Hallett Nature Sanctuary, New York NY
| Address | 6th Avenue &, Central Park S, New York, NY |
| Phone | (212) 310-6600 |
| Hours | 10:00am-6:00pm |
| Website | www.centralparknyc.org/attractions/hallett-nature-sanctuary |
| Categories | Nature Preserve, Tourist Attraction |
| Rating | 4.5 11 reviews |
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Hallett Nature Sanctuary reviews
11Used to be lovely before the day rat infestation. They are legion. They are winning. Ruin is inevitable.
A beautiful often closed off the beaten path nature reserve. Although it is not too large of a space, it is tranquil, beautifully designed and worth the stroll.
Bring your camera to capture birds, flora and unique vantage points of the New York City skyline.
Absolutely lovely
A really peaceful break from the sidewalk. I went on a weekday afternoon and only came across two couples, so you can actually get away mentally. The birds seemed happy over here.
The Hallett Nature Sanctuary is the smallest of Central Park's wooded area at 4 acres (1.6 ha). Originally known as the Promontory, it is the only permanently fenced-off section of Central Park aside from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, occupies 3.5 acres (14,000 m2) of the wooded promontory to the west of the Pond, jutting into the water body. The area was closed in 1934 when Robert Moses set the site apart as a bird sanctuary. The reserve was renamed in 1986, in honor of George Hervey Hallett Jr. (1895–1985), an ardent birdwatcher and naturalist and executive secretary of the Citizens Union. The Hallett Sanctuary was reopened to the public in 2016, when the Central Park Conservancy started allowing visitors to enter the sanctuary during middays.
Right in the heart of Central Park is this small wonderful nature trail! Heavy wooded, giving a break from the sun. Hi
Recommend if you like nature to go there since this is a park that you won’t find anywhere else in New York City. You can also take amazing photography in this place. It has a nice background and very relaxing to visit this park highly recommended
Super beautiful secluded spot in the middle of southern Central Park. It’s definitely a nature sanctuary with lots of beautiful birds. Love coming here to just be.
Unique urban wildlife preserve. Hard to believe you are in Midtown Manhattan. Pond and waterfall on west side best for wildlife.
Amazing, became my favourite spot to just quick chill relax and unwind from the city and daily stress (on weekend try to avoid it)
Small cute sanctuary. Great break from the burstling human convrsation sound and replace it with bird singings. Can still hear vehicle sound from the city though.
Who knew there was such a remote-feeling hard-to-find nature preserve so close to 59th St? This area was closed to the public for nearly 70 years, only re-opening in the 2000's.