Numerous visitors are surprised to encounter the breathtaking Central Park of picturesque nature beauty just in the center of the bustling New York City. As the first landscaped and the most visited public park in the United States, Central Park has played an important role in daily life of New Yorkers. Each year, a wealth variety of concerts and events are put on stage in the park, particularly in the summer. Enjoying a concert or event in the Central Park pins more fun for your New York City itinerary and offers a great opportunity to experience the real taste of the city.

In the following, we will introduce a concerts and events calendar for Central Park. As there are some permanent events in the park which will be on show every day, we just list events in April for reference. To keep in the know about the latest events, you can visit the website of Central Park and click the "Events" section.

Central Park Homepage

http://www.centralpark.com/

Central Park Visitors Guide

http://gonyc.about.com/od/attractionslandmarks/tp/central_park.htm

- The Conservatory Garden: Each day year round from 8 am to 5 pm is the time for the Conservatory Garden, located at 105th Street and 5th Avenue, just steps away from the park. Visitors enter the Garden via the iron Vanderbilt Gate. There are three separate areas inside, each with distinct style and an array of plant life.

- Belvedere Castle Exhibit: It offers a unique chance to explore the lands and enhance your knowledge about trees and birds. You can also enjoy a free exhibit inside the Castle, or ramble in the woodland and bird watch. This event takes place daily per week except Monday and the time stretches from 10 am to 5 pm.

- Walk Tours: During the tour, you can explore the beauty of Central Park to your heart's content. Under the guidance of audio-guide devices, visitors are led to the most fascinating sections of the park. Walk Tours are available every day from 7 am to 7 pm.

- Boathouse Restaurant: Award-winning dinners are served here at 7 pm each day. Located at the northeastern end of the Lake, the airy and cool Boathouse serves guests with delicious food, along with an up-close experience with the swans and ducks in the lake. Visit the website below for more information about this fantastic dining site:

Boathouse Restaurant

http://thecentralparkboathouse.com/sections/home.htm

- The Central Park Zoo: This zoo is a family-friendly site in the park for visitors of all ages. Encounter the Penguins, Sea Lions and many more animals, watch the performance of Wildlife Theater Players and enjoy the zoo's marvelous Snow Leopard exhibit. The zoo is opened from 10 am to 5 pm every day in April.

- Conservatory Garden Tours: These tours happen only on each Saturday April 1 through October 31. Per tour lasts one hour (11 am to 12 pm) approximately and visitors are offered the top picks of garden's sights.

- Achilles International Workouts: This event is available on each Tuesday (6:15 pm to 8 pm) and Saturday (10:15 am to 12 pm) from January 1, 2011 to January 1, 2014. As for April, the dates for Achilles International Workouts include 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 and 30. Achilles athletes with disabilities, along with volunteer guides, will meet in the Central Park to exercise, walk, run and more.

- Health Walking: It starts at 9:30 am on each Saturday throughout April, and activities include walking at the moderate pace led by the coach Lon Wilson, and warm-up, cool-down and stretch, as well as an Adult Fitness Program which occurs at the North Meadow Recreation Center. Please call the recreation center at 212-348-4867 for more info.

- The 2011 Concern Spring Run: This is a fundraising event hosted by Concern Worldwide US, an international humanitarian agency. The date of its happening is April 9, at 9:30 am to 12 pm. The total length is 4 miles, and participants can either run or walk throughout this journey.

Spring Run Details

www.concernusa.org/springrun

As we have mentioned above, Central Park is the premier venue in New York for live concerts and music festivals. Each year, especially during summer days, a large number of people flood into the park for a wide variety of concerts and events. Following is a list of featured summer concert series given by Central Park. Their schedules of 2011 have not been released yet, but you can check the calendar of 2010 for some hints.

2010 Central Park Summer Concerts and Events Calendar

http://gonyc.about.com/od/summer/a/cp_calendar.htm

- Shakespeare in the Park: It started from 1954. Each year, there are almost 1500 people attending each performance, and nearly 4 million people have gained exciting memories about these free performances for the last 57 years.

- Metropolitan Opera in the Park: The live opera performances take place on the Great Lawn of Central Park. Each summer, numerous New Yorkers and visitors alike are provided with a fabulous taste of live opera, as well as a great occasion to get together with friends while enjoying the drinks and snacks.

