Central Park Nature Walk: The North Woods

The North Woods of Central Park is an excellent representation of the naturalistic intent of the Greensward plan, echoing the rugged beauty of the Catskills and Adirondacks. This woodland landscape features dense plantings of trees and shrubs set amidst a backdrop of rolling hills and dramatic rock outcrops, drawing both wildlife and human visitors from across New York City and beyond. Despite its lush, seemingly wild appearance, the North Woods is a recreated woodland that is carefully managed by the Central Park Conservancy as New York City’s backyard.