Ourtownny.com reports that Central Park has long been a spot for long nature walks and relaxation, but a recently a new breed of park goer has cropped up. Droves of (mostly) millennials can be seen looking at their phones, going on a digital safari to try and catch ‘em all. Any intrepid Pokémon GO player in New York City will tell you that Central Park is like Pokémon headquarters, but some places are better than others.
If you’re going on a Pokémon safari, these tips might help you out. Heckscher Playground is home to Magnemites, Venomoths and Pincers. It’s also a Pokéstop, so if you’re entering the park from Columbus Circle it’s a good stop to make. The Pond is a great place to catch a couple water Pokémon like Goldeen, but we also found a Vulpix, an Ekans and a Sandshrew. There are a few Pokéstops around the perimeter of The Pond, so make sure you find the ones with active lures to make the most of your time.
Bethesda Fountain is another good spot for catching rare water Pokémon. A Dratini was listed as being near the Model Boat Pond, Cedar Hill by East 79th Street is a frequent spawning point for the Pokémon Tauros. One should note that different Pokémon come out at different times of the day, and that the rarity of the Pokémon a trainer finds is affected by her level so experiences may vary.
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