Harlem Meer

Come to this underrated body of water in northern Central Park , where you won't find tourists and can chill on a bench overlooking the lake . You can take a walk around for different views

Think of this as the JKO Reservoir of the north. It's roughly 1 mile of mostly asphalt or gravel around the meer, making it a great running route. Plus there are plenty of hilly detours if you choose.

Go Fish ! Head to the nearby Dana Discovery Center, which loans out free poles, along with bait and helpful fishing tips. Angle for largemouth bass, catfish , bluegill sunfish, chain pickerel, and carp. Read more

You won't find a swarm of map carriers like downtown, in this park . Come for solitude and peace . The occasional festival makes it's presence in summer months . Perfect for sky gazing and blade blazing.

A hidden gem at the northeast end of Central Park , and among the most beautiful, elegant and serene offerings from the world's greatest natural resource.

Fishing here is for practice only, meaning that you have to return the fish to the lake except for one species that is extremely invasive. Be sure to read the signs for more info and pics of the fish .

If you love dogs or have a dog this is the place to be. It's a pleasant morning run for me. Starts to get a little busy about 7:45 during the week.

During the summer this is the place to be for great world music , between sunning, fine picnic food and just a great experience (not a bad place to people watch too).

The Harlem Meer is an idyllic section of Central Park .

beautiful lake with swans, lots of hills and rocks to climb facing the lake . follow path along fifth ave and you will come to the nature conservatory full of beautiful flowers .

I love my neighborhood park . It's a beautiful and peaceful urban oasis

As an equally festive tree-lighting alternative to Rockefeller Center, check out Holiday Lights at Harlem Meer. Enjoy caroling, cookies and more. Find out when on MetroFocus Read more

Visit in summer on Sunday for live concerts and dancing .

Don't miss the annual Pumpkin Sail , when a flotilla of jack o’ lanterns are launched at sundown. BYOP if you want to launch your own creation into the fray.

I love my neighborhood . This is one of my favorite chill spots !

Swing by Ottomanelli's on the east side of the part or Bier International on the west side for a brew.

Beautiful views . Look out for the turtles !

Dog off leash hours are open to 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. to close.

Sunset is the best over the Harlem Meer.

It's a beautiful part of the park , but unfortunately under lots of construction right now. ):

Getting ready for a 15 mile run with the New York road runners.

My tbt New york

Awesome ice rinks

Last performance of the summer, Afro Cuban Music . It's always great here. :-)

I know the sign says, "Do not feed animals" but feed the ducks & tiny birds anyway! Avoid pigeons at all costs!

Simply Serene!

good fun fishing w/ little people...

There's an interesting dynamic to this part of the park compared to other parts of CP.

Need to go back and spend more time walking in the park ! Read more

It is a nice swam

Free Canoeing in the summer Read more