Columbus Circle
park
A bustling public plaza at the corner of Central Park anchored by the Columbus monument and serving as the city's official mileage zero.
Description
Located at the southwest corner of Central Park, this major traffic circle and public plaza sits at the intersection of Broadway, Central Park West, Central Park South, and 8th Avenue. Anchored by fountains and the Columbus monument, the site serves as a central landmark and acts as the official point from which distances from New York City are measured.
