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Sheep Meadow
Lounge Green Retreat
- 4.83.8k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 7 pm
Sheep Meadow is a wide, sun-drenched lawn in Central Park offering expansive green space for picnics, lounging, and people-watching. Expect lively but relaxed crowds, scenic skyline views, and plenty of room for groups or quiet contemplation — ideal for outdoor relaxation, photography, and casual gatherings. Visit for a classic New York park experience with open-air space and great sightlines of the city.
Right now · 12:15 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 7 pm
- Outdoors
58°
Clear
- Feels
- 54°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 1pm
59° - 2pm60°
- 3pm60°
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.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 7 pm- monday
- 11 AM–7 PM
- tuesday
- 11 AM–7 PM
- wednesday
- 11 AM–7 PM
- thursday
- 11 AM–7 PM
- friday
- 11 AM–7 PM
- saturday
- 11 AM–7 PM
- sundayToday
- 11 AM–7 PM
Where and how
- 1 Sheep Meadow
- 2 Breads Bakery · 10 min
- 3 The Empire Rooftop · 11 min
- 4 Marea · 12 min
- 5 Venchi Chocolate & Gelato Columbus Circle · 12 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for couples
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 3.8k reviews
Known for
- Picnics
- Relaxation
- Photography
- Picnic areas
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
The feel
- Spacious
- Lively
- Tourists
- Family friendly
- Couples
Around Columbus Circle
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowBreads BakeryBakery · 10 min walk
The Empire RooftopBar · 11 min walk.webp)
MareaRestaurant · 12 min walkVenchi Chocolate & Gelato Columbus CircleSweets · 12 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses until 2 pm.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesUntil 2 pm