Central Park Dimensions: 2.5 Miles Long, 0.5 Miles Wide

Manhattan's Central Park stretches 2.5 miles (4 km) north–south (59th St to 110th St) and 0.5 miles (0.8 km) east–west at its widest point (5th Ave to Central Park West). The perimeter loop is 6.1 miles—popular with runners, cyclists, and skaters.