New York · Rock climbing · Manhattan

Central Park

15 routes
V0- – V11
Bouldering
Apr–Oct
best months

Central Park is a city-managed climbing area in New York, set within the park's own land unit. It is a bouldering destination, with 15 routes spread across the park, and the closest neighbors are Split Rock, about half a mile away, and Westside Outcrops, about a mile off. The climbing here is all bouldering, and the grades range from V0- to V11. The easiest routes include High Line at V0- and Don't Forget the Crimp at V0, while Yo Yo Jiminy is the hardest at V11. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 76°F, with July peaking near 85°F. For more time in the park, the Giraffe Path hike is about 1.4 miles away, and the Hoboken Newport Walkway-Hudson River Waterfront Walkway is about 2.6 miles away. Paddlers can reach the New York City Water Trail, roughly 3.9 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Central Park

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      40° / 28°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    2. Feb

      42° / 30°

      10 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      50° / 36°

      11 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      62° / 46°

      11 wet

    5. May

      71° / 55°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 64°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 70°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 69°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 62°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 51°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 42°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 34°

      11 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at New York Cntrl Pk Twr, NY, 0.3 mi away at 130 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (15)