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Bookmark or Share- Before Central Park: A Brief History in 10 Fun FactsWhat do glaciers, cow manure, and the Revolutionary War all have in common? They were all crucial in shaping the area that later became Central Park! Learn more about the pre-Park’s history with these 10 fun facts, drawn from Conservancy Historian Emerita Sara Cedar Miller’s new book.
- Official Central Park ToursBook the only official Central Park tour! Family activities, walking tours, expert guides to this NYC gem. A small fee supports the iconic 843-acre park.
- Park History - Central Park ConservancyDesigned by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, Central Park influenced the development of urban parks nationwide and is widely regarded a masterpiece of landscape architecture. Central Park is a National Historic Landmark (1963) and a Scenic Landscape of the City of New York (1974).
- 160 Years of Central Park: A Brief HistoryCentral Park serves as a peaceful haven for New Yorkers—an escape from the City grind and a place to encounter nature up-close. Yet the captivating story of how the Park became a world-class destination includes the renovation of swampy land, several periods of decline, and the phenomenal work of many civic-minded New Yorkers.
- Things to Do | Central Park ConservancyThe opportunities to engage with Central Park are as diverse as the City it calls home. The Conservancy's year-round lineup includes daily programs, seasonal and holiday events, educational opportunities, and ways to give back to your 843-acre backyard.
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