Autumn riot of colors: urgently go to Central Park to observe the foliage

Experience the magic of walking through Central Park this fall. Now the autumn foliage ball is in full swing there. And this means that you should get there as soon as possible, advises timeout.

new autumn foliage map, compiled by the Central Park Conservancy, shows that their riot of color reaches its peak in seven different parts of the park. It has over 18 trees that are cared for by experienced foresters. They keep track of where to find the best and brightest foliage.

1. North Woods

This rural part shimmers with bright colors. As one of the park's three woodlands, the North Woods is a peaceful natural oasis. It is located in the area from 101st to 110th streets.

2. Conservatory Garden

Beautiful in all seasons with landscaped paths and gardens, this area shines with reddish-orange leaves in autumn. These shades create the perfect backdrop for the abundance of chrysanthemums in the garden. You can look at them from the east side of the park, between 104th and 106th streets.

3. Pool

The Conservancy touts the pool as one of the best places to view fall foliage in the park. Here you will see red oak, hickory, tupelo, cypress and sugar maple with their festive autumn hues. In addition, turtles, birds, fish and other wild animals feel at home here. Don't miss the village bridge east of the pool. Pool is located on the west side between 100th and 103rd streets leading to North Woods.

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4. North Meadow

Continuing south around 97th through 102nd Streets, the sprawling North Meadow offers views of hickory, sugar maple, and flowering dogwood, as well as rocky, rolling countryside.

5. The Reservoir

You can't miss the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. It is the largest body of water in Central Park and a popular spot for joggers. The reservoir gets a lot of attention during the cherry blossom season, but it's also a great spot for fall. On the west side, the Kanzan cherry turns bronze and red in autumn. The reservoir extends from 86th to 96th streets.

6. The Ramble

Designed in the style of the forests of upstate New York with winding paths, rustic bridges and dense plantings, the Rumble is a popular birdwatching destination. As you look to the sky, also admire the flowers of red oak, sweet gum, pine oak and sassafras between 73rd and 79th streets.

7 Hallett Nature Sanctuary

Although it is the smallest of the park's woodlands, it is striking with colorful black cherry, sawtooth oak, gray birch, and tupelo in the southeast part of the park between 60th and 62nd streets. Sit on a bench with a scenic view to meditate for a few minutes in the midst of autumnal splendor.

Leaves bloom at different times due to differences in temperature and light in different parts of the park. Therefore, come there as soon as the autumn colors are in full bloom.