Central Park? There’s an app for that. Many apps offer informational or audio tours of Central Park. The Central Park Conservancy recently relaunched its official app with an interactive map, learning materials, and audio tours for essential destinations throughout the park. The official app is excellent for exploring the park independently but doesn’t offer a guided walking route. For that, there are private apps that offer self-guided walking tours.

Central Park apps and audio tours

A Central Park audio tour can be an excellent way to explore the park if you’re looking for a planned walking route and a wealth of information on the sights you’re seeing. Action Tour Guide features a GPS-guided, audio-directed walking tour of Central Park that takes users on a comprehensive, three-hour tour from the bottom to the top and back to the bottom again. If you’re a true nerd, you might appreciate the 20,000 tree identifications available on the Central Park Entire app. While Central Park Entire doesn’t offer audio tours or guided tours, it does provide a highly detailed interactive map of the park containing information on each park’s trees, rocks, bridges, and historical sites.

Prepare yourself for an audio walking tour of Central Park. No matter what app or apps you decide to use while exploring Central Park, be sure to prepare yourself for a good long hike. Central Park is much bigger than most visitors expect. With 58 miles of walking trails, the park spans 2.5 miles from top to bottom and half a mile from side to side. Its 843 acres are as varied and diverse as New York City itself. Come to the park armed with good walking shoes, a bottle of water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Nature lovers, history buffs, and art enthusiasts will enjoy exploring the park. Its endless options for recreation and enrichment keep it fresh for the millions of New Yorkers who frequent the park regularly. And for the curious visitor, Central Park provides a full day of diversions.