Central Park vs Golden Gate Park: Which Is Bigger?
Compare the size of Central Park in New York City with Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
Visual Comparison: Central Park vs Golden Gate Park
This showcase illustrates the relative size difference between Central Park (New York City) and Golden Gate Park (San Francisco). Seeing them side-by-side helps you understand how their footprints compare.
About the data
The area calculations shown here are derived from the shapes drawn on the map:
- Shape-based calculation: Results reflect the polygon boundaries used in this visualization.
- Estimation for visual comparison: These values may not exactly match official figures (e.g., Central Park ~843 acres vs Golden Gate Park ~1,017 acres), but they’re useful for a clear sense of scale.
Want to compare other areas?
This page is a read-only showcase. To do your own comparisons:
- Go to the Map Comparison Tool.
- Draw a shape around any park, building, or city.
- See area calculations based on your own drawing.