Central Park, spanning 843 acres of green in the middle of the concrete jungle, offers a vast array of options for tourists and locals to enjoy. Carriages, pedicabs, sports, climbing, a public theater, a zoo, arts, music, and many other events are held year-long. Designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and architect Calvert Vaux, Central Park has been a National Historic Landmark since 1963. Mostly landscaped, the park includes several lakes and ponds, walkways and walking paths, two ice-rinks, Central Park Zoo, a wildlife sanctuary, natural woods, and it's own oasis for migrating birds and wildlife.
Intertwined by bridges (each one is different!) running over ponds and streams, the park is a haven of peace, relaxation, and fresh air in the midst of the bustling city life outside. Check out their website for the Bloom Schedule, which gives you detailed info on the location and types of flowers in bloom for each month of the year. Kids can enjoy the 21 playgrounds available as well as many other kid-friendly activities and attractions like the Central Park Carousel, Central Park Zoo, the Hans Christian Andersen Statue Stories, and the Victorian Gardens.
Central Park
Manhattan, NY
www.centralparknyc.org
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