- Central Park Summerstage: This is the highest-attended performance series of the park and offers a wide variety of performances, such as dance and concerts, and more importantly most of these events are free! The venue for Central Park Summerstage is located at Rumsey Playfield.

- Naumburg Orchestra Concerts: Beginning in 1905, this concert series is the oldest one of its kind in the whole nation. Over the century-plus history, it has amused heaps of people who are eager to experience an evening full of musical charm. The concerts and performances of Naumburg Orchestra are all on the Tuesday evening, from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

- More highlighted concerts and events of Central Park include Philharmonic in the Parks, Central Park Film Festival, Harlem Meer Performance Festival and New York Classical Theater in Central Park.

Central Park is a hidden pearl in the high-paced New York City, which offers a wide variety of fun and entertainment for the locals and visitors alike every day throughout the year. As one of the most visited parks in the US, Central Park is centrally located in the city and encompassed by an array of world-renowned hotels and restaurants. To those who want to enjoy the real taste of living near this iconic section of New York City, lodging in an apartment nearby is a good solution. In order to keep you familiar with accommodations close to Central Park, our article has chosen Woogo and its apartments for example.

Woogo is a company which manages a variety of residences and hotels worldwide, such as London, New York, Paris and Los Angeles. Its core products/services in New York include apartment's hotels, airport shuttles and New York bus tours. It offers guaranteed low price and every work can be realized on its website, from finding & booking apartments and purchasing vacation packages, to renting cars, booking flights and many more.

Woogo Homepage

http://Woogo.com/oldsite/default.aspx

Woogo Apartments Central Park (3 stars) is located at 240 West 73rd Street, in the heart of the Upper West side of New York. This district is among the most desirable residential neighborhoods of Manhattan. This property is within 20 minute walk to Central Park and further accessible to a large number of attractions several blocks away, such as The Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center and Riverside Park.

#1, 2 and 3 trains stops and pick up passengers at 72nd Street and Bus 5 runs close to the apartment building, making your transition to downtown, uptown and cross-town very handy and convenient.

Woogo Apartment Central Park on Google Map

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=Woogo+Apartments+Central+Park+in+New+York+City

Hotel Facilities

Woogo Apartments Central Park is totally a non-smoking building, that is to say smoking is forbidden in all public spaces as well as private rooms. Concierges and security guards are available 24 hours. There are fitness and laundry facilities. Wi-fi is provided in the whole apartment building with additional charges, $9.95 per day. As for parking, the Woogo Central Parking Apartments doesn't provide on-site parking spaces, but public parking is accessible nearby, and it is the same case with restaurants.

Rooms and Equipments

The check-in time is from 3 pm and the check-out hour is until 11 am the next day. Woogo Apartments Central Park offers 202 luxurious and well-equipped apartments. The room types include Bunk Bed, Mini Studio, Executive Studio, One Bedroom, Executive One Bedroom Penthouse, Two Bedroom and Three Bedroom. Next we will give a brief into to the apartments of Bunk Bed and Mini Studio.

1) Bunk Bed can hold two persons at most and the rack rate is $153 per night. The apartments of this kind have a refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, shower, pedestal sink and a private bathroom, no kitchen. There is a cordless telephone inside the room with answering machine and direct-dial number. The towels will be changed every three days without additional fees.

2) Mini Studio is about 290 square feet, featuring a double bed for two guests, plus a small compact kitchenette unit. More facilities include a microwave, toaster, refrigerator, dishes, flatware, cookware, two-chair dining set and coffeemaker, shower/tub, cordless phone with answering machine. The towels will be changed every three days without additional fees. This type of rooms is charged $167 per night.

On the website of Woogo, you can get the guaranteed lowest price, starting at $109 per night. Visit the website below for checking the occupancy and booking:

Woogo Properties in New York City

http://woogo.com/oldsite/accommodation/default.aspx

As a National Historic Landmark, Central Park is the most visited urban park in the country receiving nearly twenty-five million visitors on an annual basis. The park stretches through a vast land of 843 acre in the center of Manhattan boasting a ton of attractions. Beyond any doubt, it's a real work of art and your top tourist destination in New York City.

