Central Park from Above

One of the aspects of this I find so interesting is that it reminds me of that there are seem to be   golf courses in Central Park, or it seems to be that way-- let me check...( you would think I would know the answer to this for sure by now)

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Central Park in New York is one of the most iconic places in the world. In fact, it's possible for people who have never been to New York to recognize some of the most beautiful places in Central Park and not remember that they saw them in movies or television shows set in the city. And, of course, no one has ever visited New York without taking at least one picture in Central Park. For those who have already been there, for those who are planning to go there, and for those who are only armchair travellers, here are some of the most beautiful pictures of Central Park.

Plaza Hotel

You don't need to have ever been in New York to recognize The Plaza Hotel as seen from Central Park because it is such an iconic presence in movies like "Home Alone II: Lost in New York" and "Crocodile Dundee." Older cinephiles will also recognize and love it because of its appearance in Hitchcock's "North by Northwest." See: Plaza Hotel Seen from Central Park

Sheep's Meadow

Sheep's Meadow was originally intended as an army test ground, but since it was never used, it quickly turned into a field for grazing sheep. Since 1934, its role has changed and it is the sight of countless romantic or family picnics and outings. Even people who have never been in New York will smile seeing its picture because it will remind them of countless scenes from the TV show "Friends" or of Robin Williams in "The Fisher King." See: Sheep's Meadow

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There is also a virtual recreation of Central Park that you can see in the animated film "Antz."

Bow Bridge

Another wonderful place that has been captured by dozens of cameras and was featured in several movies is the Bow Bridge. You may not recognize it immediately, but one of the most romantic scenes in "Autumn in New York" involved Bow Bridge. See: Bow Bridge

Central Park Carousel

People who have grown up in New York will probably remember the Central Park carousel as one of the most beloved places of their childhood. It is the carousel with the biggest hand-carved horses in the world and rides on it are only $1.25 each. It also made appearances in "Up the Sandbox," "The Producers," and "The Spanish Prisoner." See: Central Park Carousel

The Literary Walk

One of the few conventional parts of Central Park is the Literary Walk, with rows of American Elm trees running along its sides. It is one of the more enchanting and relaxing parts of the park and it has been copied in several parks across the world. It was made famous by movies like "Maid in Manhattan" and "Kramer vs. Kramer." See: Literary Walk

Angel Fountain

Angel Fountain is actually the only sculpture that was commissioned in the original design of the park. It is one of the most visited places in the park and one of the most photographed fountains in the world. You may also recognize it from such movies as "Stuart Little II" and "Angels in America." See: Angel Fountain

If you ever go to New York make sure that you get at least one picture of yourself taken in Central Park. It's likely that you will soon see yet another movie that takes place there and this time you will be able to say that you were right there, too. And even if your favorite place in the park never makes it into a movie, remember that its iconic beauty has inspired photographers and movie makers for years. Just by taking a single one picture in Central Park you are joining their ranks.

