Here Are The Best Places In Central Park To See Leaves This Fall

CENTRAL PARK, NY — There are few more beautiful places in the world then Central Park in the fall, and the conservancy that oversees the famous park just released an interactive map of where to see the best foliage.

In the coming weeks, nearly 18,000 trees, made up of 170 different species, across the park's 843 acres will reach their peak color.

"Due to variations in temperature and light, the leaves in different parts of the Park (sometimes referred to as “microclimates”) undergo their seasonal change at different times," reads a description on the fall foliage map. "Our expert arborists are out in the Park every day caring for the trees and letting us know where to find the best and brightest foliage, so revisit this interactive map for continuous updates throughout the fall!"

The map created by the Central Park Conservancy show people the following things:

• Where to go: Based on eight key locations, whether it’s the south end in the Mall, mid-Park by the Reservoir, or the majestic north-end in the North Woods.
• When to go: Based upon our color-coded system outlining what areas are pre-peak, peak and post-peak.
• What to see: From red maples and sweetgums to black cherry and bald cypress.
• How to support the Park: Including details on what the public can do to help the Conservancy keep the trees vibrant year-round.

Here are the eight places in Central Park the conservancy says are the top places to see beautiful fall foliage.

1. North Woods (101st to 110th streets)
2. Conservatory Garden (East Side at 104th to 106th streets)
3. The Pool (West Side at 100th to 103rd streets)
4. North Meadow (97th to 102nd streets)
5. Reservoir (86th to 96th streets)
6. The Ramble (73rd to 79th streets)
7. The Mall & Literary Walk (66th Street)
8. Hallett Nature Sanctuary (East Side at 60th to 62nd streets)

You can check out the fall foliage map for yourself on the Central Park Conservancy's website.