But there are plenty of benches and nice, shady spots. This is a great family picnic spot, and you’ll probably notice kids pouring out of the adjacent playground or playing on the meadow’s distinctive rock formations. Settle in with a treat and a drink from My NY Bakery Cafe. Recommended Merchant: Anita Gelato East Meadow
DEAR MAMA EAST HARLEM ZIP
When you’re done, zip across the street to the Central Park Zoo (near the Pond) and watch the sea lions and penguins eat their lunch. Try out the serene north end rather than the south end. Set up on this east-side lawn and enjoy a gelato from Anita Gelato. Recommended Merchant: Hunter Deli East Green Highly recommended for lovebirds, the grass contains visitors quietly reading, canoodling or just gazing out at the water as rowboats carrying passengers glide (or splash) past. Check out Hunter Deli for sandwiches and deli faves on the way. This modest slope with a gorgeous view of the Lake is quite possibly the most romantic picnic spot in Central Park. Recommended Merchant: Cafe 82 Cherry Hill
Both are nicely manicured with several picnic tables and 17 different species of evergreens! There’s two designated picnic areas, one each directly east and west of the Great Lawn ball fields. Grab some breakfast, salad or a sandwich from nearby Cafe 82 to complete the getaway. This oasis of pine trees just north of the Great Lawn is perfect for larger gatherings of all ages.
Read on to get the scoop on some of our favorite places to unwind with a meal in Central Park – with info from the the Central Park Team. The only thing better than picnicking in the park? Picking up a delicious meal en route or carefully orchestrating your delivery so it meets you and your crew in the great outdoors.
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