There is so much fun to explore at Central Park. Bet you must have heard of some iconic attractions at the park such as Belvedere Castle, Great Lawn, the Blockhouse, the Obelisk and statues of William Shakespeare, Balto and Alice and Wonderland. Review old stories behind each of the attractions while breezing through the park. Central Park also houses the famed Central Park Zoo and Wildlife Center and the Children's Zoo. Yet the picturesque landscape is the main highlight of the park.

You might need to know more about Central Park, please visit its homepage:

Central Park

http://www.centralparknyc.org/

Before Central Park coming into existence, the vast land was inhabited by people of Seneca Village and parts of the other communities. Over 2000 residents had to be moved from their shantytowns for the construction of Central Park. Today the park lies in the heart of Manhattan, just steps from the Fifth Avenue.

Specifically speaking, the park is situated between Fifth and Eight Ave and between 59th and 110th street. The mailing address is Central Park S & 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019. An interactive Central Park map is offered for handy reference:

Interactive Central Park Map

http://www.centralpark.com/pages/map-it/maps.html

To display all important features of the park, a poster-size Central Park wall map is shared as well:

Central Park Wall Map

http://www.centralpark.com/guide/maps/poster-maps.html

For runners' sake of convenience, a Central Park runner's map is offered:

Central Park Runner's Map

http://www.centralpark.com/usr/maps/CentralParkRunningMap.pdf

Conveniently situated in the heart of Manhattan, Central Park is easily accessible via all kinds of transportation means. As you can see, Central Park is bordered by Eighth Avenue on the west, Fifth Avenue on the east, West 110th Street on the north and West 59th Street on the south. Thus Central Park's borders are known respectively as Central Park West, Central Park North, and Central Park South. Only Fifth Avenue maintains its name.

For self-driving visitors, you should notice that Central Park is closed to traffic on weekends. Cars are only allowed to enter the park during the periods from 7:00 am to 10:00 am and 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday through Friday. Suggested driving routes from various parts of the city are posted below.

If you come from Brooklyn and Staten Island, first you need to reach Brooklyn and Staten Island by taking Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, or Battery Tunnel. Then take 96th Street exit. Head west on 96th Street to Fifth Avenue.

If you come from the Bronx, Northern New Jersey and New England, you can get to Central Park by taking southbound Henry Hudson Parkway to 96th Street exit. Head west on 96th Street to Fifth Avenue.

For visitors coming from Southern New Jersey, you need to take New Jersey Turnpike to Holland Tunnel - Uptown exit. You'll arrive at Central Park West when northbound Hudson Street becomes Eighth Avenue.

For visitors coming from Bronx, Queens, Long Island, Upstate New York, and New England via Triborough Bridge, you need to take southbound/downtown FDR Drive to 96th Street exit first. Then head west on 96th Street to Fifth Avenue.

For visitors coming from Queens and Long Island via Queensborough Bridge, you should merge onto 60th Street westbound by taking right-lane exit. When you've reached Madison Avenue, make a right turn and head north. Then make a left turn on 89th Street and drive west toward Fifth Avenue.

Why not take advantage of the convenient mass transit in NYC?

By subway, you can take the N, R, or W trains to the Fifth Avenue/59th Street station. Or you can take the Lexington Avenue #6 train to the 68th Street/Hunter College station. Fifth Avenue is just 3 blocks west of it.

By bus, your options are even more. Some buses stop on Fifth Avenue are: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M30 and Q32.

Central Park is a prominent landmark nestled in the heart of Manhattan. As a lush oasis in the bustling city, Central Park has been a god-given retreat for urban dweller. Central Park, along with its neighboring area, is a favorite for both New Yorkers and tourists alike. Today we'll get a close-up of Central Park West while strolling through the historic district.

As its name suggests, Central Park West Avenue borders the western side of Central Park. The avenue runs 51 blocks from north to south in the New York Borough of Manhattan. It starts from Frederick Douglass Circle at 110th Street and ends at Columbus Circle on 59th Street. The West Avenue boasts eight gates leading to Central Park. They are Merchants Gate at 59th Street, Women's Gate at 72nd, Naturalists Gate at 77th, Hunters Gate at 81st, Mariners Gate at 86th, Gate of all Saints at 96th, Boys Gate at 100th and Strangers Gate at 106th.

