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Sheep Meadow of Central Park

Central park is beautiful park which attracts tourists and locals alike. Central park can be best place to relax and enjoy after a busy schedule of work, it is an ideal place to experience nature away from the urban sprawl. New York’s Central Park features a classic architecture, a reservoir, and sports, educational and performance facilities.

Sheep Meadow

One of the famous green fields of central park located in West Side from 66th to 69th St. Sheep Meadow is a lush, green meadow with a great view of New York City’s skyline.

From 1964 to 1934 herds of sheep grazed in this section of the park. Sheep meadow is open from mid April through mid October. This perfect green grass meadow is perfect for social gathering, picnicking, sunbathing. Different types of trees from oak, elm, maple and plane trees border the edges of the Sheep Meadow. A former sheepfold located at the western edge was converted into a restaurant, “The Tavern on the Green”. With all the beautiful green fields the sheep meadow continues to attract many individuals from all different walks and ages of life.

 

Bathesda Arcade

The photo shows Bathesda Arcade of Central Park just before sunrise

Millennium Park

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What is a Park?

Park is a large protected area in its natural or semi-natural form created for the recreation or preservation of a cultural or natural resource. Most of the parks consist of many different types of flora and fauna.