Central Park in New York City spans an area of 843 acres. You can set aside your entire day to explore it, and still not see all there is to see. During the hours you spend discovering all that the park has to offer, you’re probably going to need to use the restroom at least a few times, especially since it’s important to stay hydrated during your outing.
In this article, we’ll give you a guide to all the restrooms in Central Park. But first, let’s talk about a few things which are helpful to know about Central Park restrooms.
What You Should Know About Restrooms in Central Park
- The vast majority of the restrooms in Central Park open at 7:00 am. The Delacorte Theater Restrooms are an exception. They open at 6:00 am.
- Restrooms in Central Park close earlier in the fall and winter than they do in the spring and summer. In all cases, they close around dusk. That means they can close at any time between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm in the fall and winter, or 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm in the spring and summer.
- Many of the bathrooms in Central Park are maintained directly by the Central Park Conservancy. But quite a few are maintained by private organizations. Each of these restrooms may open and close at different hours.
- Many of the restrooms in Central Park have no accessibility features, but there are quite a few which are accessible by wheelchair.
- Central Park restrooms are distributed fairly evenly throughout the park. Most of them are located close to attractions. So wherever you are in the park and whatever you are doing, chances are good that you are not far from a convenient restroom.
Now that you know what to expect regarding Central Park’s restrooms, let’s go over a list of all the restrooms throughout the park.
Seasonal Central Park Bathrooms
These restrooms are open beginning in late March. They remain open until early November.
- Bethesda Terrace: Mid-Park at 72nd Street
- Great Hill: West Side and 106th Street
- Merchants’ Gate: West 61st Street by Columbus Circle
- Robert Bendheim Playground: 100th Street and Fifth Ave
Year-Round Central Park Restrooms
- Ancient Playground: 85th St. & 5th Ave
- Charles A. Dana Discovery Center: 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues
- Conservatory Garden: 5th Avenue, 103rd Street to 106th Street
- Delacorte Theater Restrooms: Mid-Park at 80th Street
- Heckscher Playground: West 62 Street and 7th Avenue
- North Meadow Recreation: Mid-park at 97th Street
Privately Run Bathrooms in Central Park
- The Arsenal: 5th Avenue & E. 64th Street
- Le Pain Quotidien: mid-park at 69th Street
- Loeb Boathouse: East Side between 74th and 75th Streets
- Model Boathouse (Kerbs) Cafe at Conservatory Water: East Side at 74th Street
- Tavern on the Green: West Side between 66th and 67th Streets
- Tennis Center: 94th Street near the West Drive
Restrooms in Fee Areas in Central Park
You need to pay a fee to enter the following attractions. Without paying that fee, there is no restroom access.
- Central Park Zoo: East Side and 63rd Street
- Lasker Skating Rink: Mid-Park and 106th Street
- Wollman Skating Rink: 6th Avenue and 63rd Street
Restrooms Which Are Wheelchair Accessible
The following restrooms are accessible by wheelchair:
- Robert Bendheim Playground: 100th Street and Fifth Ave
- Charles A. Dana Discovery Center: Inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues
- North Meadow Recreation: Mid-park at 97th Street
- Delacorte Theater Restrooms: Mid-Park at 80th Street
- Heckscher Playground: West 62 Street and 7th Avenue
- The Arsenal: 5th Avenue & E. 64th Street
- Ancient Playground: 85th St. & 5th Ave
There Are Many Other Restrooms Near Central Park As Well
Can’t find a restroom in your location, or cannot use one because it is closed for maintenance? Do not forget that the restaurants and museums near Central Park have restrooms as well. There are plenty of options besides those listed above.
A Pedicab Tour is the Most Convenient and Comfortable Way to Explore Central Park.
A pedicab tour guide always knows the shortest and most direct route to any restroom in the park, and can get you there in a hurry when you need it during the tour.
That means you can spend less time hunting for a restroom, and more time enjoying the sights and activities of the Park. Book your Central Park pedicab tour now!