How Downtown Los Angeles’ Grand Park Is… | Central Park Conservancy Learn about this celebrated Central Park timepiece, its fascinating history, and how the Central Park Conservancy cares for it Tags: Families Monuments About the Conservancy History Highlights All Ages First-Time Visitors Architecture Restoration and Maintenance
East Meadow - Central Park Conservancy But it has always been a place of magnificent trees, including some of Central Park’s prized American elms The East Meadow is one of the Park’s three major meadows—expansive open spaces that were intended to evoke the countryside and provide a respite from the confined conditions of urban life
From the Mailbag: Bridges, Arches, and… | Central Park Conservancy Central Park’s many bridges and arches contribute to the Park’s innovative circulation system Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the Park’s designers, intended for roads and paths to accommodate pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages, and horseback riders
Great Lawn - Central Park Conservancy Located at the precise geographical center of Central Park is the Great Lawn, one of the most well-known landscapes in the world The Great Lawn Oval and North Ballfield are currently closed due to weather
A Walk Through History and Culture | Central Park Conservancy When Central Park designers Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux set out to create a great public space, they had no idea how the Park would come to represent generations of local and national history Discover Seneca Village, a pre-Park community that was home to a large population of land-owning Black Americans
Landscapes of Central Park Central Park is made up of a variety of landscapes that are diverse, intricate, and interconnected—just like the communities of Park-lovers who enjoy them Each year, 42 million visitors come to the Park to find sanctuary, socialize, and connect to their passions: birders, bikers, wildlife enthusiasts, runners, walkers, caregivers, dog owners
STRATEGIC ADAPTATIONS IN URBAN PARK MANAGEMENT— RESPONDING TO COVID-19 organizations gathered virtually to examine how urban parks and park partnerships have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic Discussion sessions focused on recovery efforts, current strategies, and future implications for urban parks
The Best Way to See Central Park We offer daily tours to experience Central Park and see all the must-see spots Our Heart of the Park tour is accessible for strollers, walkers, or wheelchairs
Things to Do | Central Park Conservancy The opportunities to engage with Central Park are as diverse as the City it calls home The Conservancy's year-round lineup includes daily programs, seasonal and holiday events, educational opportunities, and ways to give back to your 843-acre backyard
How Central Park Was Designed as a Park for the People In 1853, the New York State Legislature set aside the land to create Central Park The intention behind that historic act was to transform rock outcrops, swamps, and marshland into “a public place” that would provide a beautiful and democratic space for all New Yorkers