El Central Park is in the heart of Manhattan en New York. It is the most visited urban park in United States, with about 25 million visitors a year. It consists of 2082 hectares and was inaugurated in 1857 under the design of Frederick Law and Calvert Vaux. It is bordered on the north by 110th Street, on the south by 59th Street, on the west 8th Street and on the east by 5th Avenue.
El park It has several natural-looking lakes and ponds and a 43-hectare reservoir with a running track that surrounds it, extensive paths, squares and two rinks of ice (one of which is a pool in July and August). There are ample garden spaces that are used for snacks, informal sports, or simply to enjoy the peace of nature. The 10km of asphalt is used by cyclists, runners, skateboarders and skaters on weekends and at night, when car traffic is restricted.
Nature is an important part of the Central Park. It is an oasis for migratory birds, especially in the fall and spring. More than 200 species of birds are regularly seen, which is why many bird watchers come to it.
Also among the tourist attractions is the Delacorte Theater, an amphitheater that hosts the summer festivals of “Shakespeare in the Park". The Belvedere Castle in the middle of the park also very visited. It is of a hybrid style between Gothic and Romanesque and it houses an observatory and a natural museum. Other very traditional places are the Puppet Theater and the famous carousel of the Central Park.
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