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Central Park
Last updated 7.23.09
What People Are Saying About Central Park
The Editor
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Citysearch
By 1850, downtown New York's crowded conditions prompted the city commissioners and politicians to propose a public park to provide serenity for the residents of New York. Besides offering a glimpse of green amid the asphalt jungle and its towering skyscrapers, Central Park also provides numerous facilities and attractions, including the Central Park Carousel, SummerStage, the Delacorte Theater, Wollman Rink, the Loeb Boathouse and more. The full loop within Central Park covers a distance of 6.1 miles. If you walked all the pedestrian paths within the park, you would cover a total of 58 miles.
Great place to hang out in the summer
by magicloop2009 at Citysearch
A great park that streches from 2-3 miles long. Lots of fun indoor and outdoor activities there. Museams are on both sides of the park. NYC only greatest nature other than Washington Square Park and Bryant Park. I ride my bike and scooter here often. Sounds of nature are great. Theres a lake, a castle, and near gracie mansion. I saw a frankie valleya nd the four seasons concert here. It was rocking awesome oldies. Large crowds. They have shows, concerts, quartets in rain or shine. Lots of entertainment. They have a zoo a pond and a piece of african wildlife seriously for real. It's like a mini forest. Very earthy and green, somewhat educational. Many school and camp trips come here. there are places to shop and eat or bring you own picnic!!!!!!!! It borders colombus circle to thesouth a busy area, near an upscale mall. People of all kinds, tours, celebrities, and people from all walks of life arrive here. Transportation is very easy.
- Pros: Bathrooms, playgrounds, Ice Skating, Boat Canoeing, Nature
- Cons: Central park muggers after midnight are hunting around
good work out place
by Feliciafaith444 at Citysearch
I love jogging at Central Park every Saturday. This park is large enough for me to jog for several hours in the morning. It is the place I work out the most in my life. I find Central Park to be a better place to work out than the gym that I used to go. First, Central Park is free. Second, it is not as crowded as the gym. Third, instead of smelling other people?s sweat in the gym, you can get some fresh air at the park. I also enjoy fishing at Central Park. I find it funny to fish in the middle of Manhattan but I am just too lazy to go somewhere far since I live a few blocks from Central Park. There are so many things that you can do and explore at Central Park. I strongly recommend everyone to visit Central Park but not too many as I don?t want it to be as crowded as the gym.
Join the Central Park Conservancy's Junior Committee for an Evening in the Garden!
by StellarBex at Citysearch
Wednesday, June 25
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Just steps from Fifth Avenue, enter Central Park through the famed Vanderbilt Gate at 105th Street for an enchanting and exclusive summer soiree! Featuring artisanal cheeses paired with wines from a distinguished Long Island Vineyard. Also enjoy a selection of sumptuous summer desserts. The Park's Conservatory Garden is one of the most magnificent escapes in New York, featuring the Park's only formal European gardens.
Local musicians will perform acoustic sets in each of the gardens.
Must be 21 years or older to attend.
Advance tickets are $50 each; tickets will also be available at the door for $75 each.
The Details on Central Park
Save Time:
Avoid crowds at the lower park's Wollman Ice Rink by heading north to Lasker Rink and Pool which is open from November to March. The entrance is at 106th Street.
Know Before You Go:
The park is closed to cars on weekends, from 7pm on Fridays to 6am on Mondays; weekdays 10am-3pm and 7pm-10pm.
The Extras:
Rent a boat at Loeb Boathouse on the easternmost corner of the Central Park lake.










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