As for more general info about Central Park West Avenue, please visit:

Central Park West Intro

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park_West

The blocks from 61st street to 97th street are federally recognized as the Central Park West Historic District and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Buildings on the district feature a mix architectural style of late 19th and early 20th century, prominently dominanted by Neo-Renaissance style. If you haven't got a chance to appreciate the vintage streetscape of Central Park West, take a glimpse of it from photos below:

Central Park West Avenue Pic

http://www.photoblog.com/shyaman/2010/09/02/new-york-city-central-park-west-eighth-avenue.html

Central Park West Avenue is mostly renowned for its architecturally distinguished residences. Several famed ones are The Dakota, The El Dorado, The Beresford, The San Remo, The Century, 15 Central Park West, The Majestic and more.

The Dakota is a French style fortress-like building historically home to many celebrities. Well-known residents of this building include Lauren Bacall, Leonard Bernstein, Rosie O'Donnell, Rudolf Nureyev, Roberta Flack, John Lennon, Robert Ryan and etc, to name just a few. It was the place where worldwide-famed musician John Lennon has spent the rest of his life with Yoko Ono. In 1980, John Lennon was murdered right outside of this house.

The building is located on the northwest corner of 72nd Street and Central Park West. It stands out among heaps of posh, luxury apartments in Central Park West. Though The Dakota doesn't allow filming inside, exterior of the building has been filmed in several movies such as Rosemary's Baby and Vanilla Sky. There must be a good reason why so many celebrities and moviemakers have a crush for The Dakota.

Central Park West is relatively short of shopping and restaurants. That's to say, it's less commercial than other parts of Manhattan. Yet there is no lack of remarkable landmarks. The exuberant skyline of Central Park West Avenue is dotted by some of its ornamented facades like the Prásáda, the Langham, the St. Urban and Art Deco masterpieces such as the Ardsley. Moreover, Central Park West boasts several notable religious structures including the Universalist Church of New York, the First Church of Christ, Congregation Shearith Israel and etc.

Central Park West is also home to two most important cultural institutions: the American Museum of Natural History and the New York Historical Society. As one of the most celebrated museums in the world, the American Museum of Natural History lies in park-like grounds across the street from Central Park on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The museum boasts an extensive collection of over 32 million specimens. Take a virtual tour to the museum by visiting its homepage at:

American Museum of Natural History

http://www.amnh.org/

The New-York Historical Society is a national organization dedicated to preserving the city's history. Its headquarters is at the corner of 77th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan. The society is a great place to know the history of New York as well as the country. If it is on your agenda, get your homework done by reading more visiting info at:

New-York Historical Society

https://www.nyhistory.org/web/

Horse-drawn carriages are a symbol and reminder of the bygone era in New York City. Thus many tourists top it on their "must do in NYC" lists. Each an all romantics will love sitting trot through the lush, heaven-like Central Park and thinking of New York's illustrious past. Just let the carriages take you to a bygone era!

In Central Park, horse-drawn carriages can be found all the year around between 5th and 6th Avenues. Monday through Friday, the rides start at 10:00 am. On weekends, they'll start an hour earlier. Night rides are available before 2:00 am. You can choose either walk-up rides or pre-arranged rides.

Standard Carriage Rides: Standard carriage rides cannot be reserved in advance. Thus they are called walk-up rides too. Standard carriage rides start at 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th avenues. The approximate distance is 0.75 miles. While on this excursion, you can see several attractions including the Wollman Rink, Pond, Zoo, Sheep Meadow, Mall, Dairy, the Carousel and the Dakota.

Cost of the standard carriage ride is $50 per carriage for the first 20 minutes. You might need to tip the driver a little bit. Per carriage can accommodate 4 adults or 3 adults with 2 kids under the age of 12. It will cost you another $20 for every additional 10 minutes. For longer rides, prices are negotiable.

Pre-Arranged Carriage Rides: During boom season, some visitors may prefer to arrange for their ride in advance by making a reservation. You should notice that reservations should be made 48 hours prior to the ride. Same day reservations might result in delays. Reservation is just a click away:

Reserve Online

http://www.centralpark.com/guide/tours/horse-carriage-tours.html

Prearranged rides start at 59th Street and 7th Avenue. Duration of the rides ranges from 40 minutes to 1.5 hours. Apart from attractions included in standard carriage rides, some other scenic spots that you can see during prearranged rides are Balto, Summer Stage, The Bandshell, Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace & Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill, the Lake, Strawberry Fields, Tavern on the Green, Columbus Circle, Trump International Hotel and Tower.

