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Central Park

Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya
Ranked #22 of 33 attractions in Nairobi
3.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Parks
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Lagos, Nigeria
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

visited this park and it is a nice place to chill out. it's somewhat in the central area and walking distance to major places and restaurants. More

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Fort Knox, Kentucky
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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The park was nice, but the vendor tried to keep our money when we bought a soda. Don't go here at night if you value your wallet, or your life. More

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Västra Götaland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

It was nice to sit there and eat, in the shadow under a tree... and many locals do that aswell! You had a nice view to the city, and there were some activities arranged in the park aswell. but you should be prepared, that as a tourist in central park, you'll get a LOT of attention, and many people staring...... More

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Fleetwood, England, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

This is a great park to chill our in under the trees while have adrink from one of the vendors but i wouldnt venture hear after dark....like many places its common sence More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

I do not think that it is worth the time and effort. Plus, my hotel in Nairobi told me to avoid the area at night More

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Melbourne, Australia
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798 reviews 798 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
298 helpful votes 298 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2011

Central Park is literally across the road from the more widely known Uhuru Park, but has a completely different feel about it. Where Uhuru was busy and exciting, Central Park was more relaxed and serene. Typified by the locals, who lie sleeping or snoozing on the grass, Central Park seems for a place to relax and take in the surroundings.... More

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Ulm, Germany
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
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