Solve location-based riddles while wandering Central Park at your own pace. This app-led scavenger hunt highlights ten major attractions and hidden corners—start any time and pause whenever you wish.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Morning light slices between sycamores and the city hum fades to footsteps—this is Central Park on your terms. A self-guided scavenger hunt hands you riddles, a map and the freedom to roam: pause for a bench-side coffee, detour into a museum, or sprint across a meadow to beat the kids to a clue.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic walking stamina for 2–3 hours recommended
Wildlife
History
Central Park was designed in the 1850s–1870s by Olmsted and Vaux to provide New Yorkers with a large public green space cut from urban grid and shaped by glacially exposed rock features.
Conservation
The Central Park Conservancy manages restoration and upkeep; stay on paths, avoid trampling lawns and carry out trash to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the Self Guided Central Park Scavenger Hunt today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a charged smartphone
The experience runs through an app that needs internet and battery—carry a power bank to avoid interruptions.
Start early or late
For fewer crowds and better photos, aim for early morning or golden hour walks.
Comfortable shoes matter
Paths are a mix of pavement and compact gravel with occasional steps—grippy walking shoes improve stability.
Carry water and small snacks
There are kiosks and cafes but having water lets you move between clues without detours.
Smartphone with data
Required to run the scavenger hunt app and access riddles and navigation.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support and traction for mixed surfaces and light elevation changes.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your phone powered through the app, photos, and navigation.
Sunscreen
Protects skin during summer walks across exposed meadows and promenades.
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