Central Park

===Recreation===
The [[#Scenic drives|park's drives]], which are {{convert|6.1|mi|km}} long, are used heavily by runners, joggers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and inline skaters.<ref name="Conservancy Running Map"/><ref name="Conservancy Running"/> The park drives contain [[protected bike lane]]s<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/bikemap-2019.pdf|title=NYC DOT – Bicycle Maps|date=2019|publisher=[[New York City Department of Transportation]]|access-date=May 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514162629/https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/bikemap-2019.pdf|archive-date=May 14, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> and are used as the home course for the racing series of the [[Century Road Club Association]], a [[USA Cycling]]-sanctioned amateur cycling club.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crca.net/racing/|title=Racing|publisher=[[Century Road Club Association]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160116152118/http://www.crca.net/racing/|archive-date=January 16, 2016|access-date=January 9, 2016}}</ref> In 2021, [[e-scooters]] were legalized in New York, including in Central Park.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 13, 2021 |title=Electric Scooters in New York. Rental vs Buying! Tips and Tricks! |url=https://www.centralparktours.net/blog/electric-scooters-in-central-park/ |access-date=July 24, 2021 |website=Central Park Tours |language=en}}</ref> The park is used for professional running, and the [[New York Road Runners]] designated a {{Convert|5|mi|km|abbr=|adj=on}} running loop within Central Park.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.runningroutes.nyrr.org/centralpark|title=Central Park|publisher=[[New York Road Runners]] Running Routes|access-date=April 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190419033336/https://www.runningroutes.nyrr.org/centralpark|archive-date=April 19, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[New York City Marathon]] course utilizes several miles of drives within Central Park and finishes outside Tavern on the Green;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/race-day/course|title=The Course|date=August 6, 2014|publisher=TCS [[New York City Marathon]]|access-date=April 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416134439/https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/race-day/course|archive-date=April 16, 2019}}</ref> from 1970 through 1975, the race was held entirely in Central Park.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.podiumrunner.com/culture/history-of-nyc-marathon/|title=The Making of Today's Iconic 5-Borough NYC Marathon|last1=Juva|first1=Theresa|last2=Monico|first2=Nicolle|work=Podium Runner|date=October 29, 2018|access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref>

There are 26&nbsp;[[baseball field]]s in Central Park: eight on the Great Lawn, six at Heckscher Ballfields near Columbus Circle, and twelve in the North Meadow.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/central-park/facilities/baseball|title=Central Park Baseball Fields |publisher=New York City Department of Parks and Recreation|access-date=April 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321195914/https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/central-park/facilities/baseball |archive-date=March 21, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/baseball.html |title=Baseball |publisher=Central Park Conservancy|access-date=April 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417155021/http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/baseball.html|archive-date=April 17, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="NYC Parks Fields and Courts">{{cite web|url=https://www.nycgovparks.org/permits/field-and-court/issued/M010 |title=Field and Court Usage Report for Central Park|publisher=New York City Department of Parks and Recreation|access-date=April 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417155024/https://www.nycgovparks.org/permits/field-and-court/issued/M010 |archive-date=April 17, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> 12&nbsp;[[tennis]] courts, six non-regulation [[Association football|soccer]] fields (which overlap with the North Meadow ball fields), four basketball courts, and a recreation center are in the North Meadow.<ref name="NYC Parks Fields and Courts"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/north-meadow.html |title=North Meadow|publisher=Central Park Conservancy |access-date=April 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417155023/http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/north-meadow.html|archive-date=April 17, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> An additional soccer field and four basketball courts are at Great Lawn.<ref name="NYC Parks Fields and Courts"/> Four [[beach volleyball|volleyball]] courts are in the southern part of the park.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/central-park/facilities/volleyball|title=Central Park Volleyball Courts|publisher=New York City Department of Parks and Recreation |access-date=April 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321195959/https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/central-park/facilities/volleyball|archive-date=March 21, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

Central Park has two [[ice skating]] rinks: Wollman Rink in its southern portion and Lasker Rink in its northern portion.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Central Park Conservancy|title=Ice Skating |url=http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/ice-skating.html|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831125419/http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/ice-skating.html|archive-date=August 31, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> During summer, the former is the site of [[Victorian Gardens]] seasonal amusement park,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/victorian-gardens-amusement-park.html |title=Victorian Gardens Amusement Park |publisher=Central Park Conservancy |access-date=April 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417155032/http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/victorian-gardens-amusement-park.html|archive-date=April 17, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> and the latter converts to an outdoor [[swimming pool]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/central-park/facilities/outdoor-pools/lasker-pool|title=Central Park Outdoor Pools|publisher=New York City Department of Parks and Recreation|access-date=April 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321200010/https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/central-park/facilities/outdoor-pools/lasker-pool|archive-date=March 21, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/lasker.html |title=Lasker Rink and Pool |publisher=Central Park Conservancy|access-date=April 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417155021/http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/lasker.html|archive-date=April 17, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

Central Park's [[glaciated rock]] outcroppings attract climbers, especially boulderers, but the quality of the stone is poor, and the climbs present so little challenge that it has been called "one of America's most pathetic boulders".{{sfn|Sherman|1994|pp=226–228}} The two most renowned spots for boulderers are Rat Rock and Cat Rock. Other rocks frequented by climbers, mostly at the south end of the park, include Dog Rock, Duck Rock, Rock N' Roll Rock, and Beaver Rock.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wren|first=Christopher S.|title=A Summit in Central Park|work=The New York Times|date=July 21, 1999|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/21/nyregion/a-summit-in-central-park-boulder-gives-climbers-a-taste-of-the-mountain.html|access-date=April 21, 2019|issn=0362-4331|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190531223215/https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/21/nyregion/a-summit-in-central-park-boulder-gives-climbers-a-taste-of-the-mountain.html|archive-date=May 31, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>