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Harlem Meer, East Harlem
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ParkEast Harlem

Harlem Meer

  • 4.7536 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 1 am

Harlem Meer is a peaceful urban pond tucked into the northeast corner of Central Park, offering spacious grassy banks, winding walking trails and abundant wildlife viewing. Visitors come for scenic waterfront views, informal picnics, photography and a quiet nature escape within Manhattan — expect ducks, turtles, seasonal flowers and relaxed foot traffic.

Quick answers

Harlem Meer in short

When is Harlem Meer open?

Every day, 6 AM–1 AM.

When is the best time to visit Harlem Meer?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Where is Harlem Meer?

199 Central Pk N,New York, NY 10026.

Right now · 4:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Golden hour
  • Open till 1 am

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 1 am
monday
6 AM–1 AM
tuesday
6 AM–1 AM
wednesday
6 AM–1 AM
thursday
6 AM–1 AM
friday
6 AM–1 AM
saturday
6 AM–1 AM
sundayToday
6 AM–1 AM

Where and how

  1. 1 Harlem Meer
  2. 2 Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market · 9 min
  3. 3 Museum of the City of New York · 9 min
  4. 4 Sugar Hill Creamery · 14 min
  5. 5 Lion's Head Tavern · 18 min
199 Central Pk N, New York, NY 10026(opens the map)DirectionsTo East HarlemCall+12123106600Websitecentralparknyc.org

Good to know

  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 536 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Historic
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time