Central Park Police
The Central Park Police Precinct house is located on the Transverse Road at 86th St. and is the oldest precinct house in New York City dating from 1871 and designed by Calvert Vaux. While the precinct maybe the quietest in terms of crime statistics the officers here are still responsible for the safety and welfare of the over 20 million visitors Central Park receives each year. Their duties range from directing homeless campers to the nearest shelter to providing security during the many concerts and festivals that take place in and around the park each year.
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Central Park Police Contact Numbers:
PRECINCT (212) 570-4820
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (212) 570-4842
COMMUNITY POLICING (212) 570-4655
CRIME PREVENTION (212) 570-4832
YOUTH OFFICER (212) 570-4655
AUXILIARY COORDINATOR (212) 570-4842
DETECTIVE SQUAD (212) 570-4836
Central Park Precinct
About Central Park
Find all the information you need to enjoy your visit to New York City’s iconic Central Park.
Attractions
Central Park features 843 acres filled with classic architecture, gorgeous statuary and up to date sports, educational and performance facilities. Besides all of this there is the world famous Central Park Zoo and Wildlife Center and the Children’s Zoo.
Things To Do
From The Philharmonic on the Great Lawn to Shakespeare in the Park to SummerStage, Central Park offers an endless array of things to do, see, hear – and, with two full service restaurants and several cafes, taste. You can visit The Shakespeare Garden, take in a performance at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater, take a ride on the Carousel – or just sit and people watch at Bethesda Terrace!
Contact Us
Contact Info
5th Ave.
New York, NY, 10028