkers crave." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Rambling yet contained, nature-filled yet man-made, this 843-acre oasis provides a welcome respite from the concrete jungle for locals and tourists alike." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Located in the middle of the city’s densest borough, Central Park feels like a natural haven." Full review
Time Out "Named for the cherry trees that bloom here in spring, this slope overlooking the Lake is a great spot for picnics." Full review
Not For Tourists "The best urban park in the world."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Manhattan's beloved backyard, this 843-acre haven of greenery, light and air draws millions each year, residents and visitors alike." Full review
Afar Magazine "Just a block and a half from Loews Regency sits New York's landscaped wonder and one of the greatest urban parks in the world, Central Park." Full review
Where "Stretching from 59th to 110th streets and between Fifth Avenue and Central Park West, the popular urban paradise—New York City’s backyard—spans 843 lush acres." Full review
Washington Square Park Fodor's Lonely Planet Time Out Michelin Guide Not For Tourists Not For Tourists Travel + Leisure
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Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village, New York City, NY 10001
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Fodor's "NYU students, street musicians, skateboarders, jugglers, chess players, and those just watching the grand opera of it all generate a maelstrom of activity." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"What was once a potter’s field and a square for public executions is now the unofficial town square of the Village." Full review
Time Out "The hippies who famously turned up and tuned out in Washington Square Park are still there in spirit, and indeed often in person." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"With a broad, sunny lawn and clusters of willow, cypress and sycamore trees, this pentagonal park occupies the heart of North Beach."
Not For Tourists "From Potter's field to counterculture mecca and everything in between."
Not For Tourists "Dogs run, children cry. Ah, what a world we live in."
Travel + Leisure "As one of the more lively parks in the city, Washington Square Park provides more than its fair share of entertainment to visitors strolling through the square." Full review
On the Grid "Located in the heart of Greenwich Village with a tradition of celebrating nonconformity, this landmark has been a gathering place for street entertainers, musicians, poets and chess players." Full review
Where "Known for its marble arch, which architect Stanford White modeled after the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, this historic park has been renovated to include expanded lawns and plantings." Full review
Afar Magazine "Washington Square Park is only a fraction of the size of Central Park, but it is as almost as much of an icon of New York as its much larger counterpart uptown." Full review
