“The most unusual and surrealistic place in New York City is Central Park.”
~ Christo ~
Bethesda Fountain - Central Park
Central Park is a fascinating place. It’s an oasis of sanity in what’s otherwise a chaotic blend of concrete & steel. This may sound melodramatic, but it’s a factual statement for anyone who’s spent time in NYC. The vision of designer Frederick Olmsted in 1865 is nothing short of brilliant.
A few facts about Central Park:
It is 843 acres.
There are seven (7) lakes.
There are 10,000 benches.
Central Park is one of the most filmed locations in the world.
Purchasing Central Park was more expensive than buying Alaska.
Central Park is larger than the country of Monaco.
There are 42 arches & bridges in the Park (Bow Bridge is my favorite).
The Strawberry Fields memorial for John Lennon is located here.
Bethesda Fountain is the social and spiritual center of Central Park.
It’s the oldest public park in the United States (1853).
