New York Car Rentals and Central Park

As one of the most treasured locations in New York City and perhaps one of the most famous recreation areas in the entire world, Central Park is 843 acres of beautiful serenity in the middle of a city that never sleeps. It is filled with many man-made lakes, beautiful landscaping, and recreational facilities such as tennis courts, ice rinks, baseball fields, fountains, playgrounds, and theaters. The Park is also home to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Central Park Zoo. Situated between 59th and 110th Street and between Fifth and Eight Avenues, Central Park must be seen to be believed. You can drive one of our cheap car rentals throughout the Park during the week, however, vehicles are not permitted inside the Park on weekends. Come soon and be one of over 20 million people who visit Central Park each year!

Did You Know? Interesting Facts about Central Park

• You can tell where you are in the Park by reading the first two digits on the lampposts, which will tell you the nearest numbered street.
• Until 1863, Central Park only went to 106th Street until it was extended to 110th Street.
• You can grab a drink of water from 125 drinking fountains located throughout the Park!
• The very first carousel in Central Park was powered by real horses that walked on a treadmill in 1871.

Additional Resources for Central Park

Central Park Overview - centralpark.org/
This web page is a great overview of Central Park, including things to do in the park, sports activities, and a historical look into the past. It also features interesting tidbits about the park and Did You Know? facts.

Central Park Zoo -nyzoosandaquarium.com/142123
With almost one million visitors per year, the Central Park Zoo has been a favorite New York City attraction for all ages since it was opened in 1998. This official web page provides information about the zoo, hours of operation and rates, directions to the zoo, and details about special exhibits. It also features information about what can be found in the zoo and what animals can be seen.

History of Central Park - centralpark.org/history/
This important and fascinating web page provides an interesting historical time frame of Central Park from the mid 1800's all the way up to the present day. It also details many statues throughout the park, lists what famous movies have used the Park as a backdrop, and seeks to show how Central Park fits in with today's popular culture. Be sure to try and spot your favorite movie scenes when you're driving around in one of our cheap car rentals! Central Park Sights - http://www.ny.com/sights/neighborhoods/central_park.html This unique web page is devoted to the magnificent sights that can be seen throughout Central Park. It provides information on a driving loop for our cheap car rentals throughout Central Park and gives the exact location of chosen sights.

Central Park Summer Stage - summerstage.org/
Provides information about the free artistic presentations in New York City's Central Park and also offers a listing of upcoming concerts, events, and VIPS. Choose to get involved or learn more about the talented artists of Summer Stage! Whatever you do, our cheap car rentals can get you there affordably and in class!

Central Park Tourism - nyctourist.com/central_park1.htm
This terrific web site takes you step by step throughout your visit to New York City and highlights great things to do and see with our cheap car rentals throughout the park's expansive 843 acres. You'll enjoy candid photos and helpful suggestions.

Central Park Conservancy - centralparknyc.org/
This official web site for the Central Park Conservancy has a listing of things to do, a comparison of Central Park "Then and Now," and the opportunity to visit a "virtual park." You can order information booklets, plan your wedding in the park, and even view beautiful pictures of New York's most famous recreation area. You can also plan out your route for your visit to the Park with one of our cheap car rentals.