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- The History of Central Park’s North End
The British and American armies controlled the north end of present-day Central Park during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, respectively When the British attacked south Manhattan in September 1776, General George Washington rode from Harlem through McGowan’s Pass to rally his troops
- Central Park Access map
150 years ago, Central Park was conceived as an idyllic and democratic public space, open to all But its historic and celebrated design — intended to provide all New Yorkers with a reprieve from urban conditions and the opportunity to connect with nature — also presents challenges for park users with limited mobility
- The Pond - Central Park Conservancy
The Pond is just steps from the bustle of Fifth Avenue but set below the level of the street, so visitors literally descend into a landscape that provides an abrupt and immediate escape—the Park’s primary purpose
- 160 Years of Central Park: A Brief History
Central Park serves as a peaceful haven for New Yorkers—an escape from the City grind and a place to encounter nature up-close Yet the captivating story of how the Park became a world-class destination includes the renovation of swampy land, several periods of decline, and the phenomenal work of many civic-minded New Yorkers
- How the Obelisk Made Its Home in Central Park
The Obelisk, also known as Cleopatra's Needle, arrived in Central Park more than 130 years ago Standing between the Great Lawn and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Obelisk is the oldest outdoor monument in New York City and the oldest man-made object in Central Park
- Obelisk (Cleopatras Needle) | Central Park Conservancy
Created roughly 3,500 years ago in Egypt, the Obelisk—also known as Cleopatra's Needle—was dedicated in Central Park in 1881 Standing between the Great Lawn and the Met Museum, the Obelisk is the oldest outdoor monument in NYC
- Donate to Central Park Conservancy - Central Park Conservancy
Donate to Central Park Conservancy - Central Park Conservancy12:30 pm
- Fort Landscapes Tour - Central Park Conservancy
Constructed from 1857 to 1873, Central Park is a unique and long-recognized masterpiece of landscape architecture For Olmsted and Vaux, the Park was a “single unified work of art,” where visitors could experience varied, but seamlessly connected landscapes
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