Central Park serves as a peaceful haven for New Yorkers—an escape from the City grind and a place to encounter nature up-close.
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Parks provide urban habitat for wildlifeThe Park counts turtles, ducks, fish, squirrels, bats, and chipmunks among its permanent residents, and more than 200 different species of birds rely on the Park's landscapes and water bodies throughout the year.
Central Park is full of attractions, from green meadows to sprawling waters, gardens and unique bridges, music and performance centers, educational facilities, classical architecture and more. Its picturesque beauty boasts natural green landscapes and vistas as far as the eye can see.
Arguably one of the most famous parks in the world, Central Park is a manmade wonder. Not only is it the first public park built in America, but it is also one of the most frequently visited, with over 25 million guests per year.
The Great Lawn, the 12-acre oval of green space that is one of the most popular gathering places in Central Park, will be closed to the public until April after it was damaged during a concert late last month, the Central Park Conservancy confirmed on Tuesday.
What do Tina Fey, Glenn Close, Alex Rodriguez, Al Roker, Kelly Ripa and Bette Midler all have in common? Central Park in New York City is one of their favorite places to relax and chill out. So where exactly do these celebs go in the Park? Karen Schaler talks to celebrity and lifestyle expert Jeryl Brunner to find out.
Central Park is—as a whole, of course—one of New York City's most beautiful free things to explore, but we'd like to specifically highlight all the statues there are to see.
In Central Park and all of New York City, it is illegal to drink alcoholic beverages in public places (such as parks or on streets). This also includes possession of an open container of alcohol.