Central Park 5/6

Summary: Central Park is one of the most prominent parks in the United States. The public park is located by the center of Manhattan in New york city. The park is very well known around the world, and serves as a symbol of New York City. It is one of the most famous aspects of the city, along with the empire state building and statue of liberty. Central Park first opened in 1857, and in 1858 the park was improved and expanded by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, this plan to expand the park being called the Greensward Plan. The park is very popular among tourists, receiving approximately thirty five million visitors annually and Central Park is also the most visited urban park in the United States. When it was initially opened, it was 770 acres of land and was later expanded to 843 acres.

Analysis: Central Park is also well known to tourists as a park of breathtaking beauty, with its multiple ponds, lakes, plants and large rocks. The park also obtains the Central Park Zoo, a wildlife sanctuary, two ice skating rinks for the winter, the central Park Conservatory Garden and more factors that significantly appeal to tourists. Many people enjoy the park because its a place for many activities, including jogging, skateboarding, bicycling, and numerous sports. Multiple residents of New york city and tourists really enjoy Central Park and will continue to be amazed by it and enjoy it.

Reflection Question: When did Central Park first open?

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