The Top 10 Must-Visit Locations in New… | Central Park Conservancy Central Park offers endless opportunities for exploration, boasting an abundance of iconic landmarks, historic locales, and classic NYC backdrops Our Central Park Conservancy experts put together this list of the best seasonal spots to visit in Central Park to help plan your trip this winter
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
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
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
The Lake - Central Park Conservancy The Central Park Conservancy completed a major four-year restoration of the Lake in 2010 to stabilize the shoreline, enhance the landscape with new plantings, rebuild infrastructure, and improve the overall ecological health of the area
Central Park Rocks! Tour Take a deep dive into their geology and history with our Conservancy guides, and discover how and when these rocks formed, their impact on the built environment of New York City, and their place in Central Park’s masterful design
Sculpted Nature: Landscape Architecture in Central Park A popular misconception about Central Park is that its 843 acres are the last remaining natural land in Manhattan While it is a green sanctuary inside a dense, hectic metropolis, this urban park is entirely human-made
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