Yet prices of prearranged rides are much higher. It will cost you $165 for 40 minutes, $235 for 1 hour and $325 for 90 minutes. To confirm your reservation, the driver will give you a call 1-2 hours prior to your ride. Questions or making changes to your reservation? Please call 646-399-7404.

For further info on Central Park carriage rides, please visit:

Central Park Carriage Rides

http://www.centralpark.com/guide/activities/horse-drawn-carriages.html

Kindly Reminder:

1. No carriage rides may operate above 89 degrees or below 19 degrees. So you'd better check the weather reports during summer and winter months.

2. According to NYC law, no rides can reach below 34th Street.

3. Some visitors have complained that the rides are shorter than it should be. So clarify the amount of time, the route and the price before popping into the carriage.

The Victorian Gardens is located at Wollman Ice Skating Rink at the Central Park in New York City. The garden is actually a seasonal amusement park boasting a wide range of rides, games and other entertainments. It is regarded as one of the best destinations in the city for people to relax themselves and enjoy family fun.

Originally opened its door to the public in 2003, the Victorian Gardens has its facilities geared to both children and adults. And it guarantees the security as well as enjoyable and memorable experience of all the visitors. Over the years, the Victorian Gardens still hold on to its mission to create a lifetime of wonderful memories for the entire family.

Being the premier family amusement in New York City, the Victorian Gardens also furnishes its guests with a variety of excellent live shows, in addition to exciting recreation facilities. Sometimes, visitors will even be able to watch impressive performances from world-class performers at the garden.

Official Website of Victorian Gardens

http://www.victoriangardensnyc.com/

About Victorian Gardens

http://www.victoriangardensnyc.com/about-us.asp

Take a trip to the Victorian Gardens right now! Every member of your family is bound to have a complete blast at this garden. There is only one thing you should pay special attention to during your trip planning. And that is the operation hours of the Victorian Gardens may vary from time to time.

Currently, the garden only publishes its opening hours from May through September in 2011. And it turns out that the Victorian Gardens is going to be closed for a really long time in both May and September. The reason of its closing is unclear at present. Anyway, you can still have a great time at the garden as long as you plan your trip according to its schedule.

May, 2011: The Victorian Gardens will be only available for visitors from 28 to 31 in this month. However, the operation hours of these days vary a lot. The Victorian Gardens will operate from 10 am to 9 pm on May 28, while visitors will be welcomed to the garden between 10 am and 8 pm on both May 29 and 30. When it comes to May 31, the garden will be available from 11 am until 7 pm.

June, 2011: During this month, the Victorian Gardens will open its gate to the general public every day. And its opening time is at 10 am and closing time is at 8 pm on all the Sundays, as well as June 3 and 10. But the garden will be closed one hour earlier on June 23. As for Saturdays, the operation hours of Victorian Gardens will be from 10 am until 9 pm.

Normally, the garden will open from 11 am through 7 pm on weekdays in June. However, the closing time of June 17 and 24 is going to be extended to 8 pm. Besides, the Victorian Gardens will open at 10 am and close at 3:30 pm on June 1, while it is scheduled to open from 11 am until 6 pm on June 6. On both June 8 and 28, the garden would open at 11 am but close at 5 pm and 4 pm respectively.

July, 2011: The Victorian Gardens is also scheduled to open to the public for an entire month in July. On weekdays except Fridays, the garden will open from 11 am to 7 pm every day. And its hours for Saturdays are from 10 am to 9 pm, while operation hours on Sundays are from 10 am to 8 pm. For Fridays, such as July 1, 8, 15 and 22, the Victorian Gardens is going to open at 11 am and do not close until 8 pm. But when it comes to the last Friday in July, July 29, the garden would not open until 1 pm and it would be closed at 8 pm.

August, 2011: The Victorian Gardens' operation hours are pretty regular in August, 2011. And more amazingly, visitors would be also welcomed to the garden every day during this month. On both Saturdays and Sundays, the garden would open at 10 am, but it would close its door at 9 pm and 8 pm respectively. As to weekdays, excluding Fridays, its opening time is at 11 am while closing time is at 7 pm. On Fridays, it will operate from 11 am until 8 pm.

