UWS Spring Happenings: Central Park Unveils Cherry Blossom Tracker

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — It might feel a little early to be talking about the spring season, but the Central Park Conservancy wants Upper West Siders and the rest of the city to be prepared for one of the park's most beloved attributes — the cherry blossoms.

The nonprofit that oversees the famous Manhattan green space just released a new interactive Cherry Blossom Tracker Map to help people follow along with when and where the flowers will peak in Central Park.

With the warmer than typical winter, the cherry blossoms are blooming "much earlier than usual," according to the Central Park Conservancy.

"Ranging from deep magenta to pale pink to crisp white, Central Park’s cherry trees are a must-see in spring," reads a news release from the Central Park Conservancy. "Their blossoms are beautiful, but these flowers are fleeting."

Here's where Central Park says the best places are to check out the blossoms.

• West side of Reservoir (Mid-park at 86th-96th streets): Already in peak.
• East side of Reservoir (Mid-park at 86th-96th streets): Pre-peak.
• Great Lawn (Mid-park at 79th-85th streets): Pre-peak.
• Cherry Hill (Mid-park at 72nd street): Pre-peak
• Pilgrim Hill (East side at 73rd street): Pre-peak
• Sheep Meadow (West side at 66th-69th streets): Pre-peak

There are four different featured trees that have the famous cherry blossoms: Higan, Kwanzan, Okame, and Yoshino.

You can see the tracker for yourself — here.