Portland spot makes list of most photographed parks in the U.S.: Yelp

(NEXSTAR) — It's easy to admire the beauty of nature when you're visiting a park, whether it's one of the hundreds of national parks in the U.S. to the countless state and local parks near you. Sometimes the beauty is so stunning, you may feel inclined to snap a photo or two to remember it.

That's especially true for some parks, a new Yelp analysis found. After identifying parks listed on its website for both the U.S. and Canada, Yelp ranked the top 25 based on how frequently users submitted photos for each.

Surprisingly, only six are national parks (and half of those are in Utah).

With more than 11,000 photos on Yelp's site, topping out the list was New York City's Central Park. Spanning more than 843 acres, Central Park serves over 42 million visitors every year and offers more than just green space. Visitors can also explore the Belvedere Castle, recreate a scene from "Home Alone" at Gapstow Bridge, and even stop by the Central Park Zoo.

Some of the most frequently photographed places at Central Park include Bethesda Terrace, the New York City Marathon finish line, and horse-drawn carriages moving through the park.

Second on Yelp's list was on the opposite side of the country: San Diego's Balboa Park. A 1,200-acre space, Balboa Park offers multiple trails, attractions, and even museums.

The top 10 most photographed parks, according to Yelp

The third-most photographed park, and most photographed national park, on the list is California's Joshua Tree National Park. Other national parks on Yelp's list are the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Zion, Arches, and Bryce Canyon.

California had the most parks on the list at eight, followed by New York at four and Utah at three. Four Canadian parks were also featured.

Here are the 25 most photographed parks in the U.S. and Canada, according to Yelp:

1. Central Park Conservancy, New York City
2. Balboa Park, San Diego
3. Joshua Tree National Park, California
4. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
5. Yosemite National Park, California
6. The High Line, New York City
7. Zion National Park, Utah
8. Diamond Head State Monument, Honolulu
9. La Jolla Cave, California
10. Torrey Pines State Reserve, California
11. Muir Woods National Monument, California
12. Arches National Park, Utah
13. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, British Columbia
14. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
15. Mission Peak Regional Preserve, California
16. International Rose Test Garden, Oregon
17. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, California
18. Millennium Park, Chicago
19. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Honolulu
20. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
21. Bryant Park, New York City
22. Stanley Park, British Columbia
23. Niagra Falls State Park, New York
24. Toronto Island, Ontario
25. Martin Goodman Trail, Ontario

Want to visit any of these sites?

With the exception of the national parks, all of which have entrance fees, and some of the state parks, most are free to visit. The National Park Service is offering five free admission days at all of its parks this year. While one has already passed (January 16, Martin Luther King Day), four remain — including April 22, the first day of National Park Week.