September, 2011: This month, the Victorian Gardens will only open from September 1 to 11. On Fridays, it will open from 11 am to 8 pm. And its opening hours are from 10 am to 9 pm on Saturdays. When it comes to Sundays, as well as Labor Day(September 5), the garden will open at 10 am and close at 8 pm. For September 1, 6 and 7, it is scheduled to open from 11 am to 7 pm. As for September 8, the Victorian Gardens will only open from 11 am to 3:30 pm.

More about Victorian Gardens Operation Hours

http://www.victoriangardensnyc.com/hours-operation.asp

Besides the opening hours of the Victorian Gardens, its admission fee would also be one of your concerns. Wonder whether you need to pay costly tickets for the rides inside the garden? You can totally rest assured since the Victorian Gardens only provides affordable amusement.

However, you should really bear in mind that the Central park admission fee and prices for various rides will be quite different on weekdays and weekends & holidays. Visitors that take a trip to the garden on weekdays would only be charged 6.5 dollars on admission. And you will be able to experience the Unlimited Ride Wristband by paying 12 dollars. If you prefer to visit the Victorian Gardens on weekends or holidays, then the admission fee would be 7.5 dollars and you will have to pay 14 dollars for the Unlimited Ride Wristband.

To enjoy more rides or games inside the garden, you should purchase a number of tickets that would cost 1 dollar each. Whenever you come to visit the garden, on weekdays or weekends, you only need to pay two tickets for each ride and 3 tickets for each game.

Please note that, kids under 36 inches would be welcomed to the park free of charge, when accompanied by a paid adult.

Ticket Information about the Victorian Gardens

http://www.victoriangardensnyc.com/tickets-prices.asp

New York City vacation would not be complete without a visit to the first urban landscaped park in America - Central Park. Spanning across 843 acres of land, the park boasts a stunning diversity in its landscaping. It serves as home to the Central Park Zoo and the Metropolitan of Art. It also contains many playgrounds, lakes, theaters, fountains and more.

The Creation of the Central Park

In 1853, the City of New York bought 768 acres of land for Central Park, which was then situated remotely from the main civilization of the city. The area contained sheds from colonies, quarries, pig farms and swamps.

In 1857, the city of New York sponsored a competition for the design of this new park, to rival London and Paris in standards of the famous city parks. Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux won the design competition to reconstruct and expand the park onsite with a plan called Greensward Plan.

The construction of Central Park began in 1857. In the winter of 1858, the park's first area was opened to the public. Utilizing the power of eminent domain, New York City obtained 840 acres of land located in the center of Manhattan, covering two and a half miles from 59th Street to 106th Street. The final stages of the park's construction began in 1863, with the landscaping extended north to 110th Street and half a mile from Fifth Avenue to Eighth Avenue.

It took more than 15 years and 20,000 workers to complete the entire park. It was opened on 770 acres of city-owned land and was finally expanded to 843 acres. Central Park has become a national historic landmark since 1963. If you want to have a clear understanding of the park's layout, click here:

Maps of Central Park

http://www.centralpark.com/guide/maps.html

Central Park Today

As the most visited urban park in the United States, Central Park attracts about 25,000,000 visitors throughout the world every year. It is 2.5 miles long between 59th Street and 110th Street and 0.5 miles wide between Fifth Avenue and Central Park West. The size of the park is similar to that of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, Chicago's Lincoln Park, Vancouver's Stanley Park and Munich's Englischer Garten.

This wide landscape is home to a ton of attractions spread throughout its 843 acres of land, containing several natural-looking lakes and ponds, extensive walking tracks, bridle paths, two ice-skating rinks (one of them is used as a swimming pool in July and August), a large area of natural paths and many other famous attractions including:

- Central Park Zoo

- Central Park Conservatory Garden

- Delacorte Theater

- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

- The Shakespeare Garden

- Alice in Wonderland Statue

- Angel in the Water Fountain

- Travel Strawberry Fields

- Belvedere Castle with its nature center

- Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater

- Historic Carousel

The park also has 6 miles of drives used by joggers, bicyclists, skateboarders and inline skaters. In addition, there is a wealth of enclosed playgrounds for children and plentiful grassy areas. Some of them are used for informal or team sports and some are put apart as quiet areas. For detailed info about Central Park attractions, check this page:

Central Park Attractions

http://www.centralpark.com/guide/attractions.html