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• How do you get to Central Park?
  Well, that depends on where you're coming from, and the method of transportation you want to use. Central Park runs south to north from 59th Street to 110th Street, and west to east from Central Park West (8th Avenue) to 5th Avenue. Both the C train (of the A-C-E, the blue line) and the B train (of the B-D-F-M, the orange line) make local stops up and down Central Park West, which forms the western border of the park. You can get off at 59th Street-Columbus Circle, 72nd Street, 81st Street, 86th Street, 96th Street and 103rd Street. The A and D trains also run up and down Central Park West, but they are express trains, and run directly from 59th Street-Columbus Circle to 125th Street. Remember, Central Park runs south to north from 59th Street to 110th Street. So if you take the A or D trains, you must get off at 59th Street (or, take the A or D to 59th and then transfer to the C or B). There is no subway line running up and down Fifth Avenue, which is the eastern border of the park. The only subway line currently running up and down the Upper East Side is the 4-5-6, at Lexington Avenue, three avenue blocks east of Fifth. So it's not like the West Side, where the subway makes local stops all the way up and down the length of the park. Three avenue blocks is not a long walk, though, so you can take the 4 or 5 express trains to 59th or 86th and Lexington, or you can take the 6 local train to 59th Street, 68th Street-Hunter College, 77th Street, 86th Street, 96th Street or 103rd Street and Lexington. Or, you can take the N, R or Q trains (of the N-R-Q-W, the yellow line) to 59th Street and 5th Avenue, which is the southeast corner of the park. Or, you can take the Q train (only the Q train) to 57th Street and 7th Avenue. Then it's just two blocks straight north to Central Park South, at 59th Street. You can also take the F train (of the B-D-F-M, the orange line) to 57th Street and 6th Avenue (one avenue block east of the 57th Street stop on the Q train) and then again, it's two blocks straight north to Central Park South. OR, you can take the 1 train (of the 1-2-3, the red line) to 110th Street (Central Park North) and enter on the north end of the park. As for buses, you can take the m10 up Central Park West. On the East Side, you can take the m1, m2 or m4 up Madison Avenue (one block east of Fifth) or down Fifth Avenue. You can also take the m2 or m4 to Central Park North. Or, you can take the m5 or m7 to Central Park South. See the Related Links below for subway and bus maps.
• Is there a skate park in Central Park?
  Yes and no. There is an area that is commonly used as a skate park, but it was never built or officially designated as such (to my knowledge, at least). It's called the Literary Walk. It's the place where the Bandshell is (the stage with the curved stone back that amplifies sound)? It's across from the fountain that overlooks the Central Park Lake. It's at approximately West 72nd Street (or, what would be West 72nd Street, if the streets went through the park). To get there, you just follow the Park Drive (the Park Drive is the big concrete road that loops around the park; it is the only road that cars are allowed on in the park). There are two parts to the Park Drive: the full length, and the shortcut. It basically looks like a circle with two lines drawn through it near the top and near the bottom. The circle loops all the way around the park, from the south end (59th Street) to the north end (110th Street). The shortcut cuts across at 72nd Street and 100th Street. Follow the Park Drive to around 72nd Street. At that point, the road splits: one part continues looping all the way down to the south end of the park (59th Street). The other part cuts through at 72nd Street. Follow the shortcut that cuts through 72nd Street. On one side of the Park Drive is the lake. On the other side is the Literary Walk and Bandshell. That whole area is where all the skaters hang out (especially on Saturday and Sunday). There's another spot, right next to the Literary Walk, where this big open concrete space is. This is where the skaters usually go to practice tricks and fancy skating. See the Related Link below for a map of Central Park. The location of the Bandshell is clearly marked. That's where you are headed.
• Is Central Park a national park?
  No, it is a city park. Many of its features were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, and it is the model for most city parks throughout the US.It was opened in 1859.
• What was Central Park before it was a park?
  Before it was a park, it was a cluster of villages where roughly 1,600 of the city's poorest residents lived.
• Where is Central Park?
  Central Park is a public park in New York, New York, U.S. Located in Manhattan. It occupies an area of 840 acres (340 hectares). It was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, and was completed in 1873. It was artificially landscaped to create an impression of wild and varied terrain.
• Can you park a car in Central Park?
  No, you cannot park your car in Central Park. However, Central Park is surrounded by city streets. It is bordered by 59th Street to the south, 110th Street to the north, Central Park West to the west, and Fifth Avenue to the east.So you can park your car right outside the park, if you can find an empty space on one of the streets that border it.There are also parking garages all over the city, although they are expensive.
• How many parks does Central Park have?
  00000000000000000000
• What to do in central park?
  Apply for a unicorn hunting license - Do a good job - Crawl - Invite the Mansons over for dinner - Paint your windows - Watch a watch until it stops - Flash your goldfish - Paint - Flirt with an evergreen - Smile - Rotate your garden...daily - Paint a smile - Shoot a fire hydrant - Apologize to it - Pretend you're blind - Annoy yourself - Get mad at yourself - Stop speaking to yourself - Be a side effect - Ride a bicycle...up Mt. McKinley - Duck - Redecorate...your garage - Develop a complex - Join the Army...be someone simple - Try harder - Hit the deck - Put leg-warmers on your furniture - Cut the deck - Crumple - Translate Shakespeare into English - Skydive to church - Cheer up a potato - Do aerobic exercises...in your head - Play cards with your swimming pool - Pinstripe your driveway - Play Kick the Fire Hydrant - Harness chipmunk power - Build a house with ice cubes - Call London for a cab - Mug a stop sign - Change your name...daily - Go for a walk in your attic - Challenge your neighbor to a duel - Build a house out of toothpicks - Howl - Wear a lampshade on your head - Memorize the dictionary - Stomp grapes in the bathtub - Find a bug and chase it - Make yourself a pair of wings - Be immobile - Dance 'til you drop - Check under chairs for chewing gum - Squish a loaf of bread - Moo - Bounce a potato - Outmaneuver your shadow - Climb the walls - Appreciate everything - Challenge yourself to a duel - Make napalm - Tattoo your dresser - Watch a bowling ball - Buy some diapers - Eat everything - Begin - Pour milk in the sink - Make cottage cheese - Tie-dye your sheets - Carpet your ceiling - Hold your earlobes - Fold your earlobes - eat a bannana in one bite - Squawk - Read tea leaves - Analyze the Koran - Be Buddha - Award yourself a Nobel Peace Prize - Plug in the cat - Turn on everything - Drop pebbles down the chimney - Turn off your neighbor - Kill a plant - Buy a 1931 Almanac - Memorize the weather section - Think lewd thoughts about yourself - Blow bubbles - Send chills down your spine - Peel grapes - Make paper from the skins - Bloat - Catch them with your radiator - Get run over by a train of thought - Make up famous sayings - Bite your pinkie