Following the request of several inhabitants of the city wishing a green space in which to relax and forget the bustle of the city, the State decided to build this park in 1857.

The creators :  Frederick Law Olmsted and  Calvert Vaux .  Frederick Law Olmsted was an American landscape designer and architect. Originally, his project was for the park to be divided into three parts: a large green space, a so-called picturesque space and a space with a fountain and a body of water. Calvert Vaux is also an American architect and landscape designer. He saw the park as a huge park capable of accommodating the greatest number.

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At the beginning of the creation of the park, the affluence was such that the Central Park Zoo and the Metropolitan Museum of Art settled. But the arrival of the automobile overshadowed this creation of greenery and maintenance was neglected. This is why the new mayor Fiorello LaGuardia decided to breathe new life into the park. The park was again vandalized in the 1960s and it was not until the 1970s that associations rehabilitated the park thanks to donations.

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THE LITTLE +S THAT MAKE CENTRAL PARK A UNIQUE PLACE

Central Park has a bike path of about 10 km which forms a loop, very practical to be able to go around the entire park. There are also 13 species of mammals and 270 species of birds.  

Since 1986 it is possible to adopt a bench , a project set up for the renovation of these. The money raised will be used to maintain the benches and gardens. Among the 9,000 benches located in the park, you can have your name engraved on a plaque as well as a message in exchange for a financial contribution. This service is available for residents but also for tourists.

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As you walk around the park, don't be surprised to see yoga or sports classes taking place early in the morning and even throughout the day, the park is the favorite place for sporty New Yorkers.

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Bodies of water , sculptures , fountains or monuments are present throughout your walk in the park.

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25 pitches are available for playing football or baseball. You can also play tennis on one of the 30 courts in the park. They are open daily from 6:30 am until evening and located in the western part of the park. Prices range from $15 per hour to $200.

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It is possible to rent bicycles to go around at your own pace, it is the best way to visit the space. Half a day will be enough for you to discover a large part of the park, but nothing prevents you from spending a full day there.