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Central Park is the largest park in the Manhattan district of New York. It is located in Uptown, in the middle between the two residential districts, the Upper West Side and the Upper East Side, which take their name from their position relative to the park. Even the streets that surround it take its name. It is one of the most popular city parks in the world, thanks also to its appearances in numerous films and TV series. It is called the green lung of New York.
The park, opened in 1856, was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. Although the park seems natural, it is largely a work of man. The pre-existing land presented quarries, depressions, swamps and abusive barracks, so much to discourage the then mayor, Alexander Josephyn; however Vaux came forward with a mandate to the mayor, stating that reclaiming the entire extension of the park was possible.
Inside there are currently several artificial lakes (the largest of which is the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir), extensive trails, two artificial skating rinks, playgrounds for children, lawns used for numerous sports. The park is an oasis for migratory birds and is therefore popular among birdwatchers. Concerts and open-air theater performances are organized in the Delacorte Theater, inside the park. Among the other events hosted by the park are the finish line of the New York Marathon and the Mezzaestate party.
info and times: Open everyday from 06:00 to 01:00
Central Park
Address: New York, Stati Uniti
Phone: +1 212-310-6600
Site:
http://www.centralparknyc.org/Location inserted by
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