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Outdoors Central Park, Museum Mile

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

An outdoor spot in Central Park, Museum Mile, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park, Museum Mile
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Why go

1.58-mile running track around the reservoir with skyline views across the water.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Museum Mile, alongside 5 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 1 place to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Central Park
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Museum Mile. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

    Frank Lloyd Wright's spiral ramp is the main exhibit; shows rotate along it.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

    Design museum in the Carnegie Mansion with interactive galleries and a quiet garden.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Neue Galerie New York

    Small museum of German and Austrian art, home to Klimt's gold portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Café Sabarsky

    Vienna-style cafe inside the Neue Galerie with strudel, sachertorte and Wiener schnitzel.

    Food · 0.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Five thousand years of art; the Temple of Dendur and the Roof Garden are standout stops.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Vast art museum on Central Park; the rooftop garden opens in summer.

    Sight · New York City · 0.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir is a stop on our NYC Cultural Weekend route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Museum Mile

Another curated outdoor spot in Museum Mile. See the full Museum Mile guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Manhattan

Our climate figures for Museum Mile come from nearby Manhattan. Average daily highs in Manhattan run from 36°F in January to 85°F in July; October is usually the wettest month. For Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Manhattan from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Manhattan weather by month (covers Museum Mile).

Getting there

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Address
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, New York, NY 10128, USA
Coordinates
40.78572, -73.96390
Destination
Museum Mile, New York

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir: quick answers

How much time do you need at Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Run counterclockwise, as the locals do.

Is Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir free?

Yes, we list Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir?

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir is at Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, New York, NY 10128, USA, in Central Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir?

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir appears on NYC Cultural Weekend, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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