The Ramble

The Ramble, in Central Park

The Ramble is a wooded and wild area of Central Park, a paradise of birds and walkers. The New York audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this mysterious wood, crossed by winding paths, in the heart of the city.

The wild wood of the park

This part of Central Park was designed to offer the inhabitants of the city a totally wooded and wild area, away from the bustle. The Ramble is a dense wood crossed by winding paths, streams, rocks and small bridges, where you quickly have the impression of getting lost in the middle of nature. A refuge of a rich fauna, it is one of the best places for birdwatching in New York, prized by ornithologists, especially during the migrations. A haven of calm and mystery in the heart of the metropolis, the Ramble invites to strolling and discovery.

What to see

Here you wander in the dense wood crossed by winding paths, streams and small bridges, listening to the numerous birds, in one of the best places for birdwatching in New York. The Ramble is a haven of wild nature in the heart of Central Park. It is a peaceful stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Ramble lies in the heart of Central Park, to the south of the lake, in New York, reachable on foot. It is a public wooded area freely accessible, crossed by paths; it is best to stay on the trails and to bring good shoes. The place is particularly prized for birdwatching, especially in spring.

What is The Ramble in Central Park?

A wooded and wild area, crossed by winding paths, designed as a natural wood, and one of the best places for birdwatching in New York.

Where is The Ramble?

In the heart of Central Park, to the south of the lake, in New York.