Central Park

Central Park is a 843-acre urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan, stretching from 59th to 110th Streets between Fifth and Eighth Avenues. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1858, the park was conceived as a retreat from the pressures of city life, offering sweeping lawns, picturesque woodlands, meandering streams, and broad lakes—all accessible via winding paths, a carriage drive, and bridle paths.

From its inception, Central Park was intended to be a space for all New Yorkers, regardless of background or social status, and it remains a vital refuge for relaxation, recreation, and community in the bustling metropolis. The park’s landscapes are entirely manmade, with thousands of trees, shrubs, and vines planted by hand, and features such as sunken transverse roads hidden beneath the surface to preserve the pastoral experience.

Today, Central Park is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most visited urban parks in the world, welcoming over 40 million visitors annually. It provides not only a respite from urban stress but also serves as a habitat for wildlife, a stage for cultural events, and a living example of pioneering landscape architecture that has inspired parks across the globe. centralparknyc.org