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An Afternoon in Central Park

06/27/16 | New York City, photography

The Lake in Central Park

On both Saturday and Sunday mornings I worked out, went to brunch, and then laid out in Central Park with my friend Samantha and it was delightful.  While so many friends had “escape the city” written across their calendars or weddings to attend we spent both days enjoying the gorgeous 80 degree weather here in New York City. And of course devouring this waffle.   In addition to spend all weekend in the Park it just so happens the Sunday before I also spent in CP but instead of laying on a beach towel on the Great Lawn I went on a long Father’s Day excursion with my mom and my brother.  

We spent Sunday morning at my brother’s Upper West Side apartment before picking up lunch and eating it overlooking the Lady’s Pavilion and the Great Lake just inside the West 77th Street entrance.  After our picnic where I had a salad and they had sandwiches, we went on a long walk exploring paths I had never journeyed down and once we completed a large loop of the 70’s and 80’s we decided to jump on city bikes and do the full 6.1 mile loop of Central Park.  Her are some of my favorite photos from the walk: 

Picnic at Hernshead in Central ParkSalad at the Hernshead in Central ParkKevin at the Hernshead in Central ParkAt the Hernshead in Central ParkView of the Lake from the Oak Bridge at Bank Rock BayOn the Oak Bridge at Bank Rock Bay in Central ParkOak Bridge at Bank Rock Bay in Central ParkKevin and Mom at the Ramble Stone Arch in Central ParkOn the Bow Bridge in Central ParkRowboats on The Lake in Central ParkDog in Central ParkBethesda Fountain in Central ParkBethesda Terrace in Central ParkMusician on The Mall in Central Park

Have you ever been to Central Park? 

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Comments

  1. Shannon says

    June 30, 2016 at 9:54 am

    One of my favorite spots in the city! My favorite thing to do is to rent a row boat! Such a perfect afternoon 🙂

    xoxo

    Shannon | http://www.prepavenue.com

  2. Tabitha says

    June 28, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    Central Park is on my bucket list – along with the whole tourist areas of New York City! Someday!! I love seeing all your NY pictures!

  3. Tracy says

    June 28, 2016 at 8:05 am

    I’ll be in NYC in August and I’m really looking forward to spending the afternoon in Central Park relaxing and enjoying a picnic.

  4. Laura Mitbrodt says

    June 28, 2016 at 2:56 am

    What a fun afternoon!
    xo
    http://www.laurajaneatelier.com

  5. Trang Do says

    June 28, 2016 at 1:33 am

    Beautiful photos! Love the park sooo much!
    Hugs,
    Love from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}

  6. Nisha says

    June 28, 2016 at 12:22 am

    This looks so much fun! Great way to spend a weekend 🙂

    Nisha | http://simplistique.com/

  7. Shira says

    June 27, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    I must get back to Central Park! Looks like a great day!

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  8. Carolyn says

    June 27, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    gorgeous day! love that park!

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  9. Adi says

    June 27, 2016 at 7:34 pm

    Looks like a lot of fun!
    Adi xx
    http://www.fancycorrectitude.com

  10. Rachel says

    June 27, 2016 at 6:32 pm

    Lovely photo’s, sounds like a lovely afternoon. I’ve been to Central Park a couple of years ago, would love to go back to New York and explore the park further! xo

    http://www.rachelnicole.co.uk

  11. carolina says

    June 27, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    sounds like the perfect day !! 🙂

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  12. Head to Toe Chic says

    June 27, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    That sounds like the perfect day! The views are gorgeous!

    xo,
    Angela

  13. Annie says

    June 27, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    This looks so lovely! I think central park is actually the thing that I miss most about living in New York City! So beautiful and fun 🙂
    xx Annie
    http://www.somethingswellblog.com/

  14. Helene says

    June 27, 2016 at 10:43 am

    this is so lovely! i’e never been to ny, i need to change that!

  15. Rowena says

    June 27, 2016 at 10:34 am

    What a lovely way to spend a weekend afternoon! Central Park is always beautiful but even more so during the summer months.

  16. Laura Kathleen says

    June 27, 2016 at 9:35 am

    Central Park in the summer is such a lovely time! Looks like you had a great afternoon!

    Laura | Laura Aime Vous

  17. Alexandria says

    June 27, 2016 at 9:33 am

    I’m so cliche and LOVE the row boats! Edward and I have a list of destinations we would love to move to after our expat adventure. New York City is at the top of my list! Laying out in the park sounds like the perfect weekend. I spent my time hoping from one winery to the next.

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog.  I am a New York City girl at heart but I moved to London in the Spring of 2018!

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