UPPER central Park Tour
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Blockhouse Number One, Site of Fort Clinton, The Reservoir, Andrew Haswell Bench and more!
The Greensward Plan, the winning plan for the design of Central created by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux was inspired by the open fields of the English Countryside. They imagined a naturalistic park, one that appeared untouched despite its extensive planning and construction. Join us on a 4 mile tour to purposely get lost in the middle of the city. Step away from the sounds of the streets and enjoy the beauty of New York City’s nature.
OFFERED: Tuesdays & Fridays @ 8 am
DISTANCE: 4 Miles/6.4K
TERRAIN: Street, Park Paths, Gravel Track
MEETING LOCATION:
Engineers Gate (Entrance to Central Park at 90th Street and 5th Avenue)
NEAREST SUBWAY STATIONS (Subway Map):
4/5/6 trains to 86th Street
SUBWAY FARE: $2.75
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THIS TOUR...
The tour will be a casually paced run through the northern section of Central Park which is a much different experience that the lower portion of the park. There are a few planned stops along the route where your guide will point out items of interest as well as good photo opportunities. These routes has a few significant hills on the tour that will be run slowly.
*The cost is per participant. Kids 12 and under are free.
Although this is not a race we do ask for your running pace so we can be prepared for different running abilities. More than one guide will be provided depending on group size as well as varied paces. Please do not worry - we will not leave you behind!
Your running guide will be wearing a City Running Tours t-shirt (weather permitting). Your running guide will provide water for each participant and will be running with a small backpack to hold any items that fit. There will not be a coat/bag check for this tour.
City Running Tours offers tours rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather we will contact you for cancellations and rescheduling. If you do not here from us this means that we are still running.
Once you book your running tour you will received a confirmation email the day before your scheduled tour.
Day of registrations are welcome, however you must notify the City Running Tours manager before hand so we are prepared.
Gratuities are always appreciated, but never expected.
For questions, more information or if you are booking a registration within 24 hours notice please contact Runners@CityRunningTours.com to check availability.
