Bathrooms in Central Park - One Parent's Quest for the Nearest Potty

Central ParkJust this afternoon, I found myself wandering through Central Park hoping that my 2.5 year old didn't ask me to use the potty.  I immediately started wondering where the nearest restroom was and how disgusting it might be. Now, I usually bring a portable potty with me under the stroller and I could see myself toting around some version of this up until the age of 5/6...is that a bit crazy?  Perhaps.  Still, did you know that there are actually 16 restrooms in Central Park?  I checked their website and these are all of the locations below.  Also, I saw there is an App for Central Park through Apple's App Store available for $1.99 and I believe it has the restroom locations. For those who want the locations for free, bookmark this article ;-)  Now, if only these were right next to every playground.  You could also download a free runner's map here with restroom locations included and fold it up inside your wallet, or diaper bag.  

Merchants' Gate, 61st Street and Central Park West (closed during the winter)

Heckscher Playground, Mid-park at 62nd Street

The Arsenal, 64th Street and 5th Avenue

Sheep Meadow Cafe at Mineral Springs, Mid-Park at 69th Street (wheelchair accessible, closed during the winter)

Bethesda Terrace, Mid-park at 72nd Street (closed during the winter)

Model Boathouse (Kerbs) Cafe, at Conservatory Water at 74th Street (wheelchair accessible)

Loeb Boathouse, 74th Street at the East Drive (wheelchair accessible)

Ramble Shed, Mid-park at 79th Street

Delacorte Theatre, at the Turtle Pond at 81st Street (wheelchair accessible)

Ancient Playground, 85th Street and 5th Avenue

Tennis House, Mid-park at 94th Street

North Meadow Recreation Center, Mid-park at 97th Street (wheelchair accessible)

Robert Bendheim Playground, 100th Street and 5th Avenue (wheelchair accessible)

Conservatory Garden, 105th Street and 5th Avenue (wheelchair accessible)

Great Hill, West 106th Street (closed during the winter)

Dana Discovery Center, 110th Street at Lenox Avenue